Xinchang Travel Agency Fined for Ordering Services from Unqualified Supplier
In June 2026, a travel agency in Xinchang County organised a 10-day tour of Guizhou, Chongqing and the Three Gorges and rented vehicles from an individual, Zhang Moujun, who lacked road transport operating qualifications. The Xinchang County Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau found this violated Article 34 of the PRC Tourism Law and, under Article 97(2), ordered correction, confiscated illegal gains and imposed a fine of CNY 19,000 on the agency, CNY 7,500 on directly responsible manager Huang Mougui and CNY 7,500 on other directly responsible person Huang Moufei. The case was closed in July 2026.
Impact and considerations
This enforcement case clarifies that travel agencies must order services from qualified suppliers, serving as a warning for tourism companies on compliance management and supplier vetting.
Key points
- In June 2026, a travel agency in Xinchang County organised a 10-day tour of Guizhou, Chongqing and the Three Gorges and rented vehicles from an individual, Zhang Moujun, who lacked road transport operating qualifications.
- The Xinchang County Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau found this violated Article 34 of the PRC Tourism Law and imposed penalties under Article 97(2).
- Penalties included an order to correct, confiscation of illegal gains, a CNY 19,000 fine on the agency, CNY 7,500 on directly responsible manager Huang Mougui and CNY 7,500 on other directly responsible person Huang Moufei.
- The case was closed in July 2026.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- 中国旅游新闻网
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 29 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 29 Sept 2026, 18:01
- Last updated
- 29 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- China Tourism News：新昌县某旅行社有限公司向不合格的供应商订购产品和服务案-中国旅游新闻网Document (opens in a new tab)Primary source · zh · Published 29 Sept 2026, 08:00