CASE STUDY-China Flashcards
1
Q
expected to reach how many tourists?
A
100 million outbound tourists by 2020
2
Q
what factors are responsible for increased tourism in China?
A
- rising disposable incomes
- relaxed political restrictions
- increasing interest in overseas travel
3
Q
Approved destination status info
A
- early 1990’s= given approval
- started with organised trips to visit friends/relatives in Hong Kong
4
Q
attractions to china
A
- 2008 Olympic games
- terra cotta warriors in Xian
- great wall of china (6700 km long)
5
Q
economic importance of tourism in china
A
- 2.1% employed in travel and tourism industry
- 70% tourist revenues come from international tourism
- GDP=2.5%
6
Q
Tibet issue
A
- 2006
- £2.3 billion for railway
- further undermine Tibet culture
7
Q
Sanya, Hainan Island
A
- tropical climate ‘China’s Hawaii’
- good quality recreational activities e.g golf courses
- mountain scenery
