Crete and China’s Hainan province sign cooperation protocol on tourism

The Regional Governor stressed that steps will be taken to reinforce the exports of Cretan products and increase Chinese tourist arrivals.

Regional Governor of Crete Stavros Arnaoutakis and Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Hainan Provincial Committee Yu Xun who is currently in Crete accompanied by a five-member delegation, signed on Monday a protocol of cooperation in the sectors of tourism, trade, and culture.

During the meeting that took place in the Regional Governor’s offices, Mr. Arnaoutakis stressed the advantages of Crete in the sectors of culture, quality tourism, and production of goods. He also made a specific reference to the unique Cretan diet and noted that steps will be taken to reinforce the exports of Cretan products and increase Chinese tourist arrivals.

Mr. Yu Xun expressed his satisfaction for the signing of the cooperation protocol and said that this is a first step that will lead to further cooperation in different sectors in the future.