2026 China Cultural Tourism Group Ecosystem Report: 1,100 Groups and the Shift to Operational Effic…

Meadin Research released its 2026 China cultural tourism group ecosystem report, framing the sector against the 15th Five-Year Plan. As of September 2026, China had 1,100 cultural tourism groups, with state-owned entities accounting for 83.36% and county- and city-level groups forming the base. Analysis of 45 state-owned groups' H1 2026 results shows revenue pressure and profit divergence: provincial platforms are large but low-margin, while scenic-area and county-level players show more resilience, making asset revitalization and refined operations the key challenge.