Pic story: hotel operator's 30-year commitment to Canton Fair-Xinhua

Pic story: hotel operator's 30-year commitment to Canton Fair

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2026-04-17 16:59:30

Lin Zhenhai (C) inspects the reception preparations for the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair at the White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 8, 2026. Lin Zhenhai, general manager of the White Swan Hotel, has been busy serving attendees of the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair (also known as the Canton Fair), which kicked off on April 15. Having worked at the hotel since 1996, he has provided services for Canton Fair attendees for 30 consecutive years.

To better welcome visitors from around the world, Lin led his team in making early preparations for the event. During the Canton Fair, the White Swan Hotel sets up attendees registration offices, provides bilingual guidebooks, and offers water transport routes.

Lin expressed his hope that every guest could experience Guangzhou's rich cultural heritage and vibrant modern trends, and leave with a sense of surprise and warmth. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

Lin Zhenhai (2nd R) greets a guest of the White Swan Hotel, who arrives for the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, at a port in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2026. Lin Zhenhai, general manager of the White Swan Hotel, has been busy serving attendees of the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair (also known as the Canton Fair), which kicked off on April 15. Having worked at the hotel since 1996, he has provided services for Canton Fair attendees for 30 consecutive years.

To better welcome visitors from around the world, Lin led his team in making early preparations for the event. During the Canton Fair, the White Swan Hotel sets up attendees registration offices, provides bilingual guidebooks, and offers water transport routes.

Lin expressed his hope that every guest could experience Guangzhou's rich cultural heritage and vibrant modern trends, and leave with a sense of surprise and warmth. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

Lin Zhenhai (L) talks with attendees of the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair during a welcome reception at the White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2026. Lin Zhenhai, general manager of the White Swan Hotel, has been busy serving attendees of the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair (also known as the Canton Fair), which kicked off on April 15. Having worked at the hotel since 1996, he has provided services for Canton Fair attendees for 30 consecutive years.

To better welcome visitors from around the world, Lin led his team in making early preparations for the event. During the Canton Fair, the White Swan Hotel sets up attendees registration offices, provides bilingual guidebooks, and offers water transport routes.

Lin expressed his hope that every guest could experience Guangzhou's rich cultural heritage and vibrant modern trends, and leave with a sense of surprise and warmth. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

Lin Zhenhai (3rd R) inspects the reception preparations for the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair at the White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 8, 2026. Lin Zhenhai, general manager of the White Swan Hotel, has been busy serving attendees of the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair (also known as the Canton Fair), which kicked off on April 15. Having worked at the hotel since 1996, he has provided services for Canton Fair attendees for 30 consecutive years.

To better welcome visitors from around the world, Lin led his team in making early preparations for the event. During the Canton Fair, the White Swan Hotel sets up attendees registration offices, provides bilingual guidebooks, and offers water transport routes.

Lin expressed his hope that every guest could experience Guangzhou's rich cultural heritage and vibrant modern trends, and leave with a sense of surprise and warmth. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

Lin Zhenhai speaks during a welcome reception at the White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2026. Lin Zhenhai, general manager of the White Swan Hotel, has been busy serving attendees of the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair (also known as the Canton Fair), which kicked off on April 15. Having worked at the hotel since 1996, he has provided services for Canton Fair attendees for 30 consecutive years.

To better welcome visitors from around the world, Lin led his team in making early preparations for the event. During the Canton Fair, the White Swan Hotel sets up attendees registration offices, provides bilingual guidebooks, and offers water transport routes.

Lin expressed his hope that every guest could experience Guangzhou's rich cultural heritage and vibrant modern trends, and leave with a sense of surprise and warmth. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

Lin Zhenhai (L) speaks during a coordination meeting for serving the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair at the White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 8, 2026. Lin Zhenhai, general manager of the White Swan Hotel, has been busy serving attendees of the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair (also known as the Canton Fair), which kicked off on April 15. Having worked at the hotel since 1996, he has provided services for Canton Fair attendees for 30 consecutive years.

To better welcome visitors from around the world, Lin led his team in making early preparations for the event. During the Canton Fair, the White Swan Hotel sets up attendees registration offices, provides bilingual guidebooks, and offers water transport routes.

Lin expressed his hope that every guest could experience Guangzhou's rich cultural heritage and vibrant modern trends, and leave with a sense of surprise and warmth. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

Lin Zhenhai (3rd L) watch a drone light show with attendees of the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair at the White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2026. Lin Zhenhai, general manager of the White Swan Hotel, has been busy serving attendees of the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair (also known as the Canton Fair), which kicked off on April 15. Having worked at the hotel since 1996, he has provided services for Canton Fair attendees for 30 consecutive years.

To better welcome visitors from around the world, Lin led his team in making early preparations for the event. During the Canton Fair, the White Swan Hotel sets up attendees registration offices, provides bilingual guidebooks, and offers water transport routes.

Lin expressed his hope that every guest could experience Guangzhou's rich cultural heritage and vibrant modern trends, and leave with a sense of surprise and warmth. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)