封关首日，爆了！三亚免税狂卖1.18亿元！有苹果手机便宜2140元，元旦海南机票订量大增！

Group 1 - Hainan Free Trade Port officially launched its full island closure on December 18, leading to impressive duty-free sales in Sanya, with total sales reaching 118 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 85% [1] - The number of visitors to Sanya International Duty-Free City exceeded 36,000, marking a growth of over 60% compared to the previous year [1] - Consumers are benefiting from significant discounts on duty-free products, such as the iPhone 17 Pro Max 2TB, which can be purchased for 15,859 yuan after applying a government consumption coupon, saving 2,140 yuan compared to the official price [3] Group 2 - The upcoming New Year holiday is expected to see a surge in domestic flight bookings to Hainan, with over 720,000 tickets sold, reflecting a year-on-year increase of approximately 10% [4] - Flight bookings to Haikou and Sanya around the New Year are up by 19% and 51% respectively, with major cities like Beijing, Chengdu, and Shanghai being key sources of travelers [6] - International flight bookings to Haikou are projected to increase by over 40% during the New Year holiday, with significant growth expected during the 2026 Spring Festival [7] Group 3 - The influx of Russian tourists has been notable, with reports indicating that they make up 80% of visitors at Dadonghai Beach in Sanya [9] - The mutual visa exemption between China and Russia has facilitated a daily influx of Russian tourists, enhancing the appeal of Sanya as a travel destination [11] - The first batch of foreign nationals received work and residence permits in Hainan on the same day as the full closure, indicating a streamlined process for foreign talent [13]