China Policy Update — 6 August 2026

policy • 6 August 2026

China’s tourism infrastructure is still expanding, with **new hotel openings** concentrated in major gateway cities and leisure destinations. According to China Travel News and industry updates, the practical result for Australian travellers is a broader choice of stays across both business hubs and resort markets.[1][3] China Travel News-style coverage highlights new and planned properties in **Shenzhen Bay, Shanghai North Bund Riverside, Beijing Daxing Xihongmen, Chongqing Jiefangbei, Wuxi Qingming Bridge, Guangzhou Pazhou, Nanjing Xinjiekou and Hangzhou Wulin**, alongside recent openings such as the **Radisson Collection Hotel, Hi-Tech Zone Chengdu** and **Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai**.[1] IHG’s Greater China development page also shows a large and active network, with **118 openings in 2025**, **178 signings in 2025**, and **216,510 open rooms** across **918 open hotels**, underscoring the scale of ongoing supply growth.[3] For travellers, this means more options in the most visited parts of China, especially where rail, airport and urban regeneration projects are driving hotel development. Market coverage also points to continued growth in second- and third-tier cities, with **Chengdu, Hangzhou and Wuhan** among the strongest construction pipelines, which should improve choice for short city breaks and multi-city itineraries.[2]

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