Outbound tourism flies into growth period

Exhibitors showcased various products, such as car rentals, themed tours, adventures, ecotourism and cultural experiences.

Dai Bin, president of the China Tourism Academy, said in a speech that data show that China's outbound tourism is returning to normal and entering a new period of growth. Flights to East Asia and Southeast Asia make up 76 percent of China's international flights. There is also a significant increase in travel to countries involved with the Belt and Road Initiative, constituting 60 percent of international flights.