Published: 10:36am, 11 Mar, 2016 Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018 Shanghai Zoo , scheduled to open in June , will boost China ’s tourism industry growth despite the country ’s current economic problems , according to analysts from the investment bank China Pacific Capital Corporation . The theme park is forecast to attract 11.5 million visitors in the first year of operation and an annual traffic flow of up to 34 million when it becomes fully operational ; the influx of visitors to the park will also benefit hotels , airlines , restaurants and other scenic attractions in the area .
Shanghai Zoo , scheduled to open in June , will boost China ’s tourism industry growth despite the country ’s current economic problems , according to analysts from the investment bank China Pacific Capital Corporation . The theme park is forecast to attract 11.5 million visitors in the first year of operation and an annual traffic flow of up to 34 million when it becomes fully operational ; the influx of visitors to the park will also benefit hotels , airlines , restaurants and other scenic attractions in the area .