Core Insights - The marine tourism market in China is experiencing explosive growth, driven by favorable policies, optimized supply, and increased travel willingness [1] - In the first half of the year, the national marine tourism industry achieved a value-added of 771.8 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 8.0% [1] - The number of passengers and cruise ship calls at national cruise ports increased by 40.1% and 33.7% year-on-year, respectively [1] - During the "May Day" holiday, over 400 travelers processed the "240-hour transit visa exemption" at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port, setting a new single-day record since resuming operations [1] - With the arrival of the summer vacation season, cruise tourism and marine tourism are expected to continue their rapid growth [1] - The MSC Glory, recently awarded "Asia's Best Cruise," will return to Shanghai, launching 13 summer voyages to popular visa-free destinations in Japan and South Korea, potentially attracting nearly 3,000 foreign guests [1]