ETC calls for easier visa rules for Chinese travelers

BRUSSELS - The European Travel Commission called for full visa liberalization for Chinese travelers last week in a bid to tap into the world's largest outbound travel market and generate more inbound spending and jobs across Europe.

The ETC, an association of 32 national tourism organizations, is the leading promoter of Europe as a tourist destination.

In a news release, the ETC says it has published a report quantifying the potential impacts of visa facilitation for Chinese travelers on European tourism.