– U.S. tourists can now visit China hassle-free starting January 1, 2024
– No need for proofs of round-trip air tickets, hotel reservations, itinerary, or invitation letter for tourist visas
– China aims to boost inbound tourism by waiving visas for certain countries and expanding visa-free transit policies
– Increase in hotel bookings and flight searches from Spain, Malaysia, and Italy
– Top source markets for tourism in China: South Korea, Japan, Singapore, U.S., Australia, Malaysia, Canada, Thailand, UK, and Germany
– Preferred destinations for visitors: Shenzhen, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Zhuhai, Hangzhou, Foshan, Xiamen, Zhongshan, and Chengdu
– Flight capacity and airfares remain bottlenecks for international travel to China
– Despite challenges, surge in travel to and from China expected with simplified entry rules.