China State Council: 6 Cruise Ships to Operate 14 Voyages During Mid-Autumn and National Day Holida…

On September 24, the State Council Information Office held a press conference. Li Yang, Vice Minister of Transport, said that during the Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays, 6 cruise ships will operate 14 voyages in Shanghai, Tianjin, and Shenzhen. This year, non-destination sea cruises have grown rapidly; the product is a 3-day, 2-night short sea cruise mainly targeting young people and families. Policy innovations include: tourists can apply for exit-entry permits, basically achieving 'arrive and go'; precise consumer positioning; and cruise offerings such as leisure entertainment and duty-free shopping. The average age of participants is about 8 years younger than traditional consumer g…