封关首日，爆了！三亚免税狂卖1.18亿元

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] - The availability of substantial discounts on duty-free products, such as the iPhone 17 Pro, has attracted consumers, with prices reduced by up to 2,140 yuan when combined with government consumption vouchers [3][6] Group 2 - During the upcoming New Year holiday, domestic flight bookings to Hainan surpassed 720,000, reflecting a year-on-year increase of approximately 10% [4] - Flight bookings to Haikou and Sanya saw significant growth, with increases of 19% and 51% respectively, indicating strong demand from major cities like Beijing, Chengdu, and Shanghai [6] - International flight bookings to Haikou increased by over 40% during the New Year holiday, with a notable doubling of international flight bookings expected during the 2026 Spring Festival [6] Group 3 - The influx of Russian tourists has been significant, with reports indicating that they make up 80% of visitors at Dadonghai Beach in Sanya [8][10] - The mutual visa exemption between China and Russia has facilitated a steady stream of Russian tourists, contributing to the local tourism economy [10] - The first batch of foreign nationals received work and residence permits in Hainan on the same day as the full closure, highlighting the region's commitment to attracting international talent [12] Group 4 - A world-renowned Fortune 500 company, Siemens Energy, established its presence in Hainan on the first day of the closure, indicating a positive response to the Free Trade Port policies [10] - The streamlined process for foreign work and residence permits has been implemented, reducing approval times by 40%, which is expected to enhance the attractiveness of Hainan for international professionals [12]