Sports to boost Hainan tourism

China will encourage new tourism-related activities in Hainan province, such as horse racing, sports betting and an instant lottery, to help build the province into a leading global tourism destination, central government authorities said.

A plan released by the National Development and Reform Commission on Friday says work will be facilitated to develop a sports tourism industry, which will feature sports activities related to beaches, water, horse racing, aviation, motor racing and the outdoors.

Entry restrictions on participating in sports boat, aircraft, motor vehicle and motorcycle activities will be relaxed, the plan states.