China tourism market a step closer to robust recovery

The Culture and Tourism Ministry said domestic destinations and attractions received 308 million visits, up 23.1% year-on-year. The number is roughly 88.6% of that in 2019, the year before the pandemic hit. — China Daily

BEIJING: Tourism operators in China are in high spirits because the market saw a good chance of a robust recovery during the Spring Festival holiday amid relaxed Covid-19 travel policies.

Last Friday, the last day of the seven-day break, the Culture and Tourism Ministry published an encouraging performance report of the tourism market.