Group 1 - The upcoming "Golden Week" during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival is expected to see a surge in travel bookings, with some popular products already sold out [1] - Consumers are planning their trips earlier than in previous years, showing a preference for domestic long-distance travel products, and a diverse range of travel experiences is emerging to meet varied consumer demands [1] - The United Nations World Tourism Organization forecasts a 5% increase in global international tourist arrivals in the first half of 2025, with a total of approximately 690 million outbound trips recorded in the first half of this year, marking an increase of about 33 million compared to last year [1] Group 2 - Morgan Stanley projects that China's inbound tourism retail market will grow over threefold in the next decade, from $14 billion in 2024 to $60 billion by 2034, increasing its share of the overall tourism retail market from 10% to 25% [2] - The rise of globally recognized brands and improved shopping experiences are key drivers for this growth, with Chinese consumer electronics and brands like Pop Mart attracting tourists and stimulating shopping demand [2] - Domestic retailers, shopping centers, and duty-free operators in China are expected to benefit significantly from policy support aimed at enhancing tax-free and refund shopping experiences [2] Group 3 - Relevant Hong Kong stocks in the tourism sector include online travel agencies like Trip.com Group and Tongcheng Travel, as well as companies in the tourism industry chain such as Macau-related stocks, China International Travel Service, and Huazhu Group [3]