EU seeking China's approved destination status
( 2003-10-22 17:00) (Xinhua)
Italy, current holder of the European Union (EU) rotating presidency, hopes
the Chinese Government will grant approved destination status (ADS) to all EU
nations, said Giuseppe Galati, Vice-Minister of Production Activities of Italy.
With long history, rich culture and beautiful scenery, EU nations would
warmly welcome Chinese visitors, Galati said here Tuesday at the 15th session of
the World Tourism Organization (WTO) General Assembly.
He said EU nations were talking with the Chinese Government in the hope they
could attract the growing numbers of Chinese outbound tourists as soon as
possible.
Galati said many EU nations, including Italy, had accelerated training of
Chinese-speaking guides and restaurants were offering more Chinese cuisine.
Last year, Germany became the first EU nation to gain ADS. The first Chinese
tourist group set out for Germany on Feb. 15 this year.
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