If China's economy takes a hit from the Wuhan coronavirus, it could prove costly for the visitor economy here, a China-New Zealand tourism researcher says. Cheng Min A pilot wearing a protective suit parks a cargo plane at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport in Wuhan. "There are estimates that the impact of the virus on the Chinese economy may reduce that GDP growth by a further 1 per cent." About 408,300 Chinese visitors arrived in the year to November, down more than 9 per cent from the previous year. "In the longer term, I think we will continue to see a growth in Chinese visitors.

Source: Stuff January 28, 2020 18:11 UTC