China's National Day holiday traveling spree a boon for global tourism

STORY: China's National Day holiday traveling spree a boon for global tourism DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHILLIPA HARRISON, Managing director of Tourism Australia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LELISE DUGA, Commissioner of Ethiopia's Oromia Tourism Commission 4. various of Chinese tourists STORYLINE: As the National Day holiday kicks off, millions of Chinese have decided to shun "staycations" and embark on journeys to explore the world. Many countries have rolled out policies ahead of the holiday this year to welcome more tourists. Australia, for example, recommenced the visa process for Chinese group travelers. Tourism Australia, the Australian government agency responsible for attracting international visitors to Australia, greeted the first Chinese tour group that arrived in the country on Friday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHILLIPA HARRISON, Managing director of Tourism Australia "We are ready