2021-04-22 11:31:04 GMT2021-04-22 19:31:04(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
BEIJING, April 22 (Xinhua) The prospects of the global leisure industry were extensively discussed by experts and officials at the six-day Pinggu World Leisure Conference that concluded Wednesday in the Pinggu District of Beijing.
COVID-19 has brought about challenges to the development prospects of the industry globally. Providing more diversified options and services for recreation is important for economic development and quality of life, according to participants of the conference. The leisure industry matters. A leisurely and healthy lifestyle not only concerns the quality of people s lives but also promotes all-round development, said Ou Xiaoli, an official with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).