China tourist growth14 Jul 2013 20:38
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22037233
Chinese tourists now biggest source of travel spending
China as a nation now spends more than any other on tourism
The Chinese have become the single biggest source of global tourism income after spending $102bn (£67bn; 79bn euros) while travelling abroad in 2012.
The total is 40% higher than the year before, and puts them well above the next two highest-spending countries, Germany and the US.
The figures come from the UN World Tourism Organisation.
It says higher incomes, looser travel restrictions and a strengthening currency are behind the surge.