The first China Tourism Industry Festival is celebrating a successful inaugural run. Hosted by the National Tourism Administration and Tianjin Municipal Government, the four day event in the northern coastal city closed on Tuesday.

The China Tourism Industry Festival lasts for 4 days in Tianjin, from September 19th to 22nd. Many activities such as parties, expositions, and tourism-cooperation summits have been held during the festival.

The first China Tourism Industry Festival has been launched at the Tianjin Italian Panorama Street September 19th. This is an area with 107 years of history, possessing the most complete Italian-style building area outside of Italy. In order to create a glamorous atmosphere on the opening ceremony.

Tourism industry section was opened through which the tourist styke and local customs are well shown.

(CCTV September 25, 2009)