Fosun turns its attention to Greek tourism


  • Business
  • Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Greece beckons: A file picture of the Temple of the Olympian Zeus in Athens. The Chinese government predicts 1.5 million of its citizens will start vacationing in Greece in the medium term. – Reuters

ATHENS: Fosun International Ltd, the Chinese conglomerate that’s part of a venture to transform the former Athens airport site into one of the biggest real-estate projects in Europe, is now turning its attention to Greek tourism.

Fosun wants to use its stake in tour operator Thomas Cook Group Plc to start building vacation packages specifically for the vast Chinese market, senior vice-president Jim Jiannong Qian said in a May 4 interview in Athens.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

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Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

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