What benefits does the new tourism law bring to tourists?

1. If tourists are stranded, the travel agency shall bear the liability for compensation

The Tourism Law stipulates that if a travel agency fails to perform its obligations under the package tour contract or performs its contractual obligations inconsistently with the agreement, it shall bear the responsibility to continue to perform and take measures in accordance with the law. Liability for breach of contract such as remedial measures or compensation for losses; if any personal injury or property loss is caused to tourists, they shall be liable for compensation in accordance with the law.

The Tourism Law also stipulates that if a travel agency is qualified for performance but refuses to perform the contract despite the request of the tourist, resulting in serious consequences such as personal injury or detention of the tourist, the tourist may require the travel agency to pay more than double the travel fee. Three times the amount of compensation.

The Tourism Law also stipulates that if the package tour contract cannot be performed or cannot be performed as agreed due to the tourist's own reasons, or causes personal injury or property loss to the tourist, the travel agency shall not be held responsible.

2. Ticket price increases must be heard first and announced in advance

The Tourism Law stipulates that tickets for scenic spots constructed using public resources, as well as tourist venues and transportation within the scenic spots, etc. For separately charged items, government pricing or government-guided prices will be implemented, and price increases will be strictly controlled. If it is planned to charge or increase prices, a hearing shall be held to solicit opinions from tourists, operators and relevant parties to demonstrate its necessity and feasibility.

The Tourism Law also stipulates that scenic spots constructed using public resources shall not increase prices in a disguised manner by adding additional charging items; if additional charging items have recovered their investment costs, the prices shall be reduced accordingly or the charges shall be cancelled. . Public welfare urban parks, museums, memorial halls, etc., except for key cultural relics protection units and precious cultural relic collection units, should gradually be opened free of charge.

The Tourism Law also stipulates that scenic spots should publicize ticket prices, prices of separately charged items and group charges in prominent locations. Scenic spots should announce increases in ticket prices six months in advance.

3. Zero negative group fees and no “loss-making prices”

The Tourism Law stipulates that travel agencies are not allowed to organize tourism activities at unreasonably low prices to deceive tourists and arrange Obtain kickbacks and other illegitimate benefits from shopping or separately paid travel items.

The Tourism Law stipulates that travel agencies that organize and receive tourists are not allowed to designate specific shopping venues or arrange additional paid tours. At the same time, it is stipulated that exceptions will be made by consensus between the two parties or at the request of the tourist, and will not affect the itinerary arrangements of other tourists.