Core Insights - Meituan's data indicates a significant increase in restaurant reservations for the upcoming Qixi Festival, with Changsha ranking among the top ten cities in China for restaurant bookings [1] - Over 10,000 date restaurants have offered advance booking services through Meituan, with a 48% week-on-week increase in participating stores [1] - The search volume for Qixi restaurant reservations surged by 240% week-on-week, and the booking volume for the festival is expected to rise by 52% compared to the previous year [1] Group 1 - The launch of the "Date Hot Booking" feature by Meituan aims to facilitate restaurant reservations, tracking restaurant reputation and booking status dynamically [1][2] - Popular cities for Qixi restaurant bookings include Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Nanjing, Changsha, Xi'an, and Suzhou [1] - The trend shows a preference for Western and Japanese restaurants with a romantic atmosphere, as well as local specialties and immersive dining experiences among young consumers [1] Group 2 - Restaurant operators are collaborating with online platforms like Meituan and Dazhongdianping to enhance dining experiences and boost consumption [2] - The integration of advance booking and group purchase tools is helping restaurants improve efficiency and service quality, leading to increased orders and positive customer feedback [2]