Travelers from Hong Kong and China are expected to lead steady tourist industry growth in the Asia Pacific region during the second half of 2006.

Hong Kong would lead the way, with an estimated 3.25 million outbound travelers during the six months to December,
up 15 percent from the previous year.

China is expected to see growth of 12.5 percent to nearly 19 million visitors overseas.

The continuing strength in the growth of outbound travel in the Asia Pacific further reinforces our view that personal travel is being entrenched as an integral part of the lifestyles of the expanding middle class in the region.

For personal travel, Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, Canada, the United States and Japan are likely to benefit from Chinese tourists.

Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan are the likely beneficiaries from Chinese business travelers.

Source:佚名