TIANJIN is the latest destination to join CIMX 2026’s growing network of Official Destination Showcase Partners as the northern China city offers business tourism and events opportunities to the international the international market.
Taking place from November 3-5 in Beijing, China International MICE Exchange (CIMX) is developed by Messe Berlin China and billed as a new international trade show dedicated to business events, meetings, and incentive travel.
The partnership will showcase Tianjin’s strengths in hosting international business events and incentive groups, its connectivity within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, its strong industrial and innovation base, and its urban charm.
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Tianjin will participate in CIMX 2026 as Official Destination Showcase Partner with the city and show organisers exploring opportunities to connect with international meeting planners, corporate decision-makers and MICE professionals.
A spokesperson for CIMX said Tianjin is an important gateway city in northern China combining strong transport connectivity, a mature industrial base, international business infrastructure and a distinctive urban environment. The city is also noted for its waterfront setting along the Haihe River, historic neighbourhoods along with its culture and cuisine.
The city is continuing to develop an increasingly international and diverse business events ecosystem, with the National Convention and Exhibition Centre (Tianjin) playing an important role in attracting major exhibitions and events.
Tianjin also hosts established international and high-profile events, including The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions (2026 Summer Davos Forum) and the World Intelligent Industry Expo, demonstrating its capacity to support large-scale business gatherings and high-level industry exchange.
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The partnership also reflects Tianjin’s commitment to advance its Pilot Free Trade Zone and the opening up of its service sector while strengthening the city’s role in regional economic cooperation and international business exchange.
“Tianjin offers an increasingly compelling proposition for the international MICE market, combining strong event infrastructure and transport connectivity with a distinctive industrial, cultural and waterfront character,” said Ma Chaojun, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of Tianjin Tourism (Holding) Group.
“We look forward to leveraging CIMX as an international platform to introduce Tianjin to more meeting planners and corporate decision-makers worldwide, and to demonstrate how business events in Tianjin can connect professional exchange with industry engagement and authentic city experiences.”
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Nikolaos Swoch, Director of CIMX, said: “Tianjin brings together several elements highly attractive to the international MICE market: strong MICE infrastructure and connectivity, proven event capacity, and a distinctive city identity. Its proximity to Beijing and its role within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region further strengthen its potential as a destination for international business events.
“We are delighted to welcome Tianjin as an Official Destination Showcase Partner of CIMX 2026 and look forward to connecting the city with qualified buyers and business event professionals from China and international markets.”
Main picture… Central Tianjin with the city’s ‘Eye’ Ferris wheel which spans the Haihe River
