As global economies evolve and expectations for healthier, greener and more people-centred environments continue to rise, office and commercial spaces are entering a new phase of transformation. Sustainability is no longer only an environmental duty; it has become a strategic driver connecting ecological responsibility with business performance and social value.
GUANGZHOU, China, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Office & Commercial Space exhibition, held during Phase 2 of the 57th of CIFF Guangzhou (March 28–31, 2026) at the Canton Fair Complex, positions itself as a forward-looking platform shaping a new generation of sustainable and intelligent workplaces.
Guided by the theme CONNECT•CREATE, CIFF Guangzhou translates sustainability into concrete business opportunities, moving from principles to practical, large-scale applications. The exhibition builds a green office ecosystem across three key sectors — Office Environment, Office Seating and Public Commercial Space — offering an integrated vision that links materials innovation, product design and spatial solutions.
Office Environment: Building the Green Office Ecosystem
The office environment is transforming through hybrid work, increased focus on health and well-being, accelerating net-zero strategies and the growing role of office space as an expression of corporate culture. In response, the Office Environment Sector focuses on human-centred design, low-carbon development and digital integration, positioning the "Green Office" as a new benchmark.
Located in Area A, this sector serves as a full-chain platform for office trend release. It presents a comprehensive range of office furniture and supporting products, with particular emphasis on two high-growth areas: medical and senior care, and smart office solutions.
The healthcare and elderly care segment aligns with demographic trends and policies promoting the integration of medical services, elderly care and wellness, showcasing intelligent nursing beds, age-friendly furniture and integrated healthcare environments. Meanwhile, the smart office segment highlights the convergence of ergonomics and IoT technologies through solutions such as height-adjustable desks, health-focused seating and intelligent meeting systems, outlining new models for future office experiences. Brands such as Sunon, TIANTAN, VICTORY, QUAMA, SAOSEN, Jongtay, HONGYE, Kinwai, LOCTEK and COFEMO represent this ecosystem of sustainable, technology-driven innovation.
Office Seating: From Passive Support to Active Health
Office seating is shifting from passive posture correction to active physical adaptation, driven by advances in adaptive technology, dynamic support and breathable, eco-friendly materials. Office chairs are evolving beyond basic lumbar protection to become integrated health solutions combining biomechanics, materials science and intelligent technologies.
Located in Area D, the Office Seating Sector brings together leading international and domestic brands, guided by the dual values of health and originality and presenting innovative seating aligned with sustainable principles.
The sector showcases intelligent adaptive chairs, dynamic balance seating and environmentally friendly solutions, highlighting progress in ergonomics, scenario adaptation, intelligent interaction and sustainable design. These products reflect a new stage of development in which comfort, aesthetics and functional innovation converge toward greener, healthier and smarter office environments.
Brands such as KOKUYO, Lamex, HENGLIN, GTchair, ENOVA, Merryfair, Benithem and Bestuhl represent this ecosystem of innovation in healthy and sustainable seating.
Public Commercial Space: Sustainable Innovation for Complex Scenarios
Public and commercial spaces are changing rapidly due to functional complexity, invisible technological integration, renewed public space value and the growing importance of sustainability and resilience. Space design is shifting from a functional carrier to a composite ecosystem combining people-oriented design, technological empowerment and sustainable operation.
Located in Area B, the Public Commercial Space Sector presents solutions for schools, healthcare facilities, hotels, commercial complexes and transport hubs. Exhibits include modular rapid-installation systems, low-carbon materials, intelligent space management platforms and healthy environment control systems, promoting efficiency, resilience and human-centred design.
Brands such as LEADCOM, Hongji, Huimei, EDUNESTCO, Senchuan and New Century represent this ecosystem of innovative public space solutions.
Design-Driven Sustainability and Shared Value
In 2026, CIFF Luminous Path 2.0 expands its role as a flagship project embedding ESG principles into design, manufacturing and consumption. Its closed-loop approach—combining green design, low-carbon production and circular use—turns sustainability into an immersive experience for both visitors and exhibitors.
The exhibition is further enriched by themed platforms such as Linking Design Star, Design Art Culture and the Guangzhou Office Environment Theme Pavilion, which connect culture, business and innovation, showing how design can translate sustainability into market value while shaping future spatial narratives.
CIFF Office & Commercial Space aligns with China's green development strategy by integrating low-carbon principles into booth construction, material selection and visitor experience, promoting sustainable lifestyles and encouraging a shift from awareness to action.
At the same time, CIFF reinforces its role as an industry connector, linking designers, distributors, public institutions and global buyers through initiatives such as CIFF Interbiz Club, international promotions and business matching, and building resilient, internationally connected value chains.
Standing at the intersection of industrial transformation and social responsibility, CIFF Guangzhou 2026 Office & Commercial Space defines a future where green is the foundation, intelligence is the engine and collaboration is the goal.
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CIFF Guangzhou 2026: An Integrated Platform for Green, Intelligent and Collaborative Workspaces
ANSHUN, China, May 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 21, at the Guizhou Anshun Tourism Development Conference, Mafengwo Travel Group officially launched three flagship "New Mountain Play" benchmark projects — Huangheying Water Cave, Lotus Ancient Cave, and Luoyang Glasswater Gorge — while jointly releasing the 2026 Anshun Mountain Outdoor New Play Playbook with the Anshun Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports, Radio, TV and Tourism. By redefining mountain outdoor travel experiences through "new play," the initiative injects fresh momentum into Anshun's positioning as an international mountain tourism destination.
"Personalized travel is rising rapidly. Tourism is transitioning from a 'sightseeing economy' to an 'experience economy.' More than just 'having been there,' travelers today seek emotional value from scenic spots and related projects," said Chen Gang, Founder and CEO of Mafengwo, in a speech titled *Co-creating the Super Play Era of Mountain Tourism*. He noted that leveraging benchmark new-play projects such as Huangheying Water Cave, Lotus Ancient Cave, and Luoyang Glasswater Gorge, Mafengwo will work with Anshun to integrate "new play, new formats, new marketing, and new consumption" into a holistic innovation ecosystem for destination-wide play. Together, they aim to revitalize natural resources, energize industrial momentum, link rural revitalization, and jointly build Anshun into a national hub for new mountain play.
At a time when travelers are increasingly weary of "man-made check-in spots" and homogenized internet-famous projects, the newly launched projects abandon the old path of large-scale construction. Instead, they return to the wild itself, adopting a "light development, heavy experience" approach to create mountain plays that are "wild on the outside, refined on the inside." Huangheying Water Cave focuses on "natural wonders + interactive adventure," using its original "water-cave" karst features to create a genuine sense of "underground exploration." Lotus Ancient Cave, based on a massive natural cave, integrates "light ultimate" activities such as via ferrata, rappelling, and cave drop towers, allowing ordinary visitors to feel adrenaline-pumping "heart-racing moments" in a natural setting. Luoyang Glasswater Gorge follows the original river course, using natural elevation differences to design trails for hiking, canyoning, and waterfall rappelling, with minimal artificial construction, emphasizing the pristine "glass water" and an eco-harmonious, back-to-nature mountain experience.
At the "2026 Anshun Mountain Tourism New Play" sharing session, Mafengwo Travel Group and the Anshun Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports, Radio, TV and Tourism jointly released the *2026 Anshun Mountain Outdoor New Play Playbook*. Ten selected plays in non-traditional mountain settings were featured, including "Night Tour of Dupo Tang — Immersive Journey into the World of Journey to the West," "Watch Intangible Cultural Heritage 'Spider-Man' Climb Cliffs for Bird's Nests," and "370-Meter Free Fall at Balinghe Bridge." These showcase how Anshun creatively uses its karst landscapes as a natural "amusement park" for mountain experiences.
He Weihong, Vice Mayor of Anshun, stated in his address: "In Anshun, the 'City of 21°C,' mountains are no longer just scenery to be viewed. They are living fields to be climbed, immersed in, jumped over, and breathed in. Anshun will take this conference as an opportunity to accelerate the internationalization of its mountain tourism and build a first-class mountain outdoor sports destination." During the event, Anshun Tourism Group also promoted its mountain outdoor travel routes.
By early 2026, the number of outdoor sports participants in China had exceeded 400 million, with participation in mountain hiking, trail running, rock climbing, and canyoning rising year by year. Driven by the dual trends of "nationwide fitness" and "pan-outdoor" activities, mountain play is moving from niche circles to the general public. Unlike the high barriers of traditional outdoor activities, Anshun's new plays target the blue ocean market of "light ultimate + strong experience + high shareability." Whether it's a "bridge bungee jump," checking out the natural wonder "Eye of the Great Sage," or experiencing a "Journey to the West fantasy" at night by Dupo Tang Waterfall — these activities are novel, beginner-friendly, and serve as natural content and social currency.
Anshun's mountain play innovation has also attracted international attention. Anouar, Chief Representative of the Tunisian National Tourism Office in China, noted in his speech that Anshun's innovation in integrating mountain tourism and sports is worth learning from for many international peers. He noted that Tunisia has diverse mountain resources across the country, with history embedded in the mountains and culture in the scenery — this is the unique charm of Tunisia's mountains. He looks forward to China-Tunisia cooperation to explore more mountain tourism opportunities and co-create new partnership models.
An international dialogue session brought together representatives from the Norwegian National Tourist Board, Visit Flanders (Belgium), and the Saudi Tourism Authority to discuss mountain outdoor tourism upgrade from a global perspective. The guests agreed that they were delighted to see that Anshun is not simply replicating a "Switzerland of the East" but is creating an entirely new "universal language of mountain tourism." The internationalization of mountain tourism is not about imitation but about excavating the unique narratives of local landscapes — with its green mountains and clear waters as the canvas and play innovation as the brush, Anshun is painting a vibrant new picture for the world.
A domestic dialogue session brought together frontier explorers, practitioners, and experts in mountain sports tourism to discuss the future development of mountain sports tourism from the perspectives of communities, products, and operations. Qin Chuan, Founder of Wanan Youth Travel, noted that with technological advancements and equipment iteration, more and more "outdoor novices" without professional training can enjoy the pleasures of the wild. Currently, Wanan Youth Travel is selecting and developing "super single products" and continuously improving service quality to deliver ultimate outdoor experiences to visitors.
After the conference, industry guests conducted on-site inspections of new play projects, including Lotus Ancient Cave, Dupo Tang Night Tour, Anshun Ancient Town, and Getu River. Wang Yu, Chief Representative of the Norwegian National Tourist Board in Greater China, remarked: "Anshun and Norway share many similarities. Anshun's new mountain plays emphasize 'light development, heavy experience.' Take Lotus Ancient Cave — it doesn't feel like a 'designed' scenic spot, but rather an extension of Anshun's natural mountain charm itself, an experiential field you can fully immerse yourself in. The scale of this 'light ultimate' experience is just right — thrilling enough, yet truly authentic."
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Light Ultimate, High Experience, Original Ecology, Personalization -- Mafengwo and Anshun Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports, Radio, TV and Tourism Co-create New Forms of Mountain Tourism
Light Ultimate, High Experience, Original Ecology, Personalization -- Mafengwo and Anshun Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports, Radio, TV and Tourism Co-create New Forms of Mountain Tourism
