Core Insights - The expansion of visa-free policies in China is significantly boosting inbound tourism, with the number of countries eligible for unilateral visa exemptions increasing to 47 and the number for 240-hour transit visa exemptions rising to 55 [1][2] Group 1: Inbound Tourism Growth - The recent implementation of visa-free policies for citizens from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain is expected to enhance inbound tourism [2] - A notable increase in inbound tourism from South Korea has been observed since the introduction of unilateral visa exemptions, with over 400 tourists arriving in April and plans for more groups in July [3][2] - In the first four months of this year, Shandong received 423,000 inbound tourists, marking a year-on-year increase of 69.8% [7] Group 2: Policy and Service Initiatives - Shandong province has introduced a series of policies and financial incentives, including a 20 million RMB fund to support travel agencies that attract inbound tourists [4] - The province has launched a special action plan for enhancing inbound tourism services, focusing on improving product offerings, customs services, and payment environments [4] - Various cities in Shandong, including Qingdao and Taian, have rolled out specific measures to promote inbound tourism, such as enhancing service standards and creating attractive travel packages [6][4]
免签名单再拉长,山东各地密集出台“入境游”政策引客来
Qi Lu Wan Bao Wang·2025-06-13 11:42