2007 China travel and tourism economic research

The "2007 China travel and tourism economic research," published by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) earlier this year, shows that in 2007, China's personal travel expenses are expected to reach approximately 900 billion Yuan, making up 10.1 percent of the total amount of personal, individual consumption. By 2017, China's personal travel expenses will reach 3.5 trillion Yuan, making up 11.5 percent of the total amount of personal, individual consumption.