Your current location:HOME >sport >Wanderlust will spark recovery 正文
TIME:2024-05-21 18:57:30 Source: Internet compilationEdit:sport
Yangzhou's Slender West Lake scenic area in Jiangsu province.[Photo/Xinhua]Tourism industry cite
Tourism industry cites consumer demand and supportive policy measures as key factors in securing the sector's post-pandemic growth.
Despite remaining challenges from the pandemic fallout, domestic tourism players are seeing light at the end of the tunnel, especially with a recently announced support policy.
In January, Chen Xianghong appealed for more government support for the tourism industry and, a month later, he got his wish.
Chen was chair of a service provider for resources analysis, planning and landscaping design for domestic tourist attractions.
He considers it of utmost importance for tourism players to continue persevering after two years of struggle amid the pandemic, which has prompted authorities to extend aid to the industry.
"I believe the tourism industry will rebound to even greater heights after the pandemic situation gets better," Chen says.
While he is asking for more confidence in the industry, in mid-February, the National Development and Reform Commission, along with several other government departments, released measures to shore up support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the sector.
The NDRC outlines 43 policy measures to provide fiscal and logistical support for service industry businesses that have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic.
The policy covers the extension of tax reductions and exemptions, fiscal support measures, and help with implementing COVID-19 prevention measures.
Tourism has seen a significant impact from the pandemic.
About 251 million trips were made during the 2022 Lunar New Year holiday, one of the country's busiest travel seasons, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It was a 2 percent decrease from 2020, despite a recovery in domestic travel in 2021.
With the pandemic raging abroad, international travel has almost ground to a complete halt.
The China Tourism Academy recently lowered its tourism development expectations for 2022 and pointed out that the pandemic will still be the most uncertain factor affecting tourism recovery.
In the academy's 2022 tourism development forecast report, the domestic tourism industry is expected to recover to 70 percent of pre-pandemic levels.
The domestic tourism market is likely to welcome 3.98 billion traveler visits, up 16 percent from last year, and domestic tourism income will grow 27 percent year-on-year to 3.8 trillion yuan ($600 billion), according to the report.
The number of inbound and outbound tourists in 2022 is expected to grow 20 percent year-on-year, recovering to 20-30 percent of the 2019 level.
Insider Q&A: CIA's chief technologist's cautious embrace of generative AI2024-05-21 18:57
Israel and Iran's apparent strikes give new insights into both militaries2024-05-21 18:56
Jersey Shore: Family Vacation: Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancola and ex2024-05-21 18:51
Experts at Boao forum express optimism about AI but urge oversight2024-05-21 17:43
US overdose deaths dropped in 2023, the first time since 20182024-05-21 17:37
Report: Chinese swimmers were allowed to compete at Tokyo Olympics despite positive doping tests2024-05-21 17:35
UK cuts national insurance contributions for workers in spring budget2024-05-21 17:32
Explainer: Why foreign leaders prefer other Chinese cities over Beijing as first stop of China trip?2024-05-21 17:23
Why US Catholics are planning pilgrimages in communities across the nation2024-05-21 16:51
Joy Corrigan poses for playful shoot for new line of Alo athletic wear and shares behind2024-05-21 16:19
Ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse has been refloated2024-05-21 18:44
Türkiye ready to act as guarantor in resolving Gaza conflict: Erdogan2024-05-21 18:41
Emily DiDonato shows off the results of her 252024-05-21 18:14
Brayan Bello allows 1 hit in 6 innings as Red Sox breeze past Pirates 82024-05-21 17:56
The unstoppable duo of Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos2024-05-21 17:50
Joy Corrigan poses for playful shoot for new line of Alo athletic wear and shares behind2024-05-21 17:45
Enough of the Swift scourge! MAUREEN CALLAHAN slams Taylor as a money2024-05-21 17:18
Rachel Brosnahan and Melissa McCarthy suit up for opening night of Broadway musical Suffs in NYC2024-05-21 17:14
Nadal returns to Roland Garros to practice amid doubts over fitness and form2024-05-21 17:07
China's amended criminal law strengthens punishment for bribers, graft in private firms2024-05-21 16:44