Hungarian cruise manager welcomes return of Chinese tourists

STORY: Hungarian cruise manager welcomes return of Chinese tourists DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists and sightseeing boats 2. SOUNDBITE (Hungarian): GABOR SPANYIK, Managing director of MAHART PassNave Passenger Shipping Ltd. STORYLINE: A senior manager of Hungary's largest passenger shipping company said that the steady and gradual growth in the number of Chinese tourists will make the year 2023 as good as 2019. After China optimized its COVID-19 response and lifted travel restrictions, Chinese tourists have been flocking to popular destinations in various parts of the world, including Hungary, boosting the tourism industry. SOUNDBITE (Hungarian): GABOR SPANYIK, Managing director of MAHART PassNave Passenger Shipping Ltd. "I believe that one of the most important things for Hungary is the return of Chinese tourists. Chinese tourists are now arriving in greater numbers, which can already be seen on the banks of the river D