economic impact of tourism: China 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyThe economy and global superpowersASOCR Created by: Thegirlwhoknewtoomuch - Team GRCreated on: 11-04-13 20:11 outbound trips and expenditure increased rapidly in last decade 2005- 31million chinese travelled abroad and spent an avwerage of $500 per person china will be 4th largest source of outbound tourism at present only 2% population travel abroad 1 of 4 reasons for growth rising disposable incomes longer holidays increased interest in overseas travel more relaxed political restrictions advertising/pronomtion greater avaliability of travel services 2 of 4 Inbound tourism and reasons for growth 2008 olympics, 31 world heritage sites (such as the forbidden city) boosted tourism 3 of 4 tourisms contribution to economic development 16.6 million employed in tourism 72 million jobs indirectly linked to tourism 70% tourist revenues come from internal tourism 1.5 billion trips within China in 2006- able to spend more on tourism due to higher incomes stimulating further economic growth 4 of 4
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