Türkiye Grants 90-Day Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Citizens Starting Jan 2
Shenzhen Airlines Cancels 10 Flights and Delays 65, Disrupting New Year Travel Across China
Hong Kong Records 25 % Jump in Mainland Visitor Arrivals on New Year’s Eve
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New Year Holiday Triggers First 2026 Travel Peak, Signals Robust Domestic Demand
Passenger flows on Jan 1 surpassed 2025 levels as the three-day New Year break unleashed strong domestic travel demand, offering an encouraging signal for China’s 2026 consumption outlook.
China Expects Record 22 % Jump in Cross-Border Movements During New Year’s Holiday
The National Immigration Administration forecasts more than 2.1 million cross-border passenger movements per day over the 1–3 January 2026 break, up 22 percent year-on-year. Airports in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing, as well as land ports in Zhuhai and Shenzhen, will see the heaviest flows. The surge reflects looser visa rules and revived business travel, but HR and travel managers should prepare staff for congestion and ensure compliance with China’s new online arrival-card requirement.
South Korea Waives Visa Processing Fees for Chinese Group Tourists Until June 2026
Seoul will maintain its visa-processing fee waiver for Chinese and five other Asian group tourists until 30 June 2026. The move is expected to spur a further rebound in Chinese group travel and could benefit companies organising conferences or incentive trips, though individual business visas are not covered. Mobility planners should ensure travel agencies are accredited and understand that standard entry formalities still apply on arrival.