With China's recent optimization and adjustment of epidemic prevention policies, businessmen from all over the world are looking forward to the arrival of Chinese tourists.

People in the industry generally believe that the return of Chinese tourists will not only bring new opportunities for businesses, but also inject impetus into the global economy facing the risk of recession.

Recently, Xinhua News Agency reporters stationed in many countries deeply felt this eager expectation during their visits.

　　Ioanna Papadupoulo, Director of the Communication and Marketing Department of the Athens International Airport in Greece, told reporters that the Chinese tourist market is one of the most important markets for Greek airports, cities and even the country.

"Now, our airport is ready for the arrival of Chinese tourists and welcomes their return," she said.

　　Alex Pickard, European Marketing Director of TAO Catering Services Group, talked to reporters about the "good old days" at the group's restaurant in central London.

She said that one of her pleasures is to come to the restaurant at three or four o'clock in the afternoon and see the full house of Chinese tourists enjoying the food.

"We miss that scene so much...can't wait for Chinese customers to come back."

　　Oliver Reibert, CEO of the British luxury brand London Reibert, believes that the return of Chinese tourists will have a positive impact on the world economy, "In 2023 and in the days to come, a large number of Chinese tourists will come to London again, Investing in the local economy ... that's going to be a huge opportunity for us."

　　Miguel Clarinha, head of public relations at the Egg Tart Shop in Belém, Portugal, said that the tourism industry is currently picking up. "We welcome tourists from China as always, and hope that more Chinese tourists will come here this year."

　　In the Turkish resort of Fethiye, hotel manager Mustafa Alkin told reporters, "Our relationship with Chinese tourists is very harmonious."

　　Amru Dahi, manager of an antique store in Cairo, Egypt, said that with the return of Chinese tourists, the tourism industry will flourish again.

　　"Spanish Taste" store manager Paula Trigos said, "We welcome Chinese tourists very much because they are very interested in our products"...

　　According to a survey recently released by the World Economic Forum in Davos, about two-thirds of chief economists in the private and public sectors predict that the global economy will experience a recession in 2023, and China’s optimization and adjustment of epidemic prevention policies will not only benefit tourism, etc. The service industry brings vitality and will also inject new impetus into the global economy.

　　Paul Frimpong, executive director of the Africa-China Policy Advisory Center, a think tank in Ghana, pointed out that China is an indispensable part of the global economy and a huge driving force that will help reshape the global economy in the long run.

　　Planner: Gu Zhenqiu

　　Producer: Feng Junyang Wang Jingzhong

　　Coordinator: Yan Junyan Jin Jing Sun Xiaoling Han Yan

　　Reporter: Zhao Xiuzhi Zhao Xiaona Zhang Qi Zhou Yue Xie Yuzhi Zhao Danliang Zhang Ke Yu Shuai Wang Lili Li Xuejun Wang Feng Yao Bing Yang Still Yu Fuqing Li Rui Li Cheng Liu Chang Zhu Shaobin Xu Zheng

　　Reporters: Liu Xiaoming, Ren He, Wu Jingze, Larry Niederzeliko Stefanić, Chiarao Hurtado, Alberto Penado, Jurica Kobler, James Safar RajaboffSethPeter WallinskiMaria SpiriapuloAngelos Chazis

　　Copywriter: Xu Xiaolei

　　Editor: Jin Jing, Han Yan, Sun Xiaoling, Xu Xiaolei, Cheng Dayu

　　Editing: Huang Qinyao (reporter)

　　Co-produced by the London All-Media Editing Center of the International Department of Xinhua News Agency

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