Hainan sees tourism revenue grow in H1

HAIKOU - Tourism revenue of South China's Hainan province totaled 49.1 billion yuan ($7.14 billion) in the first half of 2019, up 9.1 percent year-on-year, local authorities said Wednesday.

The island province received 38.6 million tourists in the first six months, up 6 percent year-on-year, according to a press conference on Hainan's economy.

Local tourism resorts and industrial bases boosted the development of Hainan's tourism market. A total of 33 tourism, recreational and sports projects are under construction, with a combined investment of about 26.6 billion yuan.

Meanwhile, rural tourism, duty-free stores and the cruise service industry have also contributed to Hainan's tourism market.