The surge in outbound trips by Chinese tourists during the extended May Labor Day holiday is helping to revitalize what was once the world’s largest travel market. Outbound trips between April 27 and May 5 are only 7% below levels seen in 2019, indicating a significant rebound in Chinese tourism.
Data from ForwardKeys, a travel forecasting company, shows that domestic ticket sales have already exceeded 2019 levels by 4% for the same period. This last-minute rush has propelled the number of outbound trips to almost pre-pandemic levels.
The rebound in Chinese tourism is a positive sign for the global travel industry, as it indicates a strong desire among Chinese tourists to resume their international travels. As more countries reopen their borders and ease travel restrictions, it is expected that this trend will continue to grow, further boosting the recovery of the travel sector.
