暑期出境游火爆开局 办签量创三年新高

Group 1 - The summer travel market is experiencing significant growth, with a notable increase in bookings for flights, hotels, tickets, and car rentals compared to last year, particularly in long-distance travel, which has risen by 7 percentage points [2] - The outbound travel market is witnessing explosive growth, with visa application orders increasing by 10% year-on-year, reaching a three-year peak [2] - Family travel is a major driver of this trend, with family visa applications increasing by 16%, accounting for 22% of total visa orders [3] Group 2 - The Schengen area, particularly Italy, Norway, and Germany, is seeing a substantial rise in travel interest, with visa applications for these destinations increasing by over 80% [3] - Traditional short-haul destinations like Japan and South Korea remain popular, with Japan, South Korea, the USA, Australia, the UK, France, Canada, Vietnam, Italy, and New Zealand being the top ten visa application countries/regions [3] - Visa facilitation measures, such as New Zealand's upcoming visa exemption for travelers from Australia, are expected to further boost travel interest in the Australia-New Zealand region, with Australian visa applications increasing by 41% [3] Group 3 - University students are leading the charge in summer travel, with a 77% year-on-year increase in travel numbers, particularly during the late June to early July period [6] - The trend of "special forces" tourism is declining, with students showing a preference for unique and interesting travel experiences rather than just popular attractions [6] - Cultural and entertainment events, such as local markets and music festivals, are driving interest in cultural tourism and group travel experiences [6] Group 4 - Popular summer destinations for cooling off include cities in the northwest, northeast, and southwest regions of China, with cities like Urumqi, Kunming, and Harbin being particularly favored [7] - Emerging destinations with favorable climates and rich cultural resources are expected to become "dark horse" locations for summer travel this year [7]