AFTER successfully hosting the World Expo last year, Shanghai yet again drew the attention of the world this year with its annual Shanghai Tourism Festival, held from September 10 to October 6, and its feast of culture from around the world. This event is part of plans laid out for Shanghai to transform itself into an international travel destination. AFTER successfully hosting the World Expo last year, Shanghai yet again drew the attention of the world this year with its annual Shanghai Tourism Festival, held from September 10 to October 6, and its feast of culture from around the world. This event is part of plans laid out for Shanghai to transform itself into an international travel destination.