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Lack of free time & facilities hinders the tourism sector

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

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Chinese wish for leisure activities is rising. Thanks to the first-rate growth in economy. However, the development of the sector is being delayed due to the dearth of free time and suitable products, the Tourism Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences said in an annual report released on Monday.

 

National Bureau of Statistics research showed in a China Central Television show in March that people are keen on partaking in leisure activities like tourism, exercise and cultural entertainment. Tourism is the most popular activity, favored by about 39 percent of people.

 

The report of the center on leisure development explained that the optimization of the economic structure of the country is influencing the interest of the people in leisure activities, with consumption now the main driver of economic development as people become more eager to spend than save.

 

Growth in Government financial support is also creating a improved environment for the public’s pursuit of leisure activities, the report said.

 

For instance, the central government offered around 1.5 billion yuan ($213 million) toward the building and renovation of tourism-related infrastructure, such as restrooms at tourist attractions.

 

As part of initiations to develop leisure facilities around the country, about 127 million yuan has been slotted into the development of public sports facilities in Guangxi Zhuang, an autonomous region in southern China by the central and local government this year-37.4 million yuan more than last year – which is being used to build or renovate gyms and parks.

 

Nevertheless, the report stated that people’s leisure activities are still limited by a dearth of time, an inadequate supply of leisure facilities – with more available in urban areas than rural ones – and the absence of a systematic plan for the nation’s leisure development.

 

“It takes a rather long time to ensure people have sufficient leisure time and products,” said Song Rui, director of the tourism research center. “The first suggestion is to enhance the vacation policy to eliminate the barrier limiting leisure time.

 

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