武汉2025上半年出入境外国人增42.3%

Group 1 - The total number of foreign travelers entering and exiting Wuhan Tianhe International Airport reached 133,000 in the first half of this year, a year-on-year increase of 42.3% [1] - Among these, the number of visa-free foreign entrants was 33,000, which is three times that of the same period last year, accounting for 54% of total foreign arrivals [1] - The airport has implemented various policies such as unilateral visa exemptions and 240-hour transit visa exemptions, expanding its international reach to cover 160 countries and regions, representing 70% of the total number of countries globally [1] Group 2 - In the first half of 2025, the number of domestic residents entering and exiting through Tianhe Airport reached 511,000, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 19.3% [2] - Popular travel destinations include Southeast Asian countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, as well as Hong Kong, Macau, Seoul, Tokyo, and Osaka [2] - Starting July 1, Hubei Province launched a tax refund policy for departing foreign travelers, enhancing the appeal of inbound tourism [2]