海湾国家“中国游”热潮涌动

Group 1 - The number of Chinese tourists traveling to the UAE has significantly increased during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, with bookings to Abu Dhabi rising by 229% and to Dubai by 27% year-on-year [1][3] - China has implemented a visa-free policy for all members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), facilitating easier travel for GCC citizens to China, which has led to a surge in interest in "China tours" [1][3] - Various promotional activities have been organized by the UAE Chinese Cultural Center to enhance awareness of the Chinese inbound tourism market among GCC citizens [1][3] Group 2 - A delegation of 130 representatives from Chinese cultural and tourism departments and related enterprises participated in the 2025 Arab Tourism Exhibition in Dubai, promoting Chinese inbound tourism with a focus on "tourism + culture," "tourism + aviation," and "tourism + technology" [2][3] - The "Hello! China" CHINA GATEWAY 2025 tourism trade fair in Dubai attracted over 160 representatives from Chinese and Arab travel businesses, facilitating discussions on tourism cooperation between China and the Gulf region [3][4] Group 3 - The introduction of the visa-free policy has been positively received, with local tourism companies in the UAE planning to launch dedicated websites and customized travel routes for GCC tourists visiting China [7][6] - The number of direct flights between China and the UAE has increased significantly, with over 200 weekly round-trip flights operated by seven airlines, enhancing connectivity and reducing travel costs [6][7] - The first quarter of this year saw a 100% increase in inbound tourism orders on Ctrip, with Saudi Arabia's orders increasing by 235%, indicating a strong market response to the new policies [7]