此前，北京市文旅局相关负责人披露了一组入境游"升温"的新数据：今年以来北京入境游市场恢复态势良好，截至7月底，入境游客达到291.6万人次，同比 增长46.2%，实现旅游消费37.8亿美元，同比增长49.6%。今年3月以来，入境游客人数每个月都超过30万人次，同比增长均超过了30%，尤其是4、5、6月， 平均超过50万人次。8月份，入境游人数达到44.6万人次，同比增长超过了30%。主要客源国是俄罗斯、美国、马来西亚、新加坡、韩国、蒙古国、日本和 越南。 这些数据的背后，是各部门陆续出台的推动入境游发展新举措。今年6月，北京紧锣密鼓召开入境旅游发展大会，发布《优化入境旅游服务专项行动方 案》，围绕产品、宣传、服务和保障4大方面推出22条举措。 此外，广东省文化和旅游厅联合省委宣传部、省委外办、公安厅等多个部门近日联合印发《关于加快入境旅游高质量发展若干举措》，包括优化签证和通关 政策、推进航旅深度融合、丰富入境游产品供给、完善入境旅游综合服务、加强融合宣传和精准营销、提升文旅场所开放管理水平等六大方面共23条举措。 图片来源：视觉中国 今年国庆假期恰逢中秋节，形成长达八天的"超级黄金周"。携程近日发布的202 ...

Group 1: Visa Policy and Market Growth - The implementation of visa facilitation policies, including the trial of visa-free entry for Russian tourists, is expected to boost China's inbound tourism market, attracting more international visitors to experience Chinese culture and natural scenery [1] - As of September 14, over 4.2 million foreign travelers entered and exited through Beijing ports this year, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 34%, with over 1.2 million benefiting from visa-free and transit visa-free policies, accounting for 57% of all inbound travelers [1] Group 2: Changing Tourist Preferences - There is a noticeable shift in foreign tourists' demands from simple sightseeing to in-depth travel experiences, with a growing interest in local culture and authentic experiences [2] - Travel agencies and tourism-related businesses are responding to this demand by enhancing their product offerings, including customized and diverse inbound tourism routes [2] Group 3: Industry Adaptation and Product Development - Companies like China Youth Travel Service (CYTS) are focusing on inbound tourism, planning to strengthen customer relationships and adapt to the trend of individual travelers by enhancing their customized travel product capabilities [2] - Zhongxin Tourism Group is developing specialized inbound tourism products tailored to the needs of tourists from different countries, with plans to offer diverse travel routes covering major destinations [2][3] - The industry is encouraged to explore and develop high-quality cultural tourism products that integrate deep experiences and cultural narratives to capitalize on the growth in inbound tourism [3]

Core Viewpoint - The recent announcement by the Ministry of Commerce and five other departments aims to optimize the exit tax refund policy and expand inbound consumption, which is expected to stimulate a new round of high-level opening up and tap into China's consumption market potential [1] Group 1: Inbound Tourism and Consumption Growth - In 2024, inbound tourists are projected to reach 130 million, with inbound consumption expected to reach $94.2 billion, representing growth rates of 60.8% and 77.8% respectively compared to 2023 [1] - The implementation of visa-free policies and service facilitation measures is anticipated to boost inbound tourism, with 20.115 million foreign nationals expected to enter the country visa-free, marking a growth rate of 112.3% [1] - Specific regions, such as Beijing and Wuhan, are leveraging unique cultural attractions and events to draw international visitors, with Beijing expecting 3.942 million inbound tourists in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 186.8%, and Wuhan seeing a 2.3-fold increase in visa-free arrivals during the cherry blossom season [1] Group 2: Challenges and Solutions for Inbound Consumption - Current challenges include insufficient service capabilities at international transport hubs and inadequate international service support in certain regions or attractions [2] - To enhance the consumption service capabilities at international transport hubs, there is a push to develop integrated commercial functions at popular destination airports and to create duty-free complexes [2] - Improving the convenience of travel for foreign tourists is essential, including expanding the list of visa-free countries, optimizing regional visa policies, and promoting immediate tax refund services for shoppers [3] - The introduction of more quality inbound tourism routes and services, as well as the establishment of duty-free shops at eligible city ports, is encouraged to enhance the overall experience for inbound tourists [3]