Chinese tourists to fuel global economic recovery, cultural exchange-Xinhua
Staff, 2023-01-25 06:47:30,
* The comeback of Chinese travelers in the international market will fuel the recovery of the tourism sector worldwide and promote cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world, experts have said.
* China’s outbound travel reservations during this week-long holiday soared by five times compared to the same period last year, according to a report released by Ctrip, China’s leading online travel agency.
* As Chinese tourists actively participate in shopping and cultural tours, they are highly valued for all economies due to their large number and strong spending power, businesses said.
BEIJING, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — “We cannot wait to have the Chinese back in our restaurants. We missed it so much,” said Alix Pickard, a senior manager of a British restaurant corporation.
China relaxed its outbound travel restrictions amid its recent overall COVID-19 response shift. Officials and tourism practitioners across the world are eagerly anticipating the return of Chinese tourists.
The comeback of Chinese travelers in the international market will fuel the recovery of the tourism sector worldwide and promote cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world, experts have said.
Lion dance is performed during the Chinese New Year celebration at Trafalgar Square in London, Britain, Jan. 22, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ying)
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