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CGTN: Harbin’s winter tourism thrives with new experiences and upgraded services

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CGTN on Monday published an article discussing how Harbin, the capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, is leveraging policy support and service innovation to to boost its ice and snow tourism. It highlights the city’s growing ice and snow economy, backed by solid data, and features initiatives like the 100-day winter tourism program that enhance the visitor experience. The article also covers how Harbin is improving the experience for international visitors through measures like cross-border travel apps, easier payment options and multilingual services. From the development of ice and snow tourism to specific policy measures and service innovations, the article illustrates how Harbin’s ice and snow tourism industry is strengthening its competitiveness and driving sustainable growth.

As the ice and snow tourism season is in full swing, Harbin, the capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, continues to attract a growing number of visitors. With its diverse winter activities, expanding infrastructure and local hospitality, the city remains a key destination in China’s booming ice and snow economy.

During the previous winter season, Harbin welcomed over 87 million tourists, marking a 300 percent year-on-year increase, while tourism revenue soared 500 percent to 124.8 billion yuan ($17.3 billion).

This year, demand for winter leisure travel remains strong, with Spring Festival hotel bookings up 76 percent from last year, according to Chinese travel platform Qunar. The upcoming 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games and new winter-themed travel options have further fueled the city’s appeal.

New travel experiences drive demand

To meet the growing demand, new winter-themed train routes have been introduced, enhancing accessibility and offering unique experiences. The K974 ice and snow-themed train, launched by China Railway Nanchang Group, now connects Xiamen and Harbin, making winter tourism more convenient for travelers from the south. Another addition, the K5197 ice and snow travel photography train, features specially designed cabins that offer studio photoshoot services – a concept popular particularly among elderly travelers.

“I am 72 years old this year. I came here to experience this tourist train and the travel photography service, and it has been a wonderful surprise,” Jin Yue, a traveler from Liaoning Province, told China Media Group (CMG).

Meanwhile, popular attractions like the Harbin Ice-Snow World, continue to draw large crowds. The park, spanning a million square meters, has welcomed over 2 million visitors since December after its annual opening. This year, it incorporates Asian Winter Games elements, featuring massive ice sculptures, interactive winter activities and themed performances that bring the magic of ice and snow to life.

While the ice and snow activities are a major attraction, visitors are also interested in local culture. According to data from Meituan, one of China’s online services platforms, searches for “Kang bed-stove” experiences – a traditional heated brick bed commonly found in northern China – have risen 154 percent since November 2024. Regional dishes like “iron pot stew” are also gaining popularity among tourists. Many visitors explore local markets to experience daily life in Harbin and sample regional specialties.

“Last year, Harbin’s ice and snow tourism truly went viral, sparking a boom in tourism across the northeast region and revitalizing the ice and snow economy,” Wang Hongxin, head of Harbin’s cultural, radio, television and tourism department, told CMG.

In the 2024 calendar year, Harbin welcomed 179 million tourists, bringing in 231.42 billion yuan in tourism revenue, both marking a year-on-year increase of over 30 percent, according to the local tourism bureau.

The city’s tourism boom is part of a broader trend across China’s winter tourism industry. According to the China Ice and Snow Tourism Development Report (2025), 430 million travelers participated in ice and snow tourism during the 2023-2024 winter season, generating 524.7 billion yuan in revenue.

The 2024-2025 season is expected to see even greater growth, with projections of over 520 million winter travelers and a revenue exceeding 630 billion yuan, the report shows.

Enhanced infrastructure and tourist services

Since November 2024, Heilongjiang Province has been implementing a 100-day winter tourism initiative with 60 targeted measures to boost ice and snow tourism. These measures include new themed travel routes, cultural activities and local specialties, and improved transportation networks. Additionally, stricter market oversight aims to elevate industry standards.

For Harbin, it launched a comprehensive tourism platform, created a special tourism map for the Asian Winter Games, and established multiple tourist centers to enhance visitors’ experiences. “To strengthen market oversight, Harbin has also introduced an advance compensation mechanism and tightened regulations on travel agencies, tour guides, dining and accommodations,” Wang Hongxin told CMG.

The city’s tourism bureau has streamlined feedback processing and has boosted productivity by employing a young digital team. The team manages tens of thousands of comments daily across eight platforms, greatly improving government service efficiency over the past year. They identify key issues and forward urgent matters to the relevant departments.

For instance, when a tourist asked whether Harbin’s red sausages were raw or cooked, the market management responded immediately by posting clear usage instructions on the shelf.

To enhance the visitor experience, a cross-border travel app and expanded multilingual services have been introduced to better assist international travelers. Payment options have also been improved, with 1,391 POS machines now accepting foreign bank cards and 70 currency exchange points available at major hotels and attractions.

“One shift in Harbin’s tourism trend is from focusing on individual attractions to creating a more integrated tourism experience, with improved transportation links between sites,” Yuan Lin, a senior official in Heilongjiang’s cultural and tourism sector, told CMG. “Another is the move from single-department management to a citywide approach, with various sectors collaborating.”

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Dubai-based IT-company Reputation House Won American Business Awards 2025

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IT-company Reputation House is the only one company from Dubai to be recognized as the winner this year

United Arab Emirates, 30th Apr 2025, – Reputation House, an IT-company based in Dubai, has been announced a winner at the American Business Awards (The Stevie® Awards) for its IT solutions in online reputation management. The company was recognized as a Gold Winner in two categories: Innovation of the Year (Business Services Industries) and Most Innovative Tech Company of the Year (Up to 100 Employees). Additionally, Reputation House received the Bronze Stevie® Award for Best Data Tools & Platforms.

Dubai-based IT-company Reputation House Won American Business Awards 2025

This marks the second consecutive year the U.S. business community has honored Reputation House; the company captured one Gold and one Silver Stevie in 2024.

“Our 2025 tech expansion is about turning a once-traditional agency into a product-first software company,” said Dima Raketa, CEO of Reputation House. “Winning two Gold Stevies at America’s most respected business awards tells us we’re on the right path: our ecosystem of four interconnected tools will be redefining how global brands protect and grow their reputations. And we are just getting started.”

Kristina Shinkareva, COO, added: “This recognition belongs to our entire team — engineers and developers, data analysts, customer specialists, and every talent of Reputation House — whose hard work has turned big ideas into practical solutions that companies rely on every day.”

This year, Reputation House launched a full-scale technological transformation, unveiling four top-tier solutions that put complete online reputation control in clients’ hands. The new ecosystem starts with Reputation House Scan, which monitors mentions in 20+ languages, grades sentiment, and alerts teams to risks in real time. Account Control Center lets brands safely ignite and guide conversations across forums and social media, while the upgraded Reputation Check delivers fast, high-accuracy background reports on any partner, employee, or client. Rounding out the suite, the SERM Platform boosts search-engine rankings and surfaces positive content to the top of results pages. 

Together, these tools mark Reputation House’s shift from a traditional agency to a product-driven tech company—and set a new standard for how businesses protect and grow their digital presence.

To learn more about Reputation House, visit: www.reputation.house

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Under the patronage of Maktoum bin Mohammed DIFC to host 3rd edition of Dubai FinTech Summit on 12 and 13 May 2025

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  • His Highness: Summit reflects Mohammed bin Rashid’s vision of establishing Dubai as a global financial powerhouse
  • Summit to draw over 8,000 attendees and 300 speakers from more than 100 countries, and over 1,000 investors alongside top decision makers, thought leaders and experts
  • Essa Kazim: Through the summit, DIFC continues to showcase the tremendous opportunities for AI, FinTech and innovation companies in Dubai
  • Future Sustainability Forum will be incorporated into the summit for the first time
  • FinTech World Cup gives start-ups a platform to display solutions to investors, venture capitalists, and strategic partners

Dubai, UAE, 30th April 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, “The Dubai FinTech Summit reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, of establishing Dubai as a global financial powerhouse. The Summit is set to attract over 8,000 attendees and 300 speakers from more than 100 countries, as well as over 1,000 investors alongside top decision makers, thought leaders and experts. This reflects Dubai’s pivotal role in shaping the future of finance globally, while reinforcing its status as the destination of choice for businesses and entrepreneurs worldwide. We are committed to supporting FinTech in line with the goal of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to position Dubai as a top four global financial centre by 2033.”

– His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and President of DIFC

Government of Dubai Media Office – 13 April 2025: The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is set to host the third edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit on 12 and 13 May 2025, at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, under the theme ‘FinTech for All’. The Summit, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and President of DIFC, will bring together global industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore the latest trends and insights driving the FinTech sector.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed said: “The Dubai FinTech Summit reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, of establishing Dubai as a global financial powerhouse. The Summit is set to attract over 8,000 attendees and 300 speakers from more than 100 countries, as well as over 1,000 investors alongside top decision makers, thought leaders and experts. This reflects Dubai’s pivotal role in shaping the future of finance globally, while reinforcing its status as the destination of choice for businesses and entrepreneurs worldwide. We are committed to supporting FinTech in line with the goal of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to position Dubai as a top four global financial centre by 2033.”

Drivers of FinTech growth

The FinTech sector continues to grow and by 2030 global revenues are expected to reach $1.5 trillion, representing an estimated 7% of the total financial services market. This growth is driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, blockchain and digital banking, creating new opportunities for financial institutions and technology companies worldwide.

Dubai FinTech Summit is at the heart of these developments. Its agenda will address the future of finance, financial innovation and regulatory compliance, while highlighting the challenges and opportunities the sector presents. It will also cover the latest in key areas such as blockchain technology, AI-driven services, and digital banking. Furthermore, the summit will explore investment trends, global economic shifts, and cross-border regulations.

Attracting talent

His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC said: “Through the Dubai FinTech Summit, DIFC continues to showcase the tremendous opportunities AI, FinTech and innovation companies can access when they establish in Dubai. As we relentlessly foster an environment of innovation and excellence, we are solidifying Dubai’s position as one of the world’s foremost destinations for FinTech talent and investment.”

Accompanying exhibition and Future Sustainability Forum

Providing a global platform for innovation, building partnerships and driving the next wave of FinTech advancements, the Summit will also feature an exhibition with 200 exhibitors.

The Future Sustainability Forum will be incorporated into the Dubai FinTech Summit for the first time, and the alignment is reflected in the Summit’s theme of ‘FinTech for All’. Associated sessions will highlight accessibility, inclusivity and empowerment in the financial sector.

Key speakers

Amongst the distinguished lineup of speakers are His Excellency Marko Primorac, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Croatia; His Excellency Gilles Roth, Minister of Finance, Luxembourg; Timothy Adams, President and Chief Executive Officer, Institute of International Finance (IIF), USA; Tony O Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa and Founder of Tony Elumelu Foundation, Nigeria; and Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Paytm, India.

The Summit will feature start-up and country pavilions in the exhibition arena to showcase cutting-edge solutions from emerging and established players. Additionally, the FinTech World Cup will give promising FinTech start-ups a global platform to display their solutions to investors, venture capitalists, and strategic partners, and an opportunity for investors to find the next big idea.

Reflecting the continued importance of FinTech to the finance industry, the event is being supported by Emirates NBD as Premium Banking Partner, Commercial Bank of Dubai as Strategic Banking Partner; Relm Insurance as Strategic Partner; Presight as AI Industry Leader; Pay10 and Alibaba Cloud as Platinum Sponsors; Seoul FinTech Lab as a Pavillion Partner; and Business Sweden as the Country Partner.

Registrations for Dubai FinTech Summit are now open at dubaifintechsummit.com.

About Dubai FinTech Summit

Dubai FinTech Summit is an annual mega event organised by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. The 3rd edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit will bring together over 8,000+ global industry leaders, 1,000+ investors and policy makers, signalling increased appetite for growth opportunities in the region.

Dubai FinTech Summit signals new wave of financial innovation, opportunity, transformation, and growth for the international financial services sector.  As a rising FinTech hub, Dubai is also spearheading the evolution of the financial services industry, with investments in FinTech projected to grow by 17.2 per cent CAGR to USD949 bn from 2022 to 2030. The Summit aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33’s strategic goal of propelling Dubai into the ranks of the top four global financial hubs by 2033.

The expanded programme of Dubai FinTech Summit is set to exceed expectations by delving into key tracks, including the future of FinTech, global economic trends, blockchain and cryptocurrency, regulatory compliance, and investment outlook. The summit stands as a thought leadership-driven platform, addressing industry challenges head-on and championing innovation.

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Arabian Business –  Business Media Partner

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Finance World Magazine –  Finance Magazine Partner

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Safetyvalue Trading Center Launches Mobile App V2 With Biometric Login and Real-Time Alerts

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Safetyvalue Trading Center unveils Mobile App V2, featuring biometric authentication, customizable dashboards, and push notifications to support secure, high-speed crypto trading for users around the world.

Safetyvalue Trading Center today announced the official release of Safetyvalue Mobile App V2, a major update to its iOS and Android applications that brings powerful new features, optimized performance, and improved accessibility for global cryptocurrency traders. This latest version reflects the company’s focus on delivering a streamlined, user-friendly mobile experience without compromising on security or functionality.

Safetyvalue Trading Center Launches Mobile App V2 With Biometric Login and Real-Time Alerts

The V2 upgrade introduces a redesigned interface that makes it easier for users to view markets, manage portfolios, and execute trades in just a few taps. In addition to the sleek new design, Safetyvalue has integrated biometric login options, including Face ID and fingerprint authentication, for enhanced account security and convenience.

Key upgrades include:

Biometric authentication for secure, password-free access

Customizable trading dashboard with real-time charts, order book, and price alerts

Push notifications for price movements, order execution, and system updates

NFT wallet view and direct marketplace access

One-click switching between spot, margin, and DeFi modes

Support for 10+ languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, and Portuguese

“The mobile experience is critical to modern crypto users, and V2 is designed to meet their evolving needs,” said a Safetyvalue product director. “Whether users are tracking NFT auctions, managing a diverse portfolio, or executing high-frequency trades, the new app ensures everything is accessible, fast, and secure—right from their pocket.”

The new app architecture has also been optimized for low-bandwidth environments and faster load times, especially in emerging markets. Safetyvalue has implemented advanced caching and real-time syncing mechanisms that allow users to stay connected even with intermittent internet access.

In addition to core trading features, Safetyvalue App V2 includes educational modules, how-to guides, and integrated customer support via live chat and help center browsing. This makes it easier for new users to onboard and begin trading with confidence, regardless of prior experience.

The updated mobile app plays a key role in Safetyvalue’s broader mission to provide borderless, 24/7 access to digital assets. It supports all Safetyvalue account types and integrates seamlessly with the platform’s unified multi-asset system, allowing users to manage fiat, crypto, NFTs, and DeFi positions from a single wallet interface.

App V2 is now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, with rollout support for over 100 countries. Safetyvalue has confirmed that additional features—such as wallet connect integrations, staking dashboards, and multi-account switching—are in development for upcoming releases.

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https://safetyvalue.info

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice. Safetyvalue Trading Center does not recommend that any cryptocurrency should be bought, sold, or held by you. Conduct your own due diligence and consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Cryptocurrency trading involves substantial risk and may not be suitable for all investors.

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