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BEIJING<\/span><\/span>, Dec. 24, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:<\/p>\n

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Hainan Pavilion at the CITM 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

China<\/span> launched island-wide special customs operations on Dec 18<\/span> in the Hainan Free Trade Port, the world’s largest FTP by area, as global tourism leaders gathered on the island \u2014 a move that industry insiders believe could reshape tourism cooperation, investment and visitor flows in the coming years.<\/p>\n

The change in a package of policies coincided with the opening of the China International Travel Mart 2025 in Haikou<\/span>, the capital of Hainan<\/span> province, on Dec 19<\/span>.<\/p>\n

The three-day fair has attracted more than 1,000 business operators and representatives from 101 countries and regions, a record level of participation that organizers say reflects growing international interest in the island province.<\/p>\n

Industry participants say the expected surge in cooperation is underpinned by Hainan’s<\/span> entry policies, which include visa-free access for travelers from 86 countries, as well as expanded visa-waiver arrangements for cruise passengers and tour groups. Combined with the new customs operations, these measures are positioning the island as a platform for joint tourism ventures.<\/p>\n

Thailand<\/span>, the guest of honor at this year’s travel mart, also highlighted the broader implications of the shift in a range of policies. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand<\/span>, said that “two-way tourism” would be central to future growth, suggesting that Hainan’s<\/span> development could support more balanced tourist flows and shared destination marketing.<\/p>\n

“Hainan’s<\/span> customs operations make it easier for us to engage directly with the Chinese market,” said Jan Vislocky<\/span> of Slovakia’s<\/span> Vislocky Travel.<\/p>\n

Inbound travel to Hainan<\/span> has surged since Dec 18<\/span>. Data from travel platform Qunar shows that international flight bookings to Haikou<\/span> from this Christmas through the 2026 Spring Festival holiday have increased by more than 40 percent compared to the previous year.<\/p>\n

Visitors are already experiencing the effects. Vika Karenina<\/span>, a tourist from Russia<\/span>, said the wide range of international payment options and the absence of a tax refund process made her shopping at Sanya’s duty free city seamless.<\/p>\n

“I’ve really enjoyed the sun and beach on this visit to Sanya, and the timing was perfect to experience duty-free shopping \u2014 it was the most delightful surprise of my trip,” Karenina said on Dec 18<\/span> at Sanya International Duty Free Complex.<\/p>\n

“The whole shopping experience was as smooth as clearing customs,” she said. “Next time, I’m bringing my family.”<\/p>\n

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