The Ministry of Commerce has issued 16 measures to promote the export of travel services and expand inbound consumption.

On March 20, the Ministry of Commerce released the "Policy Measures to Promote the Export of Travel Services and Expand Inbound Consumption," proposing 16 specific policy measures in 7 areas. Among them, it mentions optimizing the inbound consumption environment. Implementing and refining the policy of optimizing departure tax refund, strengthening promotion and support for increasing tax refund shops, diversifying tax refund goods, and improving tax refund services. Enhancing the coverage of multilingual signage at airports, high-speed railways, scenic spots, key shopping districts, and key cultural and tourism consumption areas, improving payment convenience. Continuously promoting the establishment of service outlets at ports and airports with large inbound passenger flow to facilitate telecommunication services. Studying the promotion of the provision and application of personal smart devices for inbound cultural and tourism consumption. Encouraging domestic navigation, ride-hailing, food delivery, shopping, and other lifestyle service apps to provide multilingual versions. Strengthening the construction of industry standards related to inbound consumption, improving standards for tour guides, restaurants, medical services, etc. Promoting the international communication of China's consumption environment.