The overall issued flight bookings for Labour Day domestic travel are 10% ahead of 2019’s level. Chengdu and Chongqing, two urban cities located in Southwest China that also serve as the gateway to nature trails, have experienced a notable rise in popularity with a 59% and 22% increase, respectively.
Meanwhile, Haikou and Sanya, two popular destinations known for their sun and sea, and duty-free shopping, have also seen a surge in demand with 50% and 26% growth, respectively.
Bookings for outbound travel are around 50% behind the pre-pandemic levels. When examining the most popular outbound destinations that have bounced back, Macau remains a favourite in Asia, and it leads the list with an 11% increase on 2019 levels. Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, which serves as the main gateway to the sun and sea in Bali, is currently 9% ahead of the 2019 Labour Day holiday bookings.
Male (Maldives) secures the fourth spot on the list with an 84% recovery, while Phuket, another destination known for its beaches, is also at the top list with a 53% recovery. Sun and sea destinations are having mass appeal now, acting as a major drawcard for Chinese tourists.
Additionally, Chinese travellers can easily apply for a travel permit to Macau and Hong Kong, and other international destinations mentioned on the list are friendly to Chinese travellers, as they provide visa-free or visa-on-arrival options.
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