Chinese tourists flock to Asia again

Chinese tourists are headed overseas for the extended May Labour Day holiday at near pre-pandemic levels

May 2, 2024

Chinese tourists are headed overseas for the extended May Labour Day holiday at near pre-pandemic levels, accelerating a rebound of what used to be the world’s biggest travel market.

Key takeaways

• Outbound trips between April 27 to May 5, which includes the five-day break that started Wednesday, are just 7 per cent below 2019 levels;
• A last-minute rush has seen bookings surge at a faster pace than was expected based on ticket sales at the beginning of April;
• The data, along with the results of Bloomberg Intelligence’s China traveller sentiment survey, shows demand rebounding, despite concerns the country’s sluggish economy is weighing on consumer confidence and spending.

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