Switzerland welcomes return of Chinese tourists

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Switzerland welcomes return of Chinese tourists

STORY: Switzerland welcomes return of Chinese tourists DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:35 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists in Switzerland 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GUO PING, Tour guide 3. various of Chinese tourists in Switzerland 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ADRIAN SCHMIED, Market Manager China of Jungfraubahnen Management 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEPHANE LINDER, CEO, Kirchhofer Group STORYLINE: Switzerland has welcomed a rising number of Chinese tourists after China resumed outbound group travel to 20 countries on Feb. 6. A group of 25 people from China visited the city of Lucerne and the popular scenic spot and winter sports resort Jungfrau in central Switzerland on Monday and Tuesday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GUO PING, Tour guide "After arriving in Switzerland, we are enchanted by the picturesque scenery here. We are all very excited." It has been three years since China suspended outbound group tours -- the major form of travel for outbound

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