上半年免签入境外国人占比超七成，旅企持续加码入境游

Core Insights - The National Immigration Administration reported significant growth in inbound travel, with 13.64 million visa-free foreign visitors in the first half of the year, accounting for 71.2% of total inbound visitors, representing a year-on-year increase of 53.9% [1][4]. Policy Developments - The administration has been actively promoting institutional openness in immigration management, enhancing visa-free arrangements, and has added Indonesia to the list of countries eligible for a 240-hour visa-free transit policy, increasing the total to 55 countries [3]. - New regional visa-free policies have been implemented for ASEAN tourist groups entering Yunnan's Xishuangbanna, allowing for visa-free stays of up to 6 days [3]. - Comprehensive visa exemption agreements have been signed with Uzbekistan, Malaysia, and Azerbaijan, while unilateral visa exemptions have been granted to nine countries including Brazil and Saudi Arabia [3]. Industry Response - Tourism companies are capitalizing on the rising trend of inbound tourism by enhancing product offerings, such as half-day tours and deep-dive experiences [6]. - China Tourism Group and Shenzhou Holiday are developing new inbound tourism products tailored to the needs of international travelers, including popular routes and unique experiences in western China [6]. - The demand for inbound travel inquiries has increased, with shorter inquiry cycles, prompting travel agencies to enhance their resource reserves to cater to specific dietary needs of tourists from countries like Indonesia and Saudi Arabia [6].