Beijing could one day become a more powerful city than Paris for tourism


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People taking pictures in front of an art installation for Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in Beijing. — AFP

While China has now reopened its borders after more than two years of Covid-19 restrictions, the country is forecast to become a major tourist destination in a report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), a global forum that analyses the economic and social impact of the travel industry.

In fact, in not more than 10 years, Beijing could become a more powerful city than Paris in terms of tourism.

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