陶希东：提品质拓客源扩大入境消费

Core Insights - Xi'an is focusing on inbound tourism and duty-free consumption, collaborating with overseas tourism companies and hotels to enhance inbound consumption [1] - Inbound consumption is crucial for promoting high-level opening-up, facilitating domestic and international dual circulation, and establishing a new development pattern [1] - The development of international consumer cities is essential for enhancing consumption capabilities and testing international standards [1] Domestic Practices - The vitality of inbound consumption in national and international consumer cities is increasing, with significant potential for expansion [2] - Recent policies, including transit visa exemptions and improved payment convenience, have led to over 20.89 million inbound foreign visitors in the first three quarters of this year, a year-on-year increase of over 50% [2] - The number of domestic duty-free shops has surpassed 10,000 by the end of August this year, indicating an optimized inbound consumption environment [2] Future Development - International consumer cities need to attract and serve foreign consumers better, which is a primary task for world-class international consumer cities [2] - Efforts should include visa facilitation, international flight accessibility, language environment improvements, payment convenience, and tax refund policy reforms [2] - There is a need to adapt to new international consumption trends and demands, enhancing service quality and diversifying tourist demographics [2] Focus Areas - Emphasis on diverse forms of tourism, including leisure, business, family visits, exhibitions, and cultural performances, to enhance the experience for international visitors [3] - Development of culturally rich, immersive tourism products and experiences to increase interaction and engagement for inbound travelers [3] - Targeting younger demographics and families with tailored cultural and educational tourism projects to enhance service capabilities for all age groups [3] Cross-City Cooperation - Strengthening intercity collaboration to market towards developed countries, creating cross-regional tourism projects to attract more foreign visitors [3] - The trend of inbound tourists opting for cross-city travel highlights the need for international consumer cities to enhance collaborative efforts and create a "must-visit" list for tourists [3]