Oh, sorry to wake you up Turtle controller for you to post one of your abusive rants.
Actually, when airports are discussing potential opportunities for new routes with airlines, I would be very surprised if tourism wasn't one of many topics that were on the agenda.
As regards the BHX charter flights to China, you may have noticed that they are being operated by the airline that was expected to announce scheduled flights from Manchester this summer but which it seems are not now happening. Worth discussing the possible implications for MAN - you obviously think not.