00:10The Mid-Optum Festival once again mobilized millions of people across China with a strong impact on tourism and economic
00:19activity.
00:20From Beijing, our correspondent Bruno Facci has the details.
00:26Greetings, comrades, here from Beijing, where China's Ministry of Transport estimated more than 650 million international passenger trips during the
00:40three-days Mid-Optum Festival holiday that happens from September 25 to 27.
00:48The intense movement of travelers also boosted tourism and consumption across the country.
00:55The Mid-Optum Festival is one of China's major traditional celebrations.
01:01During the holiday, millions of people take the opportunity to travel, reunite with their families and visit different destinations around
01:12the country.
01:12In Beijing, nearly 9 million tourists visit the capital during the holiday, generating around $1.7 billion in tourism revenues.
01:26The increase in visitors was also reflected in commercial activities.
01:32Sales by monitor companies in Beijing grew 20% during the three-day holiday.
01:40These tourism activities were also supported by policies aimed to stimulate consumption.
01:48During this period, more than 20,000 cultural and tourism activities were organized across the country.
01:57With this news, from here, the capital of China will go back with you to the studios.
02:03We hope to see you again tonight.
02:04Thank you again for joining us.
02:05Bye, now.
