Even with relaxed rules for foreign-invested travel agencies in some provinces and municipalities in China to conduct outbound tourism, the continuation of the zero-Covid policy means tour operators in Thailand might have to wait until the end of next year for the return of this market.
On Oct 8, China's State Council issued an updated regulation that temporarily allows foreign-funded tour agencies based in Shanghai and Chongqing to operate outbound tourism businesses for Chinese citizens. These agencies can offer overseas travel until April 8, 2024.
