“China Travel”持续升温 家庭组团游中国成暑期新热门

Core Insights - The summer transportation period in China's civil aviation sector has concluded, with a total of 147 million passengers transported, averaging 2.37 million passengers per day, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.6% [1] - The international air transport market has expanded significantly, with the number of countries served increasing to 80, and an estimated 123,000 international passenger flights scheduled [1] - The peak of international passenger flights occurred in early August, with approximately 2,100 flights per day, reaching 93% of the levels seen in 2019 [1] Domestic Market Trends - Popular outbound destinations during the summer included East Asia and Southeast Asia, with significant increases in flights to emerging markets such as South Asia, Central Asia, and Europe, particularly to Maldives, Switzerland, and Sri Lanka, where flight volumes increased by over 50% year-on-year [1] - The number of foreign tourists entering China has seen a notable increase, especially from visa-exempt countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, with a year-on-year growth exceeding 50% [3] Travel Behavior Changes - Data from online travel booking platforms indicate that foreign tourists are increasingly exploring beyond traditional hub cities, with ticket bookings extending to 144 cities across China [5] - There has been a remarkable increase in ticket bookings for destinations such as Datong in Shanxi, which saw a 9-fold increase, and Yiwu in Zhejiang, which experienced a 2.6-fold increase, highlighting a trend towards exploring lesser-known cities and historical sites [5]