Employment in Tourism in 2005

44.5 million people. According to the announcement issued by official website, Ministry of Culture and Tourism of People's Republic of China (PRC), in 2005, there were 7.49 million direct employees, 37 million indirect employees and 44.5 million employees, accounting for 5.2% of the total number of employees in China. Tourism, known internationally as tourism industry, is a comprehensive industry that relies on tourism resources and facilities to attract or receive tourists and provide them with transportation, sightseeing, accommodation, catering, shopping and entertainment.