Emerging trends for upcoming May Day holiday
Release time：2024-05-07 16:14:23 Source：Culture Compass news portal
-
TAIYUAN, April 30 (Xinhua) -- As the five-day May Day holiday draws near, data from major Chinese travel platforms indicated that visits to off-the-beaten-path cities, self-guided driving tours and concert-focused excursions have become new trends in holiday travel. According to a market forecast by Trip.com, hotel bookings in county-level markets have spiked by 68 percent year on year during the holiday, outpacing the national average growth rate. Data also shows a rise of 42 percent in countryside trips compared to the same period last year. As infrastructure improves and hospitality capabilities expand, travel destinations in lower-tier markets are embracing a surge in popularity. Liu Yang, who works in Shanghai, plans to spend her holiday with friends in Xinchang County, Shaoxing, in east China's Zhejiang Province. Liu said the convenient transportation, well-equipped hotels, and reasonable prices in Xinchang make it stand out. She also noted the appeal of visiting popular filming locations, highlighting the allure of county travel as a brief escape from metropolitan life. Many tourists also prefer to fly or take a train first and then rent a car upon arrival. This trend is supported by quality tourism routes and favorable policies, such as toll-free access on expressways nationwide for passenger cars with up to seven seats during the holiday. Fliggy's data exhibits a nearly 50 percent year-on-year increase in car rental bookings in popular domestic cities during the holiday period, with local demand surging more than twice. According to Ctrip's car rental department, cities like Datong, Taiyuan, Yantai, Ningbo, and Hulun Buir have seen fast growth in car rental orders. Meanwhile, the resumption of international flight routes and China's visa-free policy for certain countries have fueled outbound tourism. Ctrip reports a 132 percent year-on-year increase in overseas self-drive car rental orders, with new customers accounting for 60 percent. Fliggy's overseas car rental bookings have surged nearly fourfold year-on-year. Attending concerts or music festivals in cities has also emerged as a new tourism trend, with hundreds of concerts and music festivals expected to be held nationwide during the holiday. Fliggy's data shows a doubling of hotel bookings around concert venues compared to the previous year. On the Ctrip platform, hotel bookings in Taiyuan, capital city of north China's Shanxi Province, have increased by 105 percent year-on-year during the holiday. According to Shanxi's culture and tourism department, the tourism boom was driven by the city's full schedule of concerts during the holiday. The enthusiasm of travelers remains high, and travelers can smoothly book transportation, accommodation, and museum tickets ahead of their trips thanks to the convenient booking systems, said Li Hong, a professor at Beijing International Studies University.
（Editor:Fu Bo）
- Previous：Trump hush money trial: Prosecutors move deeper into ex
- Next：Giants rookie Mason Black makes MLB debut in Philadelphia against childhood favorite Phillies
Related articles
- Nutrition experts add traffic light health labels to famous food paintings
- Schools not equipped to be community hubs in disaster responses
- Government departments defend staffing increase in late 2023
- Senior US diplomat suggests AUKUS will deter any China moves against Taiwan
- Neighbour leaves furious 94
- West Coast emergency staff preparing for deluge
- Coalition talks stretch on one month past election day
- Person found dead after house fire in Whitianga
- Putin is starting his 5th term as president, more in control of Russia than ever
- AUKUS Pillar Two: Defence Minister Judith Collins meets with top US military contractor
- Coach Amorim vows to stay with Sporting Lisbon after winning another Portuguese league
- Battle over deep
- Week in Politics: Truancy presents delicate problems for the government
- New operators of Tūroa Ski Field reveal discounts for former life
- Former cruise ship worker reveals the six things she would NEVER do on board
- NZ brothers remain behind bars after appearing in Phuket court
- Taiwan earthquake injuries top 1000, missing hotel workers found
- Six children dead, 14 injured in Iraq road accident
- Top secret D
- Taiwan earthquake injuries top 1000, missing hotel workers found
Random recommendation
Medical Experts Provide Free Medical Services for Villagers in S China's GuangxiChina Selects Happiest Cities of 20227th Sanya Int'l Cultural Industry Fair Opens in Sanya, S China's HainanFoods from Around World Showcased During 5th CIIEChina Focus: China Conducts Survey on Population Most Susceptible to COVIDChinese Dream Inspires Nation on Journey AheadNew Areas for Growth to Keep Employment StableSubsidies Aim to Encourage More BirthsFrom Low to High, Chinese Women's Basketball Team Fights back to Center StageHealthier School Meals Help Rural Students Grow
- Copyright © 2024 Powered by Emerging trends for upcoming May Day holiday ,Culture Compass news portal sitemap