The travel and tourism industry in China is substantially bigger than automotive manufacturing and supports almost as many jobs as the mining sector, according to a research undertaken by Oxford Economics for the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) sponsored by American Express. The research was released recently during a speech by David Scowsill, President and CEO, WTTC at the ‘International Tourism Industry Expo’ in Guangdong, China.

Right location, free Wifi connection and competitive rates are among top priorities for business travellers from Asia-Pacific making hotel bookings, according to a recent survey. The choice of hotels among Asian business men is based on the proximity of the property to the business avenue (53%), followed by presence of a free Wifi connection (49%) and competitive rates (46%).