In 2024, international tourism achieved one of its best years in recent memory reaching over 90% of pre-pandemic level. The Chinese government has rolled out a series of preferential policies for inbound tourism, including the relaxation to a 10-day visa-free period.

Joining the discussion: 

• John Gong is a Professor at the University of International Business and Economics.
• Christina Chi is a Professor at Washington State University where she focuses on hospitality business management. 
• Yong Chen is an Associate Professor at the EHL Hospitality Business School. 
• Jonathan Kao serves as Managing Director of North Asia at BCD Travel. 

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— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) January 17, 2025

Thanks to China's favorable measures for tourism, including a series of visa-free transit policies and payment facilitation services, as well as "China Travel," there is an inbound travel boom in once-poor mountainous regions. #BeautifulChina pic.twitter.com/nzd6O0HI8y

— Chinese Mission to UN (@Chinamission2un) November 23, 2024