China Daily: Travel Industry Starting To Show Signs Of Recovery

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According to a recent survey of 1,000 Chinese travelers on the Chinese mainland by Oliver Wyman, 77 percent would consider domestic destinations for their first trip after the epidemic subsides. Moreover, 56 percent would be willing to spend more on travel than before the outbreak.

Jacques Penhirin, partner and the head of China retail and consumer goods practice at Oliver Wyman speaks to China Daily that these results exceeded our expectations, particularly in regard to Chinese consumers' willingness and eagerness to once again take trips. We look forward to the country's consumer market restoring its prosperity.

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