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"China is now the world's major source of tourists. Other countries around the world are trying to attract Chinese travelers who are stepping out of China for their first time."

David Scowsill, president and CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council, said on Saturday, speaking about the establishment of the World Tourism Cities Federation. The organization, initiated by 37 cities around the world, is the first of its kind to have its headquarters in China, suggesting how large the supply of tourists is in the world's most populous country.