Core Insights - The "May Day" holiday period is witnessing a significant surge in travel enthusiasm, with various regions reporting increased tourist activity and diverse cultural and sports events [4][8][9]. Travel and Tourism Trends - Online hotel search volume and ticket bookings have seen substantial increases, with searches for "May Day travel" up over 500% year-on-year and domestic travel bookings more than doubling compared to last year [4][5]. - The trend of "small town tourism" is gaining popularity, with searches for less crowded destinations rising by 200% in the past month [5]. - Domestic flight bookings have also surged, with over 5.42 million tickets sold, marking a 31% increase from the previous year [5]. Cultural and Sports Activities - Various regions are hosting a range of cultural and sports events to attract tourists, including flower viewing, night tours, and performances [8][9]. - Major sporting events are scheduled, such as a global diving competition and a series of community sports activities in Beijing, expected to draw significant participation [9]. Economic Impact - The overall retail sales growth in the first quarter of the year was reported at 4.6%, indicating a recovery in consumer spending across multiple sectors, including travel and dining [10].