Core Insights - Hainan's visa-free policy has been upgraded, leading to over 80% of overnight visitors being foreign tourists [5][6][7] - The introduction of new international flight routes, including a direct route from Frankfurt to Sanya, enhances Hainan's connectivity with Europe [3][6] Group 1: Visa-Free Policy Impact - From January to September, Hainan received 822,600 foreign tourists, accounting for 84.46% of total overnight visitors, with a year-on-year growth of 27.7% [5][7] - The visa-free entry has become the primary method for foreign tourists visiting Hainan, supported by various visa policies including bilateral and unilateral exemptions [6][7] Group 2: Flight Connectivity - A total of 31 international flights entered Hainan on a single day, with 17 flights arriving at Meilan International Airport and 14 at Sanya Phoenix International Airport [6] - Hainan has opened 79 international passenger routes, significantly increasing its attractiveness to foreign visitors through the combination of visa-free entry and direct flights [7] Group 3: Infrastructure Enhancements - Meilan International Airport has expanded its fast-track channels to 24, improving the efficiency of international passenger processing [7] - The implementation of a "smart processing platform" at the border control has reduced passenger verification time by nearly half, allowing for a throughput of 200 passengers per hour during peak times [7]