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The Ministry of Culture and Tourism releases the National Tourism Service Quality Improvement Report for the first time.
At a press conference held on June 29, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism released the "2022 National Tourism Market Service Quality Improvement Report." Yu Changguo, Deputy Director of the Market Management Department of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, stated that the report was released to actively adapt to the new situations and requirements of tourism service quality improvement, summarize and promote the practical experience of quality improvement, guide and drive local quality improvement work, and provide more high-quality and efficient tourism services to tourists to promote high-quality industry development. The report shows that over the past year, the policy system for improving the quality of tourism services has been further improved, the primary responsibility for service quality has been further strengthened, the work foundation has become more solid, the construction of the credit system has entered a new stage of deep application, the effectiveness of quality supervision and comprehensive law enforcement has been further enhanced, the influence of quality improvement has been continuously enhanced, and the national tourism service quality level has been steadily improving, providing strong support for high-quality tourism industry development. (Xinhua)
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Shenzhen's third JW Marriott Hotel will be located in Shajing Huafa Snow World, with plans including nearly 50,000㎡ of five-star hotel business.
On June 28, Huafa Hotels under Huafa Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Marriott International Group and signed a contract for their eighth hotel together - the Shenzhen Huafa JW Marriott Hotel. The Shenzhen Huafa JW Marriott Hotel is located in the Qianhai Huafa Snow World project in Shenzhen, with plans including nearly 50,000㎡ of five-star hotel business. JW Marriott Hotels and Resorts is one of the luxury hotel brands of Marriott International Group that has received much attention. (Viewpoint Network)
The Hainan Tourism Development Research Institute was unveiled on July 1 in Haikou to help promote high-quality development in the tourism industry.
The Hainan Tourism Development Research Institute will focus on theoretical and empirical research related to the construction of the Hainan International Tourism Consumption Center, mainly serving the high-quality development of Hainan's tourism industry and the construction of the international tourism consumption center. The Hainan Tourism Development Research Institute was initiated by the Hainan Provincial Tourism and Culture Broadcasting Sports Bureau, supported by Hainan University and Hainan Tourism Investment Development Co., Ltd., and its business scope is divided into five major areas: tourism development strategy research, Hainan International Tourism Consumption Center construction policy research, academic exchange in tourism development, tourism talent exchange training, and tourism consumption data statistical analysis. (China News Service)
The World Tourism Expo Hall opens in Hangzhou.
As an important part of the World Tourism Alliance headquarters, the World Tourism Expo Hall recently officially opened on Xianghu Yahu Mountain Island in Xiaoshan, Hangzhou, Zhejiang. The hall is a comprehensive exposition hall with tourism as its theme, with a total construction area of nearly 40,000 square meters. With the positioning of "meeting in the scenery, eating in the mountains and rivers, enjoying on the Xianghu Lake, and gifting in the new Song palace", it integrates conferences, exhibitions, commerce, catering, etc. It is a new high ground for the cultural and tourism exhibition industry in Xiaoshan and also a heavyweight platform for showcasing China's tourism image to the world. (People's Daily Overseas Edition)
The high-speed rail from Chengdu, Sichuan to Hong Kong started its maiden journey on July 1.
On July 1, the G2963 train from Chengdu East Station to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station was waiting to depart at Chengdu East Station. On that day, the railway department for the first time operated a direct high-speed train from Chengdu to Hong Kong, with a single journey running time of about 10 hours. (China Economic Net)
Luoyang Fantawild's "Chinese Historical Civilization Heritage Innovation Demonstration Park" project was signed with a total investment of 4.8 billion yuan expected.
On the morning of June 30, the signing ceremony of the 2023 Henan Cultural Tourism Creative Development Conference was held. Ten key cultural tourism projects and 11 major "Attracting Visitors to Henan" projects were officially signed. The "Chinese Historical Civilization Heritage Innovation Demonstration Park" project in Luoyang Fantawild is expected to have a total investment of 4.8 billion yuan. (Daily Economic News)
Xuzhou Fantawild Park will open to welcome guests on July 18, with seven themed areas starting a joyful journey.
On June 28, Xuzhou Fantawild Park, jointly built by Huaqiang Fantawild Group and Xuzhou Municipal People's Government, announced that it will open to welcome guests on July 18. The park combines interactive experiences, science education, leisure vacations, and dining and shopping. It has carefully created 7 major themed areas, 8 large indoor high-tech themed projects, 30 outdoor amusement projects, and hundreds of characteristic leisure landscapes and themed restaurants and shops, with an annual tourist reception capacity of over 3 million person-times. (China Jiangsu Network)
Visa-free entry to Hainan allowed for a stay of up to 30 days.
On June 29, the Hainan Provincial Public Security Bureau Exit and Entry Administration Bureau issued the "Notice to Persons Entering Hainan Without a Visa". It states that relevant individuals can stay in Hainan for 30 days after visa-free entry and should not overstay their stay in Hainan or go to other areas within China without approval during their stay. If you want to extend your stay in Hainan or go to other areas within China, you must apply for a visa document from the public security exit and entry administration department. After the review is passed, the public security exit and entry administration department can issue a stay document for the corresponding period. (Sohu Network)
Heilongjiang Culture and Tourism signs contracts worth 8.1 billion yuan, introducing hundreds of dedicated tourism trains.
On June 29, a signing ceremony for key cultural and tourism projects in Heilongjiang Province took place in Daqing City, with contracts amounting to 8.1 billion yuan. The China Railway Investment Group and the China Travel Agency Association organized 18 railway cultural and tourism groups to launch 100 dedicated tourism trains targeting Heilongjiang Province for the first time. A total of 25 cultural and tourism investment projects and strategic cooperation projects were signed on site. These include areas such as tourism infrastructure, cultural and tourism complexes, museums, wellness services, hotels and guesthouses, and smart tourism. These collaborations will further promote the transformation, upgrading, and high-quality development of Heilongjiang's cultural and tourism industry. (China News Service)
Vietnam extends visa validity to 90 days.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the Vietnamese Parliament has formally approved the extension of the electronic visa to 90 days and the unilateral visa exemption stay period to 45 days. The new visa policy will take effect on August 15, just as Vietnam welcomes the peak season for international tourists. The validity of the electronic visa (e-visa) will be extended from 30 days to 90 days. After approval, foreigners can enter and exit without limit within 90 days. The law also allows citizens of unilateral visa-exempt countries to increase their temporary residence time from 15 days to 45 days and issue visas and temporary residence extensions as stipulated. This is expected to be a significant factor in attracting international tourists to Vietnam's tourism industry. (Civil Aviation Resource Network)
Swiss National Tourism Board: Optimistic about the long-term recovery of the Chinese market.
In the first quarter, tourists stayed in Switzerland for 9,471,721 nights, a 1.8% increase compared to the historical record in 2019. Regions that currently show strong recovery are mainly Southeast Asia, Brazil, Switzerland itself, the United States, and Gulf countries. The Switzerland National Tourism Board predicts that by the end of 2023, the return of the Chinese market will reach 43%, and by 2024, it will reach 80%. "Although there are still challenges in some reception processes, the Switzerland National Tourism Board is optimistic about the long-term recovery of the Chinese market and believes that many destinations in Switzerland will welcome a large number of Chinese tourists in the coming months." The Swiss Tourism Board said. (Ta Kung Pao)
