The tourism industry in Beijing, Tianjin and neighboring Hebei province is preparing to cash in on the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

 

On Friday, Beijing and Zhangjiakou in Hebei were named by the International Olympic Committee as host of the winter sports showpiece.

 

Song Yu, head of the Beijing Tourism Development Commission, said the differences between the capital and Zhangjiakou will provide a great opportunity to integrate the tourism industry in the capital and Hebei.

 

"Now, with the integration of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, the time and cost of visiting Tianjin and Hebei has been cut greatly. This makes the neighboring areas more attractive. Beijing will also provide more cross-regional products for tourists," Song said.

 

Li Jinlu, director of the tourism authority in Hebei, said that winning the Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games bid is a new start for the province's tourism industry.

 

Despite Tianjin having no direct involvement in the 2022 Winter Olympics, He Zhineng, deputy director of the municipality's tourism authority, said Tianjin is a good choice for training and preparation for winter sports.

 

"Snow-and ice-themed tourism will become a new growth point for tourism integration between Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei," He said. "And Tianjin will develop jointly with Beijing and Hebei into a sports tourism zone."

 

He believes the Winter Olympics will not only increase the number of winter sports fans at home but also attract more overseas visitors. 

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