Visitors spread wings at home and abroad

Editor's Note: China will stage its annual largest political event - the "two sessions" - in less than 10 days. At the gatherings, the country's top legislators and political advisers - more than 5,000 from all walks of life-will discuss the most pressing political, economic and social issues, and map the country's development blueprint for the next five years. Starting today, China Daily will take a close look at a series of hot topics and catchphrases for this year's sessions.

Tourism industry on the march: China, the largest market for outbound tourism, has seen rapid growth in the number of overseas trips and consumption, according to the China National Tourism Administration and the National Bureau of Statistics.

The industry has become a leading force driving economic growth. Last year, it contributed more than 10 percent of the nation's GDP.