Due to the unique skyscrapers and the beautiful lake view of Lake Michigan, the "360-degree observation deck of Chicago" and the architectural tour of Chicago River have become the must-see routes for most tourists to Chicago.
Nicole Williamson, general manager of "Chicago 360 Degrees", said at the press conference held that day that the number of tourists from China has been increasing in recent years and has become the fastest growing consumer group in the Chicago tourism market. Opening Alipay and WeChat payment services will bring more convenience to China tourists.
Andrew Sagis, chief operating officer of Vendra Cruise Company, said that the tour around the lake in Michigan and the architectural tour along the Chicago River are both classic tours. This company, which was founded more than 80 years ago, now provides new payment services for tourists from China, which will surely make China tourists have a better travel experience.
Sharla Cheung, Cultural Counselor of the Consulate General of China in Chicago, who attended the meeting, said he was glad to see more and more tourists from China coming to Chicago. China National Tourism Administration predicts that the number of outbound tourists in China will reach 700 million in the next five years. I hope that China and the United States will increase cooperation in the field of tourism and enjoy the dividends brought about by it.
Chicago Tourism Bureau estimates that Chicago * * * attracted 55.2 million tourists in 20 17, an increase of 2.5% over 20 16, among which overseas tourists increased rapidly, especially those from China. According to the data released by the Chicago Tourism Bureau, from 2065438 to 2006, the total number of China tourists in Chicago reached192,000, a year-on-year increase of 22.7%.