China tourism revenue up 18% in 1H2011

China's National Tourism Administration reported China's tourism revenue increased 18% year-on-year to exceed CNY1000 billion (USD153.8 billion) in the first six months of 2011 (Xinhua, 14-Jul-2011). Domestic tourists increased 13% to 1330 million while international arrivals increased 1% to 66 million in 1H2011.