Baotou stages a tourism promotion on April 25. [Photo/Baotou news network]

A tourism promotion for Baotou, located in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, was held at the Qiji Hotel in the city on April 25.

More than 100 participants attended, including leaders from major scenic spots, various travel agencies in the city and the autonomous region, the Inner Mongolia Airport Group, China Eastern Airlines and other aviation companies.

During the event, staff members from the Baotou Cultural Tourism Development Group, the ChunKun Mountain Scenic Area and other major scenic spots in Baotou staged activities plugging Baotou's cultural and tourism industry.

Representatives from Baotou Airport also introduced the summer flight routes. Special events, such as a discounted airfare lottery, were also held onsite for travel agencies.

Rui Ren, deputy general manager of Inner Mongolia Weila International Travel Agency, was bullish.

"This promotional event provides us with great discounts for developing tourism routes and attracting tourists to Baotou from other places," Rui added.

Baotou Airport's summer flight season kicked off on March 31, involving 14 airlines and operating on 33 routes covering 33 cities, catering to the needs of passengers.