Sichuan Tourism Bureau Estimates Tourism Loss To Exceed RMB50 Billion
Zhang Gu, director of Sichuan Tourism Bureau, said that direct economic losses in the tourism sector caused by the earthquake are estimated to exceed RMB50 billion.
Sichuan Airlines Opens Route From Yichang To Hangzhou
Sichuan Airlines has opened a route from Yichang to Hangzhou.
CNTA Publishes Statistics On Tourists Involved In Disaster Areas
After investigating domestic and overseas tour groups in the earthquake disaster areas and assembling statistics of tourism organs of each area, the China National Tourism Administration has published the number of tour groups affected by the earthquake — a total of 506 with 10,386 tourists.
CAAC And Ministry Of Finance Fund RMB55 Million For Earthquake Relief
The Civil Aviation Administration Of China, together with the Ministry Of Finance, have given RMB55 million to the earthquake areas as contingency funds for earthquake relief.
Ctrip.com Publishes Sectors Affected By Sichuan's Earthquake
Chinese Internet travel company Ctrip.com has published a list of the areas of its business affected by the earthquake in Sichuan.
China's Civil Aviation Industry Works To Create Air Corridor For Earthquake Relief
China's civil aviation industry has taken quick action to ensure smooth traffic in the air after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Wenchuan, Sichuan Province.
CNTA Asks Travel Agencies To Stop Business In Earthquake Affected Areas
In response to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Wenchuan County, Sichuan Province, China National Tourism Administration has issued an emergency notice, asking travel agencies to stop organizing tour groups to the earthquake areas.
China Adds 70 National 4A Grade Tourist Attractions
The China National Tourism Administration has issued a notice that 70 domestic scenic spots have been approved to be national 4A grade tourist attractions.