BEIJING, May 17 -- China's ability to attract tourists has been rising steadily over the pasteight years, going from world's 71st destination in 2007 to the 17th in 2015, according to areport by the World Economic Forum on Saturday.
China's current status as a major tourism destination comes from its exceptional naturaland cultural resources. It also has very competitive prices, the report noted.
Still, China's tourist industry is restricted by air pollution and relatively poor service andinfrastructure, the report said.
The tourism competitiveness report was initiated in 2007, when China ranked only 71stamong world's 141 economies.
Although China is enduring an economic slowdown, the travel industry still witnessed swiftgrowth, pumping vigor to the whole market, said Li Jinzao, head of National TourismAdministration on Friday.
China's financial institutions, including giants like China Development Bank, Industrial andCommercial Bank of China and China Construction Bank, will provide line of credit worthyof 1.6 trillion yuan (262 billion U.S. dollars) to the Chinese tourist service business in thenext five years, Li said.
没有评论:
发表评论