“五一”假期消费强劲 “流动的中国”涌现澎湃活力

Group 1 - The "May Day" holiday saw strong consumer activity, with domestic travel reaching 314 million trips, a year-on-year increase of 6.4%, and total spending of 180.27 billion yuan, up 8.0% [1] - The performance of the live entertainment sector was notable, with 33,500 performances and box office revenue of 2.16 billion yuan, reflecting a 3.6% increase [1] - Museums experienced record attendance, welcoming over 60.49 million visitors, a 17% increase compared to the previous year [2] Group 2 - Various regions enhanced their service offerings, with some areas reporting over 120% growth in sales of food, cultural products, and accommodation during the holiday [3] - The overall sales revenue in consumption-related industries grew by 15.2%, driven by strong demand for home appliances and jewelry [3] - Payment transactions processed by UnionPay and NetUnion reached 23.439 billion, totaling 7.64 trillion yuan, marking increases of 20.49% and 3.21% respectively [3] Group 3 - The number of inbound and outbound travelers reached 10.896 million, with foreign visitors increasing by 43.1% to 1.115 million [4] - The implementation of visa-free entry and other policies contributed to a 72.7% increase in foreign visitors utilizing visa exemptions [4] - The express delivery industry saw over 4.8 billion packages handled during the holiday, reflecting a growth of over 20% [4]