APEC Tourism Ministers' Meeting guests praise China's "two-way attraction" in tourism.

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28/06/2026
The 13th APEC Tourism Ministers' Meeting was held in Macao on the 27th. During the meeting, many guests mentioned the high popularity of "China Travel" and praised the allure of China as a world-class tourism destination. With "China Travel" becoming a hot topic on global social platforms, more and more foreign tourists are visiting China. Data shows that by 2025, the number of inbound tourists to China will exceed 1.5 billion, an increase of over 17% compared to the previous year; inbound tourism spending will exceed $130 billion, an increase of nearly 40%; and the number of foreign tourists entering China without a visa will exceed 30 million. Currently, China has formed the world's largest domestic tourism market, as well as being the largest source and destination country for international tourism. The World Travel and Tourism Council predicts that China is expected to become the world's largest tourism economy by 2030.