Group 1 - The 2026 National Examination will take place from November 29 to November 30, with record-high registration numbers due to relaxed age limits for applicants [2] - Hotel bookings around examination venues have surged, particularly for high-quality accommodations, reflecting an increased demand for better lodging options among candidates [2][3] - The report indicates that hotel bookings within a 5-kilometer radius of exam sites increased over nine times compared to the previous week, with high-rated hotels seeing a more than fivefold increase in bookings [2] Group 2 - The top ten cities for "National Exam Rooms" bookings align with the most popular provinces for the exam, including Guangzhou, Beijing, and Jinan [3] - The demand for family rooms has significantly increased, particularly among older candidates preparing for the exam with family support [3] - As of November 26, the booking rate for family rooms near exam sites has tripled compared to the same period last week, with some hotels fully booked three days in advance [3]