Outbound tourist numbers continue to rise
Updated: 2013-10-14 21:33
By Jin Haixing (chinadaily.com.cn)
|
|||||||||||
The number of mainland tourists traveling overseas continued to rise in the first three quarters of this year, according to a report released on Monday by the China Tourism Academy, affiliated with the China National Tourism Administration.
The academy estimated that in the first three quarters, 72.55 million overseas trips were made by Chinese mainland tourists, a surge of 18 percent from the same period last year.
The total spending of outbound tourists was estimated at $94.6 billion in the first three quarters, a rise of 23.1 percent from the same period last year.
The report estimated that in 2013, outbound tourists will make 98 million trips in total, a rise of 18 percent from 2012, while their spending will reach $120 billion, a 20-percent rise from the previous year.
Because of rising outbound tourist numbers and a declining inbound tourism market, the Chinese mainland will witness a $73 billion trade deficit in the tourism service trade sector, the report said.
Related Stories
China's outbound tourists surpass 37 million 2013-06-29 16:31
China predicted to be largest tourist market for US 2013-10-09 14:41
Beijing tourist numbers down 13.9% January-July 2013-08-24 21:41
Chinese tourists left $130 million in Europe 2013-08-09 16:32
Chinese tourists told to polish up on etiquette 2013-08-01 02:15
Today's Top News
86 trapped at Mount Qomolangma camp amid snow
Senate leader 'confident' fiscal crisis can be averted
China's Sept CPI rose 3.1%
Li Peng's daughter denies 'rumors'
No new findings over Arafat's death: official
Working group to discuss sea issues
Nobel economists rarely get to influence policy
Trending news across China
Hot Topics
Lunar probe , China growth forecasts, Emission rules get tougher, China seen through 'colored lens', International board,
Editor's Picks
Facial Expressions |
Rallying to the rescue of fishermen |
Writers chase dreams online |
Officials: A matter of faith |
No crisis of character |
Xi visits Indonesia, Malaysia, attends APEC Summit |