Tibet's Economy Up 11.4 Percent In Q1

July,27 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

Tibet's economy grew by 11.4 percent year on year to reach 13.3 billion yuan (2.1 billion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of this year, local authorities announced Thursday.

During the period, social retail sales reached 5.7 billion yuan, up 14.3 percent, and foreign trade reached 255 million U.S. dollars, up 52.3 percent, a spokesman with the Tibet Regional Development and Reform Commission said.

From January to March, it received 230,000 people travel to Tibet, up 23.7 percent from a year earlier, and a half were travel to Lhasa, the spokesman said.

Tourism revenue rose 27.9 percent to reach 229 million yuan during the period, he said.

Tibet's economy achieved steady yet rapid development in the first quarter, he added.

About the Author - Master Catherine Jigme

With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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