BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AmericanTours International (ATI) CEO Noel Irwin Hentschel, considered in China to be an expert of American products and destinations, spoke to mass audiences of 35 million Chinese interested in traveling to America. During interviews with 3 of China’s largest media sources; China Central Television (CCTV), China’s largest national TV network; China Radio International (CRI), the only overseas broadcaster in the People's Republic of China; and Xinhuanet, China’s top news website, considered to be one of the most influential in the world, the CEO spoke about the importance of giving the Chinese traveler the “Real America” experience when they come to the USA.

“The current economic crisis makes people more selective about where they travel. They plan and save for their vacations and want value and a lifetime experience in return for their hard earned money. This makes coming to America an excellent choice where hotel, restaurant and shopping mall prices are extremely reasonable right now in all US destinations,” said the CEO.

Hentschel told viewers that ATI’s 30 year track record in the tourism industry gives them excellent buying power in all 50 states to consistently offer the best value, quality and service. And, that it has always been the policy of ATI to provide great value to their passengers while continuing to put their safety, security and comfort first, in all economic times.

Hentschel went on to say that with so much to see and do in America it is important that the Chinese traveler maximize their time to the fullest. “The best way to visit many places and still relax and enjoy the sights is to experience a motor coach tour. ATI offers tours to suit every imagination led by experienced and highly skilled Chinese speaking tour guides, all trained by ATI. We invite the Chinese traveler to experience ATI’s motor coach tours that showcase the very best that America has to offer,” Hentschel continued.

During part of the interview Hentschel stood in front of an enormous map of the United States located in the CHINAMERICA Training Center of ATI’s Beijing office and pointed out the variety of ATI tours available to experience the “Real America.” She told the viewers that ATI can take them all the way from New York to Hollywood and even on to Hawaii, stopping at all the best sights and shopping malls in between, including the breathtaking scenery of Yosemite, Bryce Canyon and Yellowstone National Parks. Hentschel then pointed out that one of the most popular tours begins with a memorable excursion from sophisticated New York City and thundering Niagara Falls to historical places in Pennsylvania like the Amish Country and Philadelphia, the birthplace of America, then on to see the inspiring national monuments in America’s capitol, Washington, D.C.

Wei YongQing, Vice President of ATI China recommended tours beginning in her favorite US city, San Francisco, which coincidentally has a large Chinese community and boasts the best Chinatown in all of America. She went on to say that after enjoying San Francisco guests will travel along the beautiful Pacific Ocean to Monterey to tour California’s popular vineyards for wine tasting and then on to Hollywood and Beverly Hills for some of the best shopping in the world. And, of course the exciting city of Las Vegas can’t be missed.

In closing Hentschel remarked to the 35 million Chinese viewers, “We welcome our Chinese friends to travel with us. We guarantee that you will bring home priceless memories and hope you will return to experience more of America many, many times.”

Co-founded in 1977 by Chairman/CEO Noel Irwin Hentschel and President Michael Fitzpatrick, ATI is America’s largest American-owned, privately held, inbound/outbound tourism and marketing organization, annually serving one-million visitors from 70 countries around the world and is responsible for bringing $3 billion into the U.S. economy, annually. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the travel company has offices in New York, San Francisco, Washington DC, Orlando, Honolulu, Maui and Beijing.

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