在地消费涨超50%！广州“广交会+”效应再掀假日经济热潮

Core Insights - During the May Day holiday, Guangzhou experienced a significant boost in local consumption, with a year-on-year increase of 50.54% from May 1 to May 4, 2024 [1] - The 137th Canton Fair achieved a cumulative intended transaction amount exceeding $2 billion, showcasing the strength of Guangzhou's manufacturing sector [9][10] Consumption Market - Over 1,000 commercial, travel, cultural, and sports activities were held in Guangzhou during the May Day holiday, aimed at stimulating market vitality [2] - The Tianhe Road business district saw approximately 9.57 million visitors, a year-on-year increase of 4.73%, while the Changlong Wanbo business district recorded 3.32 million visitors, up about 25% [2][4] - Retail activities included the "May Power Unleashed" series, attracting over 3,000 visitors and generating more than 200 transactions [2] - Online sales from platforms like JD and Douyin increased by over 10% compared to the previous year during the "Seventh Double Product Shopping Festival" [6] Events and Exhibitions - Two major IP exhibitions were held at the Guangzhou Tower, including a collaboration with Tencent Games and a themed exhibition showcasing traditional crafts [4][6] - The Guangzhou International Sports Carnival was launched, promoting sports consumption through various events across major shopping districts [6] Automotive and Consumer Goods - The "old for new" consumption initiative was actively promoted, with the city issuing automotive consumption vouchers to stimulate the market [7] - The "Food in Guangzhou" carnival was held during the Canton Fair, alongside a series of dining consumption voucher activities [8] Hospitality and Tourism - The average daily number of new hotel guests in Guangzhou reached 228,000 during the holiday, reflecting a year-on-year increase of approximately 29.5% [8] - The city plans to continue promoting consumption through events like "Same Boat Crossing: Cantonese Charm Guangzhou" in the upcoming months [8] Canton Fair Highlights - The 137th Canton Fair featured 366 companies in the first phase and 302 in the second phase, achieving a total intended transaction amount of over $2 billion [9] - The "Guangzhou Night" fashion industry promotion event resulted in approximately $500,000 in intended orders [9] - The fair also facilitated connections with over 100 international buyers from more than 30 countries, generating intended orders exceeding $30 million [10]