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

Group 1 - Hainan Free Trade Port officially launched its island-wide customs closure on December 18, leading to impressive sales figures in Sanya's duty-free market, with total sales reaching 118 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 85% [1][12] - The number of visitors to Sanya International Duty-Free City exceeded 36,000 on the first day of customs closure, marking a growth of over 60% compared to the previous year [1][12] - 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][16] Group 2 - The upcoming New Year's holiday has seen a notable increase in flight bookings to Hainan, with over 720,000 domestic tickets sold, reflecting a year-on-year growth of approximately 10% [4][12] - Flight bookings to Haikou and Sanya around the New Year have increased by 19% and 51% respectively, with major cities like Beijing, Chengdu, and Shanghai being key sources of travelers [6][18] - International flight bookings to Haikou are up by over 40% for the New Year holiday, with a projected doubling of international ticket sales for the Spring Festival in 2026 [19] Group 3 - The influx of Russian tourists has surged, with reports indicating that they now make up 80% of visitors at popular locations like Dadonghai Beach in Sanya [8][21] - 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 [10][23] - On the first day of customs closure, Hainan welcomed its first Fortune 500 company, Siemens Energy, which received its business license, indicating a positive trend for foreign investment in the region [10][23] Group 4 - The processing time for foreign work and residence permits in Hainan has been significantly reduced, with approvals now taking as little as four days, benefiting international professionals [12][25] - The first batch of foreign nationals, including medical professionals, received their work permits on the day of customs closure, highlighting Hainan's commitment to attracting international talent [12][25] - The local government has streamlined the application process for foreign work permits, reducing bureaucratic hurdles and enhancing the region's attractiveness for foreign workers [12][25]