Influx of Chinese visitors to drive global tourism boom

AFTER China lifted most of its entry restrictions on Sunday, many Chinese people have rushed to make travel plans and renew their travel documents ahead of the upcoming Spring Festival holidays for a vacation abroad, foretelling the great potential of Chinese tourists ushering in a recovery of the global tourism industry.

Some foreign countries have rolled out red carpets to welcome the first batch of returning Chinese tourists, holding great expectations for a robust recovery of Chinese tourists and a strong boost to local economies throughout 2023.