The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will provide great opportunities
for China's tourism industry, said Aris Spiliotopoulos, Minister of
Tourism of the Hellenic Republic, during his visit in Beijing on
Tuesday.
Olympic-related tourism has become one of the key economic
legacies for host countries. As the birthplace of modern Olympics
and host country of the last summer Olympic Games, Greece has
benefited greatly from the international sporting event.
By hosting the Olympic Games, China will have an excellent
opportunity to showcase its latest technology, economic development
and young generations to the world like never before,
Spiliotopoulos told chinadaily.com.cn in an exclusive
interview.
In order to maximize opportunities from the Olympics, Beijing
has to make a strategic plan in advance, especially on how to turn
Olympic stadiums and gymnasiums into culture and tourism
facilities, he explained, when talking about Greece's
experience.
(China Daily November 28, 2007)