Bologna. “China is a rapidly developing market for the tourism sector with an annual average growth of 20% in terms of arrivals. It therefore constitutes an important opportunity to be seized. The projections for the coming years show Italy on the rise among the travel destinations for Chinese tourists” according to Dorina Bianchi, Secretary of Tourism. She participated in the signing of the agreement between the City of Bologna and China Tourism Academy. Bologna is the first of Italian cities to receive the official Welcome Chinese certification. “We are working towards completing the twinning project of both UNESCO sites. Travel packages will also be developed offering the opportunity to visit culture-rich cities and much more. Representatives of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Mibact, in collaboration with Chinese organisations in the tourism industry, have confirmed their intention to develop tourist flows to and from both countries with the commitment to facilitate visas in compliance with Italian legislation. (9Colonne)
