国内英语资讯:Feature: Eased visa policies boost exchanges, cooperation between China, Balkan nations_时事

国内英语资讯:Feature: Eased visa policies boost exchanges, cooperation between China, Balkan nations

"Visa liberalization with China will strongly boost the tourism industry of BiH and the first results will be evident this year," Sarovic said.

There have been some 30,000 Chinese tourists to BiH in 2017, and Sarovic expects the number to reach 50,000 in 2018 as BiH joins the list of visa-free nations for Chinese tourists.

To make the most of the benefits that visa liberalization and simplification will bring, the Balkan countries are also working hard to upgrade their service.

Given the popularity of the 1972 film "Walter Defends Sarajevo" in China, BiH will design a "Walter route" for Chinese tourists together with Montenegro and Serbia, according to Sarovic.

Cobo said the Albanian government has taken a series of measures to ensure its tourism services meet the needs of Chinese tourists.

"We have formulated a series of detailed plans, such as simplification of exit and entry procedures at the Tirana International Airport, land borders and harbors. In the meantime, all relevant departments must take actions to strictly implement the plans to provide better service based on the needs of Chinese tourists."

BOOSTER OF CHINA-CEE COOPERATION

While visa liberalization and simplification will undoubtedly lead to the flourishing of tourism industries in CEE countries, the impact will go beyond just that.

Sarovic said the constant increase in the number of Chinese tourists in BiH will have a direct economic impact, facilitating development, creating jobs, promoting trade, encouraging infrastructure investment while improving the country's capacity in accommodating the tourists.