Tourism In March 2013, the Hangzhou Tourism Commission started an online campaign via Facebook, the 'Modern Marco Polo' campaign. Over the next year nearly 26,000 participants applied from around the globe, in the hopes of becoming Hangzhou's first foreign tourism ambassador. In a press conference in Hangzhou on 20 May 2014, Liam Bates was announced as the successful winner and won a $55,000 contract, being the first foreigner ever to be appointed by China's government in such an official role.
Tourism In March 2013 the Hangzhou Tourism Commission started an online campaign via Facebook the 'Modern Marco Polo' campaign Over the next year nearly 26000 participants applied from around the globe in the hopes of becoming Hangzhou's first foreign tourism ambassador In a press conference in Hangzhou on 20 May 2014 Liam Bates was announced as the successful winner and won a $55000 contract being the first foreigner ever to be appointed by China's government in such an official role