China tourism called 'one of best' examples

Poverty reduction using new models praised; travel sector grows to 11% of nation's economy

China is a good example of how a country can develop a healthy tourism industry, industry insiders said.

"China is one of the best examples of how tourism can be prioritized to show its potential, with themes such as rural poverty reduction," said Taleb Rifai, secretary-general of the United Nations World Tourism Organization.