China Visitors Summit – Baku 2025 Officially Kicks Off in Azerbaijan

The China Visitors Summit (CVS) Baku 2025, organized by the State Tourism Agency, has opened for the first time in Baku, bringing together representatives from the Chinese and Azerbaijani tourism sectors.

The event features B2B meetings between more than 50 leading Chinese tour operators and local tourism stakeholders, as well as discussions on cooperation, The Caspian Post reports citing AZERTAC.

The program also includes business sessions, partner presentations, and a press conference.

Visits by Chinese tourism companies to Shamakhi, Gabala, Sheki, and Gakh regions are planned to showcase Azerbaijan’s regional tourism potential.

This initiative aims to increase Azerbaijan’s visibility in the Chinese travel market by fostering direct connections between tourism stakeholders of both countries and encouraging growth in leisure and business travel from China.

According to the State Tourism Agency, in 2024, the number of Chinese visitors to Azerbaijan increased by 94 percent compared to 2023, reaching 44,798. From January to October 2025, over 57,000 Chinese citizens visited Azerbaijan, representing a 49 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024.