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China’s 190 Million Declaration: The Five-Year Tourism Plan That Could Reshape Global TourismThe domestic tourism target — 8.3 billion trips annually by 2030, generating 7.7 trillion yuan in tourism expenditure — is arguably the plan's most consequential objective for China's own economy.

China’s 190 Million Declaration: The Five-Year Tourism Plan That Could Reshape Global Tourism

Published July 8, 2026 by Staff Writer

China’s State Council has approved the most ambitious inbound tourism target in the country’s history—and the implications for aviation, destination strategy, investment, and global tourism competitiveness are immediate and far-reaching.…

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Beijing Draws a Line on the Ice: China’s New Antarctic Law and the Future of Polar TourismChina has introduced new Antarctic regulations imposing fines of up to 1 million yuan as it moves to regulate growing outbound tourism activity to the polar region.

Beijing Draws a Line on the Ice: China’s New Antarctic Law and the Future of Polar Tourism

Published June 24, 2026 by Staff Writer

China has introduced new Antarctic regulations imposing fines of up to 1 million yuan as it moves to regulate growing outbound tourism activity to the polar region. Global (Tourism Reporter)…

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All Eyes on Macao: Why the APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting Could Shape Asia-Pacific Tourism’s Next DecadeIn 2025, Macao welcomed more than 40 million visitor arrivals, a year-on-year increase of 14.7 per cent, while international arrivals approached 2.8 million.

All Eyes on Macao: Why the APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting Could Shape Asia-Pacific Tourism’s Next Decade

Published June 22, 2026 by Staff Writer

As 21 APEC economies gather in Macao under China’s 2026 presidency, the region responsible for roughly one-fifth of global tourism prepares to chart its next phase of growth.  ASIA (Tourism…

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Cambodia Bets Big on China: Inside the Visa-Free Pilot That Could Reshape Its Tourism RecoveryFor Cambodia's tourism sector, the implications of a successful visa-free pilot extend well beyond the headline arrivals figures.

Cambodia Bets Big on China: Inside the Visa-Free Pilot That Could Reshape Its Tourism Recovery

Published June 19, 2026 by Staff Writer

From 15 June, Chinese nationals can enter Cambodia visa-free for up to 14 days—a four-month policy experiment aimed at accelerating the return of one of the country’s most important visitor…

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China’s ¥1 Billion Tourism Move Is Reshaping Asia-Pacific Travel DemandGuangzhou, capital of southern Guangdong Province, serves as main venue for China Tourism Day themed events, introducing "ticket stub-based" discount policy enabling visitors accessing special offers across the province by presenting valid travel or event stubs—airline tickets, high-speed rail tickets, or tickets to major sporting events and performances.

China’s ¥1 Billion Tourism Move Is Reshaping Asia-Pacific Travel Demand

Published April 25, 2026 by Staff Writer

China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism launches a month-long stimulus through 31 May, offering 9,000+ consumer benefits. After Qingming’s 135 million trips, Q1’s 21.33 million foreign entries signal visa-free success,…

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Why China is Poised to Become the World’s Largest Tourism Economy by 2031 (And What This Means for Travellers Choosing Between East and West)US visa application processes require social media account disclosures, extensive background checks, interview appointments experiencing months-long wait times in major source markets, and fees that combined with travel costs make US trips expensive before visitors arrive.

Why China is Poised to Become the World’s Largest Tourism Economy by 2031 (And What This Means for Travellers Choosing Between East and West)

Published April 16, 2026 by Staff Writer

As US tourism declines amid visa barriers, China grows 9.9%—powered by $968B domestic spending and visa-free policies—on track to overtake America by 2031 Beijing & Washington (Tourism Reporter) — If…

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