What has the man been looking forward to?

W: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Green?
M: Speaking.
W: Good evening, Mr. Green. This is Julia.
M: Good evening ,Julia.
W: I wish to tell yon that a visit to the Great Wall has been decided. I wonder if you’d like to go.
M: Certainly. I’ve been looking forward to it. What time are we leaving?
W: Tomorrow morning at eight. We’ll gather at the gate of the hotel at a quarter to eight.  Please try to be ready before that time.
M: I will. Thank you. Is that all?
W: Yes, that’s it. Goodbye.
M: Goodbye.