海湾国家继续看好中国游客市场——访阿拉伯旅游展中东地区总监达妮埃尔·柯蒂斯

Group 1 - The Arab Tourism Exhibition is the largest tourism event in the Middle East, attracting over 2,800 exhibitors from more than 160 countries, with a significant representation from China [1] - Chinese tourists are among the highest spenders in the Middle East, with their spending expected to increase by 130% from 2024 to 2030 [2] - The UAE and Qatar have implemented visa-free policies for Chinese tourists, while Saudi Arabia has introduced an electronic visa system to attract more visitors [2] Group 2 - The Dubai Economic and Tourism Authority is actively promoting the "Welcome China" strategy, optimizing visa policies and cultural experiences to enhance tourism from China [3] - The number of exhibitors in the tourism technology sector has increased by 25%, focusing on artificial intelligence and data analytics, indicating a trend towards smart tourism [5] - Efforts are being made to improve the average stay of Chinese tourists in the UAE, including hiring Chinese-speaking staff and offering personalized travel routes [2]