陕西各地各部门积极做好假期消费市场保障，让游客行得安心、吃得放心、玩得开心。全省各级文 化市场综合执法机构共出动执法人员11594人次，检查经营单位5024家次。 又讯 （记者 杨光）10月11日，记者从中国铁路西安局集团有限公司（以下简称"西安铁路局"）获 悉：10月10日24时，为期12天的国庆中秋假期铁路运输圆满收官。据统计，9月29日至10月10日，西安 铁路局累计发送旅客690.8万人次，同比增长4.8%，创历史同期新高；10月1日发送旅客80.6万人次，创 历史同期单日客发新纪录。假日期间，铁路货物运输依旧繁忙，西安铁路局货物运输日均装车16305 车，环比9月日均增加506车。 国庆中秋假期，省外游客和过夜游客占比显著增长。据测算，全省接待省外游客较去年同期增加 143万人次，同比增长15%；接待过夜游客1138.6万人次，同比增长23.7%。 随着入境免签政策红利持续释放，陕西入境游热度持续攀升。外国游客身着汉服漫步街巷，在传统 医馆体验号脉问诊，跟随文化大使学习唐代叉手礼，通过传统书法、画扇创作领略东方美学韵味，深入 感受三秦大地的厚重历史与非遗魅力。陕西出入境边防检查总站数据显示，10月1 ...

仁川市文化福祉政务副市长黄孝镇接受新华社记者采访时说："免签政策让两国民众能够（更便利地） 观光旅行，凸显了韩中之间的密切关系，相信这也将成为韩中增进互信的新契机。"黄孝镇表示，希望 今后有更多中国游客访问仁川。 韩国政府8月初发布消息说，从今年9月29日至明年6月30日，韩国政府将对中国团体游客实施临时性入 境免签政策。据韩联社报道，中国三人以上团体游客可免签入境韩国并停留15天。济州地区与此前相 同，个人和团体游客均可免签入境并停留30天。 29日，中国天津东方国际邮轮有限公司旗下"梦想"号邮轮停靠仁川港。仁川市政府在仁川"1883开港广 场"为到访的中国游客举办欢迎活动，安排了韩式炸鸡和啤酒品尝、韩服试穿体验，并准备了跆拳道、 四物打击乐等体现韩国传统文化的表演。 新华社韩国仁川9月29日电（记者陆睿 孙一然）韩国政府对中国团体游客临时性入境免签政策29日正 式生效。在韩国仁川等入境港口，当地政府当天为到访的中国游客举办了欢迎活动。 ...

为确保免签政策精准高效实施，无锡出入境边防检查站加强勤务组织调度，实时监测口岸流量，加强高 峰时段分流引导，为"急难愁盼"旅客开通绿色通道，确保口岸通关始终安全顺畅。 本报讯(俞圣彤王雨橦)9月16日21时许，随着MU2990航班落地无锡硕放机场，无锡迎来首批适用入境免 签政策的俄罗斯籍旅客。在入境大厅，无锡边检站民警仅用5分钟为旅客Petrova Veronika办理了免签入 境手续。"我来自俄罗斯加里宁格勒州，这是我第5次来中国。"Petrova说，"免签政策十分便捷，通关体 验更好了，下次我还会带家人一起来中国游玩。" "随着免签政策红利不断释放，外籍旅客来华数量攀升。我们推出'一揽子'措施不断提高通关效率，通 过设置240小时过境免签手续办理区，启用外国人入境卡自助填报终端，上新快捷通关智能备案设备， 增派外语服务队提供政策解读、通关引导等举措，不断提升旅客通关便利体验。"无锡出入境边防检查 站执勤二队教导员林玲说。 9月15日起，中国对俄罗斯普通护照持有者试行30天免签政策，覆盖商务、旅游、探亲等多重场景。这 一政策将俄罗斯籍旅客可过境免签停留中国240小时调整为可免签入境30天，进一步提升俄罗斯籍 ...

来中国商务出差的旅客戈列夫先生这次计划在武汉和青岛的公司考察，免签政策为他节省了不少时间。他说，有了如此方便的入境免 签政策，今后他与中国伙伴的商贸往来会更便捷。 "我来到中国，是因为非常想看看这个国家。免签政策实施后，我到中国来更容易了。可以了解中国文化，这让我太高兴了！"9月15日 上午近11时，第一次来中国旅游的俄罗斯籍女士阿法娜谢娃和姐姐一起走进武汉天河国际机场口岸大厅，对为他们服务的武汉边检站民警 频频竖起大拇指点赞。 近期，为进一步便利中外人员往来，中方决定扩大免签国家范围。2025年9月15日至2026年9月14日，中国对俄罗斯持普通护照人员试 行入境免签政策，俄罗斯持普通护照人员来华经商、旅游、观光、探亲访友、交流访问，过境不超过30天，可免办签证入境。9月15日上 午，武汉天河国际机场口岸迎来政策实施后的首个俄罗斯直飞武汉的CZ8004航班，282位旅客中126位俄罗斯籍旅客享受了入境免签政策。 "我们在申请中国签证时就被告知可以免签，这太幸福了！我们当即决定来感受一下。也欢迎中国朋友们到俄罗斯玩。"与丈夫和孩子 一起来中国度假的格尔曼女士说，"我们很热爱中国，中俄人民应该友谊长存！" 面对 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant increase in foreign travelers benefiting from China's visa facilitation policies, particularly the 240-hour transit visa exemption, which has led to a notable rise in tourism and cross-border travel to China [1][2]. Group 1: Visa Facilitation Policies - The number of foreign travelers utilizing the 240-hour transit visa exemption reached 13.64 million in the first half of the year, marking a 53.9% year-on-year increase [1]. - The National Immigration Administration has optimized the transit visa exemption policy, extending the stay duration to 10 days and increasing the number of applicable provinces to 24 [2]. - The top five countries of origin for travelers using the visa exemption are Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Mexico, with major cities visited being Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kunming, and Chengdu [2]. Group 2: Innovations in Visa Processing - Shanghai has introduced a group visa policy that allows foreign tourists to apply for a group visa through travel agencies, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with individual visa applications [3]. - The issuance of electronic port visas in Shanghai has seen a month-on-month increase of 54.95%, indicating a growing trend towards digital visa solutions [3]. Group 3: Regional Policies and Their Impact - The implementation of visa exemption policies for ASEAN tourist groups entering Yunnan has facilitated easier access for foreign tourists, with multiple entry points available [4]. - The Hainan province's 30-day visa exemption for citizens from 59 countries has resulted in 269,000 foreign visitors in the first half of the year, a 76% increase [5]. - The introduction of cruise ship entry visa exemptions has led to a 7% year-on-year increase in foreign travelers using Tianjin's cruise port [5]. Group 4: Economic and Cultural Integration - The expansion of visa exemption policies has created a synergistic effect with cultural and economic events, such as the Canton Fair, which has seen over 367,000 foreign merchants efficiently pass through customs [7]. - The Jiangsu province has experienced a 20% increase in South Korean tourists since the start of the local football league, highlighting the impact of sports events on tourism [7]. - The Qingdao International Beer Festival attracted a significant number of foreign visitors, demonstrating how visa policies enhance cultural exchange [8].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the social services industry, expecting it to perform better than the benchmark index in the next 6-12 months [2][48]. Core Insights - The social services sector saw a 3.18% increase in the last two trading weeks, ranking 9th among 31 sectors in the Shenwan classification, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.26 percentage points [2][13]. - The competitive "involution" in the food delivery market has negatively impacted retail sales in June, but the summer travel market is expected to remain robust, indicating potential for growth in related industries [2][5]. - The report highlights the significant impact of visa-free policies on inbound tourism, with a notable increase in inbound travel expected during the summer season [5][41]. Market Review & Industry Dynamics - The social services sector's performance was strong, with sub-sectors like professional services (+7.53%) and tourism retail (+2.85%) leading the gains, while hotel and catering services saw a slight decline of -0.17% [17][20]. - The report notes that from July 1 to August 31, the national railway is expected to send 953 million passengers, a year-on-year increase of 5.8% [5][30]. - The inbound tourism market has shown a strong recovery, with 33.3 million inbound travelers in the first half of 2025, a 15.8% increase year-on-year [5][30]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies with strong growth potential in the travel and related industries, including Huangshan Tourism, Lijiang Co., Songcheng Performance, and others [5][41]. - It also recommends monitoring hotel brands like Junting Hotel and Jinjiang Hotel, which are expected to benefit from the recovery in business travel [5][41]. - Companies involved in the recovery of the duty-free market, such as China Duty Free Group and Wangfujing, are also highlighted as potential investment opportunities [5][41].

Core Viewpoint - In May 2023, China's total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 6.4% year-on-year, driven by various factors including holiday consumption, promotional events, and the "old-for-new" policy [1] Group 1: Consumption Growth Drivers - The "old-for-new" policy has significantly boosted consumer spending, with retail sales of home appliances, audio-visual equipment, communication devices, and furniture increasing by 53%, 33%, 30.5%, and 25.6% respectively, contributing 1.9 percentage points to the total retail sales growth [3] - The "6·18" online shopping festival, which started on May 13, has accelerated online retail sales, with a 6.3% year-on-year increase in physical goods online retail from January to May, accounting for 24.5% of total retail sales [3] - Holiday consumption showed positive trends, with domestic tourism during the "May Day" holiday increasing by 6.4% year-on-year, and restaurant income in May rising by 5.9% [4] Group 2: Emerging Consumption Trends - There is a continuous release of new consumption momentum, with retail sales of sports and entertainment goods and gold and silver jewelry increasing by 28.3% and 21.8% year-on-year respectively [4] - The expansion of the visa-free entry policy has enhanced consumer activity, with inbound tourists under the visa exemption policy increasing by over 70% during the "May Day" holiday, leading to a significant rise in tourism orders and payment transactions [4]

Core Insights - The number of inbound and outbound travelers at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport during the "May Day" holiday has shown a significant increase over the past three years, with 19,200 travelers this year, up from 6,300 in 2023 and 18,000 in 2024 [1][2] - The growth in foreign travelers is attributed to the gradual opening of China's visa-free entry policies and the increasing attractiveness of Wuhan as a destination, with over 80,000 foreign travelers recorded in the first five months of the year, representing a 54.8% year-on-year increase [1] - Popular outbound destinations for Chinese travelers from Wuhan during the holiday include Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand, indicating a strong demand for international travel [2] Summary by Sections Inbound Travel - During the "May Day" holiday, Wuhan Tianhe International Airport processed over 19,200 inbound and outbound travelers, with approximately 2,600 foreign travelers entering, of which over 1,500 benefited from the visa-free entry policy [1] - The number of foreign travelers has been consistently high for three consecutive months, reflecting a growing trend in international arrivals [1] Outbound Travel - The number of Chinese travelers departing from Wuhan during the "May Day" holiday reached over 14,000 this year, an increase from 5,300 in 2023 and 13,000 in 2024 [2] - The top three popular destinations for outbound travel from Wuhan are Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand, showcasing the city's expanding travel network [2] Operational Enhancements - To manage the peak travel flow during the holiday, Wuhan border inspection authorities have enhanced monitoring and coordination with relevant departments, ensuring efficient processing of travelers [2] - Specialized channels for visa-free entry have been established to facilitate quicker processing for foreign travelers, demonstrating a commitment to improving the travel experience [2]

Core Viewpoint - The "May Day" holiday has seen a significant increase in foreign tourist arrivals in China, with border inspection ports continuously optimizing services for a smoother cross-border experience [1][2]. Group 1: Tourist Influx and Services - From April 30 to May 3, the number of foreign visitors entering Beijing reached 69,000, a 52.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024, primarily for tourism, family visits, and business [2]. - Guangzhou's border inspection stations reported a total of 154,000 inbound and outbound passengers from May 1 to 3, marking a 23% year-on-year growth, with a peak daily flow of 56,000 passengers [3]. - Chengdu's Tianfu International Airport has seen 160,000 foreign visitors entering under visa exemption policies by May 3, with over 23,000 people utilizing 24/240-hour transit visa exemptions [3]. Group 2: Enhanced Border Inspection Experience - The implementation of specialized channels for elderly and special needs travelers at major airports has improved the entry experience, with travelers expressing satisfaction with the expedited processes [2][3]. - The "Spring Language" multilingual service team has provided over 100 consultations per shift, enhancing communication and assistance for foreign tourists [2]. - The introduction of AI-driven immigration consultation platforms at border checkpoints has further streamlined the process for travelers attending events like the Canton Fair [3]. Group 3: Impact of Visa Policies - The relaxation of visa policies, particularly the visa exemption for South Korean travelers, has led to over 120,000 South Koreans entering Shandong province in the first four months of the year, with a notable increase during the "May Day" holiday [4]. - The ease of entry has encouraged business collaborations, as seen with South Korean travelers exploring opportunities in Shandong [4].

Core Insights - The inbound tourism market in Shandong has seen a significant increase during the May Day holiday, driven by the visa-free policy for South Korean tourists [1][3] Group 1: Inbound Tourism Growth - The "New Xiangxuelan" cruise ship brought 285 South Korean tourists to Yantai, highlighting the convenience of travel between South Korea and Shandong [2] - An estimated 500 South Korean tourists are expected to visit Yantai during the May Day holiday due to the visa-free policy [2] - The number of inbound tourists at Weihai Airport and the Weihai Port Passenger Station is projected to exceed 6,700 during the holiday, representing an 80% year-on-year increase [3] Group 2: Tourism Services and Offerings - Shandong is enhancing its tourism offerings and services to ensure a quality experience for inbound tourists, including promotional activities and customized gifts for visitors [3] - Qingdao is focusing on short-term products for individual travelers and five-day tours for group tourists, leveraging its geographical advantages [4] - Travel agencies are experiencing a surge in demand, with tour guides managing multiple groups and busy schedules during the holiday [5]