Group 1 - The Chinese government has decided to resume group tours for Chinese citizens to Canada, which is expected to boost the outbound tourism market significantly [1][2] - Following the announcement, flight search volume to Canada increased nearly 100% within one hour, with significant interest in routes from Shanghai and Beijing to various Canadian cities [1][2] - Travel agencies are quickly developing new travel products for Canada, including winter-themed itineraries and unique experiences such as ice sports and aurora viewing [2] Group 2 - The number of round-trip flights between China and Canada is projected to increase significantly, with a 2.5 times year-on-year growth expected by October 2025, although it remains 64.4% lower than in 2019 [3] - The top three routes for flights to Canada are from Shanghai Pudong to Vancouver, Beijing Capital to Vancouver, and Shanghai Pudong to Pearson, with domestic airlines accounting for 67.4% of the flight volume [3]

Group 1 - The North American outbound tourism market is expected to heat up with the resumption of group tours for Chinese citizens to Canada, as announced by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs [1] - Flight search volume to Canadian cities has significantly increased, with searches for Toronto up 61%, Montreal up 223%, and Ottawa up 137% compared to the previous year [1] - The resumption of group tours to Canada is seen as a positive development for the tourism industry, enhancing the travel destination matrix in North America and providing more diverse outbound travel options for tourists from Shanghai [1] Group 2 - Companies are preparing to launch new travel products for Canada, including seasonal themes such as tulip viewing in spring, maple leaf viewing in autumn, and ice hockey and skiing in winter [1] - The focus is on ensuring smooth visa processing for tourists and integrating supply chain resources, prioritizing partnerships with airlines and local travel agencies that offer Chinese language services [2] - The Americas division is actively negotiating to expedite product development and launch for Canadian outbound tourism products, pending official notification from tourism authorities [2]