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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)

Published April 16, 2026 by Staff Writer

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.

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…

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China’s 250 Million Daily Journeys: What the Spring Festival Travel Phenomenon Reveals About the World’s Most Dynamic Tourism Market

Published February 23, 2026 by Staff Writer

China’s 250 Million Daily Journeys: What the Spring Festival Travel Phenomenon Reveals About the World’s Most Dynamic Tourism MarketThat approximates what China accomplished between early February and last weekend: 5.08 billion cross-regional passenger movements averaging 250 million trips daily, with single-day peaks hitting 353 million.

Whilst Western destinations obsess over managing a few million summer visitors, China just orchestrated 5.08 billion trips in twenty days—and the implications…

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The Great Wall Just Got a Lot Easier to Reach: China’s Visa-Free Welcome to British Travellers and What It Means for Tourism

Published February 17, 2026 by Staff Writer

The Great Wall Just Got a Lot Easier to Reach: China’s Visa-Free Welcome to British Travellers and What It Means for Tourism97 per cent of Chinese visitors to the UK arrive by air, with 88 per cent of seat capacity on direct routes concentrated on London-bound services — 60 per cent of which land at Heathrow.

After years of bureaucratic barriers and diplomatic frost, China has flung open its doors to British passport holders — and the tourism,…

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Shanghai Records Surge in Inbound Tourism in 2025, Welcoming Over 9.36 Million Visitors

Published February 13, 2026 by Staff Writer

Shanghai Records Surge in Inbound Tourism in 2025, Welcoming Over 9.36 Million VisitorsAs more targeted, high-end travel experiences come to market, Shanghai is expected to attract a growing number of international visitors in the coming years amid the continued recovery and evolution of global travel.

Shanghai, China (Tourism Reporter) — Shanghai’s tourism market rebounded strongly in 2025, with inbound travel rising sharply throughout the year. The city…

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China’s Tourism Sector in 2025: Record Recovery, Visa-Free Expansions, and Emerging Hotspots

Published January 10, 2026 by Staff Writer

China’s Tourism Sector in 2025: Record Recovery, Visa-Free Expansions, and Emerging HotspotsThe 2026 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), falling on February 17, marks the longest holiday in recent history with a nine-day break from February 15-23, extended by weekend adjustments.

Beijing, China (TRI) — With 2026 now underway, China’s tourism sector continues to show strong signs of post-pandemic recovery, backed by early…

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