Golden Week boosts travel firms

Shoppers walking in Beijing Avenue in Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong province. Tourism is more than just traveling and sightseeing: It also involves other business sectors including catering, lodging, shopping, entertainment and transportation. It is estimated that every yuan added to tourism revenues generates 10.2 yuan in added value for the service industry. And every one direct job opportunity will secure more than five indirect job positions. Provided to China Daily