On November 17 in Orlando, USA, Su Zhigang, chairman of China’s Chimelong Group, made history 👏 as the first Chinese inductee into the 2025 IAAPA Hall of Fame. Established 35 years ago, this top-tier award has honored legends like Walt Disney.
With 36 years of creative innovation under his belt, Su Zhigang transformed cultural tourism in the Chinese mainland. His three world-class resorts in Guangzhou, Hengqin and Qingyuan have put Chinese national cultural tourism on the global map 🌏.
Su is also the only leader from Asia among the eight industry giants who hold both the IAAPA Hall of Fame spot and the TEA Buzz Price Thea Award for Lifetime Achievement. Talk about a double win! 🏆
On December 12, 2025, the global tourism scene is buzzing with Su’s achievement. His story inspires a new generation of innovators to dream big and bring local culture to the world stage 🚀。
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China's Su Zhigang inducted into global cultural tourism Hall of Fame
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