Core Viewpoint - Jinjiang Hotel Group is facing a trust crisis due to "price inversion" issues, where prices on its official platform are significantly higher than those on third-party platforms [1][3][4]. Group 1: Price Inversion Issues - Investigations revealed that some Jinjiang franchise hotels set prices on the Jinjiang Hui app five times higher than on third-party platforms [1][2]. - During the May Day holiday, certain hotels showed full bookings on the official platform while being available on OTA platforms [2][4]. - Jinjiang's official platform has been reported to have higher prices compared to OTA platforms multiple times in recent months, indicating a systemic issue [5][9]. Group 2: Franchise and Group Dynamics - The "price inversion" reflects a growing conflict between franchise hotels and the Jinjiang Group over profit-sharing and visibility on booking platforms [3][4]. - Franchise hotels are increasingly favoring OTA platforms due to higher traffic and visibility, leading to a weakening of the official booking channels [3][11]. - The lack of effective price monitoring and management by Jinjiang has contributed to these issues, as franchisees feel empowered to prioritize their own revenue [8][11]. Group 3: Membership and Revenue Challenges - Despite having over 200 million members, Jinjiang's occupancy and repurchase rates are lower than competitors like Huazhu and Atour, indicating a lack of attractive member benefits [9][11]. - Jinjiang's net profit for 2024 was only 9.11 billion RMB, a decline of 9.06% year-on-year, highlighting a disparity in performance compared to other hotel groups [9][11]. - The company plans to enhance its membership system to improve member engagement and loyalty, but the effectiveness of these measures remains uncertain [11][12].

Group 1 - The domestic tourism market in China is experiencing a strong recovery during the "May Day" holiday in 2025, with 314 million domestic trips taken, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.4% [1] - Total spending by domestic tourists reached 180.27 billion yuan, marking an 8.0% year-on-year growth [1] - Hotel occupancy rates during the holiday were high, with an overall occupancy rate exceeding 84%, a slight increase of about 1 percentage point compared to the previous year [1] Group 2 - Huazhu Group reported nearly 6.3 million guests at its hotels during the "May Day" holiday, which is 1.3 times that of the same period last year [1] - The peak occupancy period for hotels was from May 1 to May 3, with an average occupancy rate of 97% during these days [1] - The Atlantis Sanya resort received 120,000 visitors with an average hotel occupancy rate of 94% during the holiday [1] Group 3 - Jinjiang Hotels (China) recorded nearly 8.9 million guests during the holiday, a 13% increase compared to the previous year [2] - The average occupancy rate for high-star hotels was significantly higher than that of low-star hotels, with four-star hotel bookings increasing by 54% and five-star hotel bookings by 28% [3] - The inbound tourism market also showed strong performance, with Huazhu Group hosting over 43,000 foreign guests, 1.75 times more than the same period last year [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the industry is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [2] Core Viewpoints - The tourism volume is increasing while prices remain stable, with an extended travel radius. The focus is on policy support and advancements in AI applications [3] Summary by Sections Market Review - In April, the social service sector outperformed the benchmark by 1.42 percentage points, with strong performance from tourism and education stocks. The A-share scenic spots and leading education stocks led the gains, while Hong Kong stocks in the supply chain and tea beverage sectors also performed well [3][4][6] May Day Holiday Summary - Domestic spending during the holiday increased by 8.0%, with travel willingness remaining high and an extended travel radius. A total of 314 million domestic trips were made, a year-on-year increase of 6.4%. The average spending per person increased by 1.5%, recovering to 90% of the 2019 level [3][9] Sub-Industries - **Inbound and Outbound Travel**: Inbound travel increased by 28.7% during the holiday, with significant growth in travelers from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and foreign visitors. The number of inbound foreign visitors under visa-free policies grew by 72.7% [3][21] - **Hotel Industry**: The hotel industry saw a REVPAR of 192 yuan, up 11.5% year-on-year, with occupancy rates and average daily rates also increasing. High-star hotels in county areas outperformed the overall industry [24][22] - **Scenic Spots**: Many scenic spots experienced significant visitor growth, aided by favorable weather and local government promotional activities. For example, Xiangyuan Cultural Tourism received 51.79% more visitors compared to last year [25][28] - **Dining**: Key monitored dining enterprises saw sales increase by 8.7% year-on-year, indicating a recovery in consumer spending [29][30] - **Duty-Free Sales**: Duty-free shopping during the holiday saw a decline of 7% in sales, but the average spending per person remained stable [41][35] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading companies benefiting from policy support and marginal improvements, including Tongcheng Travel, Xueda Education, Jiuhua Tourism, and others. Mid-term recommendations include China Duty Free, Meituan, Huazhu Group, and others [3][42]

Core Insights - The report highlights that tourism volume is increasing while prices remain stable, with a focus on policy support and advancements in AI applications within the sector [3][9] - The domestic travel market saw 314 million trips during the May Day holiday, a year-on-year increase of 6.4%, with total spending reaching 180.27 billion yuan, up 8.0% [9][21] - The report suggests that the tourism trend will continue to improve due to consumer experience demands and favorable industry policies, recommending investments in leading companies benefiting from these trends [3][42] Market Review - In April, the consumer services sector outperformed the benchmark by 1.42 percentage points, with strong performances from tourism and education stocks [4][6] - The May Day holiday saw significant gains in the education sector and travel-related stocks, with notable performances from companies involved in AI-enhanced education [4][6] Sub-industry Analysis - **Inbound and Outbound Travel**: Inbound travel saw a 28.7% increase in visitor numbers during the May Day holiday, with significant growth in travelers from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan [16][21] - **Hotel Industry**: The hotel sector experienced a 11.5% increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) during the holiday, with occupancy rates and average daily rates also rising [24][22] - **Scenic Areas**: Major scenic spots reported strong visitor numbers, with some locations seeing over 50% growth compared to the previous year, aided by favorable weather and local government initiatives [25][28] - **Dining Sector**: Key monitored dining enterprises reported an 8.7% increase in sales during the holiday, reflecting a recovery in consumer spending [29][30] - **Duty-Free Sales**: Duty-free shopping during the holiday saw a decline of 7% in sales, although the average transaction value remained stable [35][41] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on leading companies that are expected to benefit from policy support and improving consumer sentiment, including Tongcheng Travel, Xueda Education, Jiuhua Tourism, and others [3][42]

Group 1: Travel and Tourism Data - During the five-day May Day holiday, 314 million domestic trips were made in China, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.4% [1] - Domestic tourists spent a total of 180.27 billion yuan during the holiday, marking an 8.0% increase compared to the previous year [1] Group 2: Hotel Industry Performance - Huazhu Group reported that its hotels received nearly 6.3 million guests during the May Day holiday, 1.3 times more than the same period last year [2] - The overall hotel occupancy rate exceeded 84%, with peak occupancy reaching 97% from May 1 to May 3, and on May 2, occupancy hit 103% [2] - Jinjiang Hotels (China) reported nearly 8.9 million guests from April 30 to May 4, a 13% increase year-on-year, with over 5,000 hotels fully booked for three consecutive days [2] Group 3: Performance in Smaller Cities - Many third and fourth-tier cities showed strong growth, with cities like Bengbu, Huaihua, and Yangjiang reporting hotel occupancy rates exceeding 100% [3] - Jinjiang Hotels noted that the average occupancy rate in Qianjiang reached 104%, the highest in the country during the holiday [3] Group 4: Resort and Vacation Destination Success - The Atlantis Sanya hotel achieved an average occupancy rate of 94% during the holiday, with 120,000 visitors [4] - Several Club Med resorts reported occupancy rates exceeding 95% during the holiday period [4] Group 5: Inbound Tourism Growth - Huazhu Group received over 43,000 foreign guests during the holiday, 1.75 times more than last year [6] - Jinjiang Hotels reported a 4.7 times increase in foreign guests compared to the previous year, with top source countries including Russia, South Korea, and Thailand [6] Group 6: Rise of the Homestay Industry - Tujia reported that the homestay industry experienced its "hottest May Day" with a booking increase of over 30% compared to last year [7] - Popular destinations for homestays included Chengdu and Chongqing, with Guangdong becoming the top province for homestay bookings [7] Group 7: Impact of Music Events - Numerous concerts and music festivals contributed to increased homestay bookings, with some cities experiencing booking increases of over 80% due to local events [8]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" [1][36]. Core Insights - During the May Day holiday (May 1-5), the total inter-regional population flow is expected to reach 1.467 billion, with a daily average of 293 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 8.0% [3][5]. - Railway passenger volume is projected to be 101.69 million, with a daily average of 20.34 million, up 10.8% year-on-year; civil aviation passenger volume is expected to be 11.14 million, with a daily average of 2.23 million, up 11.8% year-on-year [3][5]. - The travel market is seeing a strong recovery, with significant growth in long-distance travel destinations and a 20% year-on-year increase in outbound travel orders [3][5]. - Alibaba upgraded its instant retail business, Taobao "Xiaoshida," to Taobao "Shangou," which will cover over 50 cities and aims for nationwide coverage by May 6 [3][6]. - In April, Douyin's beauty category GMV reached 17.501 billion, with skincare products accounting for 11.862 billion and makeup products for 4.948 billion [3][8]. Summary by Sections Industry Dynamics: Travel - The May Day holiday is expected to see a total of 1.467 billion inter-regional trips, with significant increases in railway and civil aviation passenger volumes [5]. - Long-distance travel destinations are performing well, with a notable increase in family and pet travel, and a resurgence in cruise travel [3][5]. Industry Dynamics: Retail - Alibaba's Taobao "Shangou" aims to enhance instant retail services by collaborating with Ele.me for subsidies exceeding 10 billion [6]. Industry Dynamics: Beauty - Douyin's beauty category shows strong performance, with a total GMV of 17.501 billion in April, indicating robust market activity [8][9]. - The top 20 beauty brands on Douyin are undergoing changes, with significant self-operated brand representation [8][9]. Company Dynamics: Beauty - MAOGEPING launched a new fragrance series in collaboration with the Palace Museum, showcasing a blend of cultural elements [11][15]. - Huaxi Biological's product "Runbaiyan·Bobo" has been approved as the first Class III medical device for facial skin improvement in China [21][20].

Core Viewpoint - The Jinjiang Hotel Group is facing a trust crisis due to significant price discrepancies between its official member platform and OTA platforms, leading to a need for improved membership strategies and pricing consistency [1][14]. Pricing Discrepancies - Some franchise hotels under Jinjiang have set prices on the Jinjiang Hui platform at five times higher than those on OTA platforms like Ctrip, with one example showing a price of 635 yuan per night on Jinjiang Hui compared to 122 yuan on Ctrip for the same hotel [1][3][4]. - The Jinjiang Hui platform's commission rate of 6% is less competitive compared to the 10%-15% charged by OTA platforms, prompting some franchisees to prefer OTA channels despite higher costs [1][8]. Membership Challenges - Jinjiang's membership count stands at approximately 205 million, lagging behind Huazhu's 270 million, indicating a struggle in member acquisition and retention [14]. - The company has seen a decline in various operational metrics in 2024, with plans to reduce new hotel openings from 1,515 in 2024 to 1,300 in 2025, highlighting the impact of membership growth on overall performance [14]. Franchisee Behavior - Franchisees are increasingly opting to close official booking channels in favor of OTAs, which provide greater customer traffic and order volume, despite the lower commission rates offered by Jinjiang Hui [15]. - The reliance on OTAs for customer acquisition is exacerbated by the lack of a robust independent sales system among soft brands like Pai Hotel, leading to diminished motivation for franchisees to support official channels [15]. Strategic Response - In response to these challenges, Jinjiang has prioritized the enhancement of its membership system in its 2025 strategy, aiming to optimize member marketing through data tools and improve the benefits offered via the Jinjiang Hui app [14][15]. - The company recognizes the need to balance low commission rates with effective traffic support for franchisees and to integrate soft brands with the membership system to enhance overall value [15].

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Group 1: Tourism Market Growth - The tourism market is experiencing explosive growth during the "May Day" holiday in 2025, with visitor numbers exceeding those of the previous year [1] - Various tourism and consumption enterprises in Shanghai are standing out by offering "new scenes, new gameplay, and new experiences" [1] Group 2: Visitor and Revenue Data - Xiangyuan Cultural Tourism (600576.SH) attracted 595,300 visitors and generated revenue of 38.72 million yuan during the first four days of the holiday, with visitor numbers and revenue increasing by 54.63% and 53.28% year-on-year, respectively [2] - Tianmu Lake (603136.SH) reported a 5.31% increase in visitor numbers and a 6.55% increase in revenue compared to 2024 [2] - Huangshan Tourism (600054.SH) welcomed 147,000 visitors, marking a 13.7% year-on-year increase, reaching historical highs [2] Group 3: Hotel Industry Performance - Jinjiang Hotels (600754.SH) received nearly 8.9 million guests from April 30 to May 4, a 13% increase from the previous year, with nearly 10,000 hotels fully booked on May 2, setting a historical record [3] - The inbound tourism market saw a significant boost, with Jinjiang Hotels hosting 4.7 times more foreign guests compared to the previous year during the holiday period [3] Group 4: Revitalization of Traditional Commercial Areas - Companies in Shanghai are enhancing consumer engagement through brand collaborations and resource integration, such as Yonghui Supermarket (601933.SH) creating a one-stop shopping experience for travelers [4] - The Yuyuan Mall reported over 1 million visitors and sales exceeding 100 million yuan during the holiday, reflecting a 100% year-on-year increase [4] - Wangfujing (600859.SH) achieved nearly 20% growth in foot traffic by organizing diverse activities across its stores in 38 cities [4]

Summary of Hotel and Tourism Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The hotel industry during the 2024 May Day holiday exceeded expectations, driven by long holiday opportunities leading to increased inter-provincial and long-distance travel, particularly in lower-tier cities. Coastal cities showed better performance compared to last year, and the 144-hour visa-free transit policy boosted foreign tourist numbers. Hotel prices, including those of Huazhu and Jinjiang, saw approximately a 10% increase [1][4][25]. Key Insights - **Performance by Hotel Tier**: Different tiers of hotels showed varied performance during the holiday. High-end hotels experienced significant growth in occupancy rates, while mid-range hotels saw increases in both price and traffic. Economy hotels had relatively smaller increases [1][5]. - **RevPAR Growth**: During the 2024 May Day period, Huazhu's RevPAR was 110.3 RMB, and Jinjiang's was 118.4 RMB, both showing over 10 percentage points growth compared to the previous year. This growth suggests a potential similar trend for Q2 and raises expectations for summer data [1][6][7]. - **Regional Performance**: The Southwest and South China regions performed particularly well, while the Northwest region, except for Xinjiang, showed weaker results [2][4]. Additional Important Points - **Government Initiatives**: The government is considering issuing accommodation vouchers through OTA platforms to stimulate tourism and related services, expected to launch before the summer [3][25]. - **Supply Dynamics**: Huazhu plans to open 2,400 new stores in 2025, focusing on lower-tier markets, while Jinjiang's pace is slower with fewer than 300 new openings. The overall slowdown in supply growth is seen as positive for the chain hotel market [12][13]. - **Business Travel Trends**: Business travel demand remained stable in April, with Huazhu's demand holding steady year-on-year, while Jinjiang experienced a decline due to first-quarter reforms [10][11]. - **Market Outlook**: The overall hotel industry is expected to remain flat or decline by 1-2% in 2025, with Jinjiang projected to decline by about 5% and Yaduo by 2-3% [21]. Conclusion - The hotel industry is experiencing a positive trend driven by increased travel demand and government support. However, the performance varies significantly across different hotel tiers and regions. The supply dynamics and business travel trends will play a crucial role in shaping the industry's outlook for the coming months.