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

Published July 8, 2026 by Staff Writer

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 State Council has approved the most ambitious inbound tourism target in the country’s history—and the implications for aviation, destination strategy, investment,…

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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

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.

As 21 APEC economies gather in Macao under China’s 2026 presidency, the region responsible for roughly one-fifth of global tourism prepares to…

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

Published June 19, 2026 by Staff Writer

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.

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…

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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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