China relaxed its outbound travel restrictions amid its recent overall COVID-19 response shift. Officials and tourism practitioners across the world are eagerly anticipating the return of Chinese tourists.

Chinese tourists take photos with Balinese women at a welcome ceremony for the return of Chinese tourists as they arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, Indonesia, Jan 22, 2023. [Photo/IC]

Chinese passengers are welcomed by Philippine officials at Manila International Airport in Manila, the Philippines, Jan 24, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

Dragon dancers welcome visitors from China as they arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, the Philippines on Jan 24, 2023. [Photo/CFP]

Chinese tourists are welcomed after arrival at the Cairo International Airport in Cairo, Egypt, Jan 20, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

An Egyptian artist performs traditional Egyptian skirt dance to welcome Chinese tourists after their arrival at the Cairo International Airport in Cairo, Egypt, Jan 20, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]