西双版纳出入境边防检查站21日通报称，截至当日18时，西双版纳嘎洒国际机场口岸今年以来中老航线 出入境旅客同比增长近72倍，其中东盟国家入境旅客占入境外国人总数的89%以上。 西双版纳嘎洒国际机场位于云南省西双版纳傣族自治州景洪市。21日，中国西双版纳至老挝万象直飞航 线迎来复航一周年。一年来，西双版纳边检站稳定保障该航班每周6次安全顺畅出入境。据该站统计， 该机场口岸中老航线出入境旅客中，来自泰国、老挝、缅甸的旅客数量位居前三，入境事由以观光旅游 为主。 19日10时许，自万象飞抵西双版纳的QW6082次航班降落在西双版纳嘎洒国际机场。西双版纳边检站民 警为享受"东盟国家旅游团入境云南西双版纳免签政策"来华的12名老挝籍旅客高效办结入境手续，并赠 送周年文创旅行包。该旅游团于21日出境，成为该航线复航一周年来出入境旅客体验便捷通关的生动缩 影。 为让"1小时空中快线"旅客畅享丝滑通关，西双版纳边检站主动对接航空公司和旅行社，建立"航班动态 共享平台"，开展旅客信息前置工作，配置英语、老挝语、泰语等服务岗提供精准引导，开设绿色通 道，为旅客提供高效顺畅的通关服务。 （文章来源：中国新闻网） ...

据国务总理室6日介绍，国务总理金民锡当天在中央政府首尔办公楼主持召开"提振旅游业政策工作 组"会议，会上做出上述决定。政府表示，在韩国旅游市场快速复苏的情况下，此举有望带动潜在访韩 旅游需求增长，有助于搞活地方经济和刺激内需。 中国政府自去年11月开始对韩国游客试行免签入境政策。 （原标题：韩对华团体游客试行免签政策） 韩国《韩联社》8月6日报道，韩国政府将从9月29日起面向中国团体游客试行免签入境政策，持续 至明年6月30日。 ...

（原标题：韩国免签，有新消息！） 来源：新华社 中国驻韩国大使戴兵当天在社交媒体上说，韩方宣布将于9月底开始对中国团体游客免签，这对访韩的 中国游客来说是个好消息。中方自去年11月起对韩国试行单方面免签，数据显示此后中韩人员往来快速 增长。中韩互为近邻，两国民众常来常往，有助于增进了解、深化友谊。 韩国宣布9月底开始对中国团体游客免签 韩国国务总理金民锡6日说，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。 据韩国政府发布的消息，金民锡当天主持召开有关激活旅游的政策会议并宣布这一决定。韩国政府表 示，此次免签政策实施后，预计将进一步激发游客访韩需求，从而带动地方经济，实质性刺激内需。 ...

来源：新华社 韩国宣布9月底开始对中国团体游客免签 韩国国务总理金民锡6日说，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。 据韩国政府发布的消息，金民锡当天主持召开有关激活旅游的政策会议并宣布这一决定。韩国政府表 示，此次免签政策实施后，预计将进一步激发游客访韩需求，从而带动地方经济，实质性刺激内需。 中国驻韩国大使戴兵当天在社交媒体上说，韩方宣布将于9月底开始对中国团体游客免签，这对访韩的 中国游客来说是个好消息。中方自去年11月起对韩国试行单方面免签，数据显示此后中韩人员往来快速 增长。中韩互为近邻，两国民众常来常往，有助于增进了解、深化友谊。 ...

Core Points - The direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Xiamen marks a new phase in the relationship between China and Malaysia, facilitated by the implementation of a visa exemption agreement for ordinary passport holders [1][3] - The number of travelers between China and Malaysia has significantly increased, with a reported 234,000 mutual visits this year, representing a nearly 30% year-on-year growth [3] - The implementation of the visa exemption policy has led to a 97% increase in daily average visits by Chinese citizens to Malaysia compared to the period before the policy was enacted [3] Industry Insights - Xiamen Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Batik Air operate a total of 68 weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Xiamen, indicating a robust air travel connection [4] - The Xiamen border inspection station has enhanced its services by establishing a one-stop comprehensive service center for international guests, providing translation, policy interpretation, and customs consultation [4] - The growing interest in travel to Malaysia from China is attributed to the favorable visa policies and the appealing shopping environment in China, as noted by travelers [1][3]

Core Viewpoint - The South Korean government is considering the indefinite extension of the visa waiver policy for group tourists from China, with plans to potentially expand this to individual tourists in the long term [1][3]. Group 1: Visa Waiver Policy - The South Korean Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism are set to announce a detailed implementation plan for the visa waiver policy for Chinese group tourists [1]. - The temporary exemption from the electronic travel authorization (K-ETA), originally set to expire in December, will be extended for another year [1]. - Currently, the visa waiver applies only under specific conditions, such as travel to Jeju Island, transit, and youth study tours [2]. Group 2: Tourism Strategy - The South Korean government has identified tourism as a strategic industry, aiming to attract 30 million foreign tourists and generate $30 billion in tourism revenue by 2027 [1]. - The 2023-2027 tourism revitalization plan includes goals such as extending the average stay of foreign tourists to 15 days and achieving domestic tourism consumption of 50 trillion KRW (approximately 266.6 billion RMB) [1]. Group 3: Economic Impact of Chinese Tourists - In 2024, the total number of foreign tourists visiting South Korea is projected to reach approximately 16.37 million, with total spending expected to hit 9.2552 trillion KRW (about 46.546 billion RMB), marking a 33.8% year-on-year increase [5]. - Chinese tourists have historically been the largest source of visitors to South Korea, with over 4.6 million Chinese tourists visiting last year [5]. - The average credit card spending per Chinese tourist in South Korea is 889,000 KRW (about 4,700 RMB), which is 1.5 times that of Japanese tourists [5]. Group 4: Bilateral Relations and Future Prospects - The South Korean government is focusing on improving relations with China and Russia while strengthening ties with the U.S. and Japan [1]. - The recent increase in air travel between China and South Korea, with a nearly 30% growth in the number of travelers over the past five months, indicates a positive trend in bilateral tourism [6].

Core Viewpoint - The South Korean government is considering extending the visa waiver policy for Chinese group tourists indefinitely, which could positively impact the country's GDP growth and tourism industry [1][4]. Group 1: Visa Waiver Policy - The South Korean government plans to announce a detailed implementation plan for the visa waiver policy for Chinese group tourists soon [1]. - The current visa waiver only applies to specific conditions, such as travel to Jeju Island, transit, and youth study tours [3]. - The temporary exemption for the electronic travel authorization (K-ETA) will be extended for another year [1]. Group 2: Tourism Industry Goals - The South Korean government aims to attract 30 million foreign tourists and generate $30 billion in tourism revenue by 2027 [1]. - The average stay for foreign tourists is targeted to be extended to 15 days, with domestic tourism consumption reaching 50 trillion KRW (approximately 26.66 billion RMB) [1]. Group 3: Economic Impact of Chinese Tourists - Chinese tourists are crucial for the South Korean economy, with each additional 1 million Chinese visitors potentially increasing GDP growth by 0.08 percentage points [5]. - In the first quarter of this year, Chinese tourists accounted for nearly 25% of the 4.3 million foreign visitors to South Korea [5]. - The average credit card spending per Chinese tourist is 889,000 KRW (approximately 4,700 RMB), which is 1.5 times that of Japanese tourists [5].