（神州写真）购物客劲增逾六成 海南“免税游”跨年人气旺

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant increase in tourist activity and sales in Hainan's duty-free shopping sector during the New Year holiday, driven by promotional offers and the integration of shopping with vacation experiences [1][2][3] - Hainan's duty-free shopping policy has been adjusted to include 47 categories of goods, allowing more domestic products to be sold tax-free, which has contributed to a surge in shopping enthusiasm [2] - During the New Year holiday from January 1 to 3, 2026, Haikou Customs reported a total of 442,000 duty-free items sold, a year-on-year increase of 52.4%, with the number of shoppers reaching 83,500, up 60.6%, and total shopping expenditure hitting 712 million yuan, a rise of 128.9% [2] Group 2 - The influx of international tourists has been notable, with significant increases in inbound flight bookings to Haikou and Sanya, with growth rates exceeding three times and five times respectively compared to the previous year [3] - The opening of new international flight routes and visa-free entry for citizens from 86 countries has further enhanced Hainan's appeal as a tourist destination [2] - Hainan is accelerating its development as an international tourism consumption center, with initiatives to establish various themed tourism hubs to cater to diverse visitor needs [3]