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Card payments surge as inbound tourists ‘tap and go’ across China
A new World Tourism Alliance report shows foreign visitors increasingly rely on international bank cards and contactless ‘tap-to-ride’ payments across China, signalling that government-led upgrades to the payment ecosystem are paying off and making business travel and expatriate life markedly easier.
Harbin to host Global Tourism Economy Forum as China courts inbound travel
The Global Tourism Economy Forum will bring senior public- and private-sector stakeholders to Harbin in mid-December, underscoring China’s push to diversify inbound tourism and spotlighting new visa and payment facilitation policies that benefit corporate travellers and tour operators alike.
‘Air China+’ platform merges loyalty, mobility and digital collectibles
Air China has launched “Air China+”, an ecosystem that blends its PhoenixMiles loyalty scheme with blockchain-based digital assets and cross-industry partnerships, signalling a shift toward super-apps that integrate air travel with automotive purchases and lifestyle services.