Beijing set to host global tourism center_美文

Beijing set to host global tourism center

The tourism experience will allow Beijing residents to see their tour destinations before they make their travel plans, said Yu Debin, deputy director of the Beijing Commission of Tourism Development.

It will also help Beijing learn from the experience of member cities, Yu said.

In 2017, visitor arrivals in Beijing exceeded 231 million, bringing revenue of 330 billion yuan ($53.9 billion). The added value contributed by the tourism industry accounted for 8 percent of the gross domestic product in Beijing in 2017, according to official statistics.

During this year's Fragrant Hill Summit, the second World Tourism Cities Expo will be held, andforums for media, aviation operators, tourism services and relevant enterprises will also be held during the summit, authorities said.

Questions:

1. During what event will the trail run take place?

2. Where in Beijing is the interactive center located?

3. Who is deputy head of the World Tourism Federation?

Answers:

1. Fragant Hill Summit.

2. Shijingshan district

3. Yan Han.

About the broadcaster:

Lance Crayon is a videographer and editor with China Daily. Since living in Beijing he has worked for China Radio International (CRI) and Global Times. Before moving to China he worked in the film industry in Los Angeles as a talent agent and producer. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Arlington.