The ongoing 5th China International Import Expo has boosted the popularity of Shanghai, based on search results of travel operators.

In the latest week, search related to Shanghai has soared 50% from the same period last month, according to Mafengwo, a Chinese travel services and social networking site.

Businesses in the tourism and hospitality sector have been actively engaged at the 5th CIIE, eyeing the huge business opportunities brought by the grand event.

Hotel giant Marriott International, attending the CIIE for the fifth straight time, presents a unique design at the event this year.

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