2025-02-11
24 分钟The Asian Winter Games in Harbin, the capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, have drawn a considerable number of sports enthusiasts to the city, providing a significant short-term boost to the local economy. However, how can large sporting events like these better integrate with local tourism to create a lasting impact on regional economies? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly and Yushun.
Discussion keeps the world turning.
This is Roundtable.
How can large sports events such as the ongoing Asian Winter Games better integrate
with local tourism to create a lasting impact on regional economies?
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Coming to you live from Beijing.
This is Roundtable.
I'm He Young.
For today's program, I'm joined by Steve Hatherley and Yu Shun in the studio.
First, on Today's show,
the 9th Asian Winter Games have boosted Harbin's status as a premier ice and snow tourism destination.
Harbin, the capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province,
has been known to the Chinese people as a top destination of winter tourism.
Now, the Games have put the city on the global map,
showcasing its potential to seamlessly integrate winter sports with tourism.
So let's take a look at what's going on now.
Apparently, sports events, it does boost local tourism and economy,
especially when you've got this big winter sports event going on in town.