Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant growth in tourism and consumption in Hainan during the New Year holiday, marking a successful start for the tourism industry post the full closure operation of the Hainan Free Trade Port [1][2] Group 2 - On New Year's Day, ticket bookings for flights to Haikou and Sanya saw the highest increase in the country, with Sanya's inbound flight orders growing fivefold and Haikou's over threefold year-on-year [1] - The popularity of duty-free shopping in Sanya and Haikou surged, with a notable increase in foot traffic at duty-free stores, indicating a robust consumer market [1] - Data from Haikou Customs revealed that on January 2, 2026, the total number of duty-free items sold reached 159,000, a year-on-year increase of 70.6%, with shopping participants totaling 33,000, up 77.6%, and total spending amounting to 254 million yuan, reflecting a 156.6% increase [1] - Local consumers have emerged as a significant force in the duty-free shopping market, driven by recent adjustments to the duty-free policy allowing residents to purchase certain items throughout the year [1] - The new policy has also led to an increase in spending by departing tourists, with over 21 million yuan spent on duty-free goods since its implementation [2]
海南离岛免税 购物消费飙升
Bei Jing Wan Bao·2026-01-04 05:47