China's May Day holiday saw a surge in travel as the railway network handled a record 20.69 million passengers on the first day. Chinese tourists returned to the skies, with domestic ticketing surpassing 2019 levels by 4%. Border entry-exit trips increased by 35.1% year-on-year, reaching 8.47 million.
“But there are signs of a rebound in consumption in another official release Monday which showed millions of Chinese have been traveling and swamping domestic tourist sites,” Marriott and Hilton are killing it in China. https://t.co/WVwaw4VifU
Is that a “cyberpunk” world? No, it’s Hongya Cave in China’s🇨🇳 Chongqing during the May Day holidays. 🇨🇳tourism economy continues to make great strides. This holiday, domestic tourist expenditure totaled 166 billion yuan ($23.51 billion), up 13.5% from the same period in 2019. https://t.co/Xd8GZKJe2H
#China's #tourist trips in May Day holiday rose 28% from 2019, tourist spending per capita still below pre-pandemic-level https://t.co/pUyk6uI8nS
1/2 Xinhua: "China saw about 295 million domestic tourist trips during the holiday, up 7.6 percent year on year and 28.2 percent from the same period in 2019. Domestic tourist expenditure during... https://t.co/APuUB1okIW
Commentary: China’s five-day Labor Day holiday saw a surge in travel on an increase in the supply of flights and hotel rooms, while post-pandemic trends of spending on experiences and the popularity of lower-tier cities continued. https://t.co/HIfS6BT7C1
“Travelers made 28.2% more trips but spending only rose 13.5% from the 2019 break…figures add to evidence showing Chinese households remain cautious with consumption despite a recent rebound in economic growth driven by a pickup in industrial activity.” https://t.co/9j09e67a3v
Tourism in China surges during May Day holiday but travelers turn frugal - CNN https://t.co/iyWrWMZDFC
Chinese holidays have injected impetus into the world #economy, with the just-concluded May Day holiday bringing a strong burst of tourism growth to domestic as well as overseas destinations, #travel experts said. https://t.co/VhOTTHmICQ https://t.co/DN0zatzayI
Chinese people's stronger #travel and #consumption desires have boosted tourism to domestic and overseas destinations over the just concluded May Day holiday. #economy https://t.co/7taUhKIxeU https://t.co/3QxJEN9hIR
📈 China’s #LaborDay holiday saw: ✅295 million domestic trips, up 7.6% y-o-y and 28.2% from the same period in 2019. ✅166.89 billion yuan in domestic tourist spending, up 12.7% y-o-y and 13.5% from the same period in 2019. China’s travel sector is on a roll! https://t.co/p9xZHpY1HR
China reported more than 1.35 billion inter-regional trips during the 5-day May Day holiday that concluded on Sunday, an increase of 23.7% from the same period in 2019 and a growth of 2.1% from last year, according to Ministry of Transport data on Monday. https://t.co/esKSBZEE37
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China recorded 8.47 million trips through customs over this year’s five-day Labor Day holiday, up 35.1% from 2023. Check out more Daily Tones: https://t.co/l37fvWYwjw https://t.co/w1op5OccTP
China saw about 295 million domestic tourist trips during the 5-day May Day holiday that ended Sunday, up 7.6% YoY, with the total spending growing 12.7% YoY to top 166.8 billion yuan (about $23.12 billion), data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism showed Monday. #tourism https://t.co/ybDH4jA1QN
⚡295 million Chinese people traveled and spent 166.89 billion yuan during the 5-day Workers' Day holiday, which grew by 7.6% y/y and 12.7% y/y respectively (+28.2% and +13.5% compared to 2019), official data shows. #China #tourism #consumption #EconTwitter
#ChinaInspires Border inspection agencies across China handled nearly 8.47 million entry and exit trips during the May Day holiday ending Sunday, 35.1-percent increase from the same period last year, the National Immigration Administration said Monday. https://t.co/DGZ15ihtCB https://t.co/EwwbvaqNa4
#China's cross-border #passenger trips in May Day holiday rose 35% y/y. In particular, foreigners' cross-border trips nearly doubled on year. https://t.co/haGgRmRP6L https://t.co/AqcJ8a8VR0
Border inspection agencies across China handled nearly 8.47 million entry and exit trips during the five-day May Day holiday that ended Sunday, a 35.1 percent increase from the same period last year, the National Immigration Administration said Monday. #travel https://t.co/UdB2XqEbmN
China witnessed a total of 8.46 million border entry-exit trips during the 5-day May Day holiday ending Sunday, representing a 35.1% growth from the same period last year, according to the National Immigration Administration on Monday. #Travel https://t.co/oVRcGnCpkG
Beijing welcomed 16.97 million tourists and generated 19.62 billion yuan ($2.7 billion) during the May Day holiday, achieving year-on-year increases of 9.4% and 10.2%, both record highs https://t.co/OmWLUeXhgw https://t.co/cCSxU6Rly8
During the May Day holiday lasting from May 1 to 5, many Chinese people embarked on journeys to explore the vast country, underscoring China's economic vitality and resilience. More: https://t.co/FrYovWHdZt https://t.co/7IxUc3F2ec
During the May Day holiday lasting from May 1 to 5, many Chinese people have embarked on journeys to explore the vast country, underscoring China's economic vitality and resilience https://t.co/mLB5HQdwl2 https://t.co/8WeGvrIiU9
Railway passenger trips in China are expected to reach 18.65 million on Sunday, the last day of the five-day May Day holiday https://t.co/0UL9Ik03bQ https://t.co/uvHlfuQhoq
Tourists favor ancient towns across China during the five-day May Day holiday. Wandering through ancient structures, appreciating folk performances and tasting local food, tourists immersively feel the charm of Chinese history and culture through their journey. #ChinaInspires https://t.co/DaLL7HjcZn
Chinese tourist flows surge during May holiday. Here’s what the preliminary numbers are showing. https://t.co/qQL7pLz9oM https://t.co/LihzzCL6T4
#Shanghai is bustling with tourists for the May Day holiday week. Sign of a healthy economy in #China. (The Bund and Nanjing Road) https://t.co/YLVdz0O56j
#ChinaCanvas The stunning landscape of the Flaming Mountain scenic area in Turpan, #Xinjiang attracts visitors during the May Day holiday. #CulturalJourney https://t.co/fDXRDwV8Rb
The railway station in #Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, is extremely busy with people traveling during the May Day holiday. https://t.co/35rEQY8eZf
China saw cruise passenger trips exceed 190,000 in Q1 2024, surpassing the figure registered for the whole year of 2023, which amounted to 107,000 trips, according to the Ministry of Transport. https://t.co/MKPey7t5Rk
Travelers' enthusiasm in China has been high over the May Day holiday as local authorities in several cities launch many events to boost consumption and enrich travel experiences. The convenience of the new visa-free policy has also attracted many overseas tourists #ChinaInspires… https://t.co/PScKVZHC7B
#Chongqing Zoo's red #pandas bring joy to visitors during the May Day holiday as they happily munch on apples. https://t.co/wyKy8K5AAQ
#TrendingNow During the May Day holiday, visitors at Mochou Lake in Nanjing, Jiangsu province showcased their creativity with the self-made lacquered fans. #CulturalJourney https://t.co/fnbnMElsa8
China's railway network handled 20.69 million passenger trips on Wednesday, marking a record single-day high, according to the national railway operator China State Railway Group https://t.co/7FYgtaQPu5
Experience the joy of tulips at People's Park in Xining, NW China's Qinghai Province, which are bursting with bright spring colors. https://t.co/VW8QH6RayV
Chinese tourists are heading overseas for the extended May Labor Day holiday in near pre-pandemic numbers, accelerating a rebound of what used to be the world’s biggest travel market. https://t.co/3uLudyhgSf
Impressive sight! Over 200 high-speed trains from Wuhan, China's Hubei, are revving up to travel across the country during the 5-day May Day holiday. https://t.co/v6rZwuPYIo
China's railway network handled 20.69 million passenger trips on Wednesday, the first day of the 5-day May Day holiday, marking a record single-day high, according to the national railway operator China State Railway Group. https://t.co/PwEYgrUSCC
China travel surges for May holiday but consumers remain wary https://t.co/WX86PMaoIY https://t.co/hb3V518359
According to the Ministry of Transport, daily holiday travel is expected to exceed 270 million trips, surpassing levels from both 2019 and 2023. https://t.co/C8Iv8BMhon
Gallery: Railway passengers in China will take an estimated 144 million trips over this year’s May Day holiday, up 8.3% from the comparable period in 2023. https://t.co/CRP6g4cuhg
“Chinese tourists are headed overseas for the extended May Day holiday at near pre-covid levels, accelerating a rebound of what used to be world’s biggest travel mkt…Domestic travel is also booming. China’s railway stations saw a peak of travelers on 5/1” https://t.co/55ECBv0ORC
Events marking May 19 China Tourism Day kicked off on May 1 with the theme of "Explore China, Enjoy a happy life", the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has said. #CulturalJourney https://t.co/EFbpHWB7X2
People enjoy May Day holiday across #China #travel #CulturalJourney https://t.co/5yA4IN1LtP
#China: An Influx of Chinese Tourists Is Coming to a Country Near You Bookings for May holidays jump to near pre-pandemic levels Chinese were world’s biggest travelers before Covid hit #oott https://t.co/Ss2WjBSFp0
Railway passenger trips in China hit a record high of over 20.69 million on Wednesday, the first day of the five-day May Day holiday, data from the national railway operator shows. #XinhuaNews https://t.co/DifTuYCJJa
#China's #passenger trips on first day of May Day holiday rose 30% from 2019-level https://t.co/haGgRmRhhd https://t.co/PJOpWvX2Jk
Railway passenger trips in China hit a record high of over 20.69 million on Wednesday, the first day of the five-day May Day holiday https://t.co/pcrZu35srq https://t.co/0GU8VqvP8K
Spectacular scene: Hundreds of Chinese high-speed trains depart on May Day holiday https://t.co/809iPy1RwR
Outbound trips by Chinese tourists between April 27 and May 5, which includes the five-day break that started Wednesday, are just 7% below 2019 levels, according to ForwardKeys. Domestic ticketing has surpassed 2019 levels by 4% for the period. #China #tourism https://t.co/iSMeO67RJX
China's May Day holiday has led to an increase in travel bookings. The holiday, which kicked off Wednesday, is the second-biggest after Lunar New Year and National Day, and could give insight into China's current consumer sentiment. https://t.co/ynTukJCGu5
Events marking May 19 China Tourism Day kicked off on May 1 with the theme of "Explore China, Enjoy a happy life" https://t.co/WKjwQvkW7z https://t.co/hqr3lqVBst
Chinese tourists are returning to the skies over the May Day holiday in a welcome boost for the global travel industry https://t.co/bdRVono5eM
People in China are celebrating the May Day holiday from May 1 to 5 this year. What makes this break perfect? Perhaps it's the joy of travel or the cherished moments spent with family and old friends. On the very first day of the holiday, #China's railway network saw a travel… https://t.co/eF6WvDYS4O
On May 1st, China's nationwide railway system sent 20.69 million passengers, setting a new single-day record in history. #China #tourism #transport
#ChinaCanvas Tulips, guardian lavenders, irises… Try not to get too lost in this floral wonderland in Beijing. #travel #CulturalJourney (Photos: Zhang Yu'an) https://t.co/5q2FTTOque
Some people in China decided to travel during the May Day holidays… #Hangzhou https://t.co/Xob3YdWzq7
Passengers are seen at Beijing West Railway Station in Beijing, capital of China, on Wednesday. China's May Day holiday lasts from May 1 to 5 this year. The railway network of the country witnessed a travel peak on the first day of the holiday. https://t.co/saqWsHO2NZ