An expansion of visa-free entry, the buildout of transportation networks and growing travel interest within China’s borders – including among budget-conscious citizens – are positioning the country to become the world’s top tourism market, analysts said.China’s travel sector, valued at US$1.8 trillion last year, could reach US$3.5 trillion by 2036, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) trade association said in its 2026 Economic Impact Research report released on June 3. The United...