According to ForwardKeys, a travel forecasting company, outbound trips from China between April 27 and May 5 are only 7% below levels seen in 2019. This surge in outbound trips is helping to revitalize what was once the world’s largest travel market.
The five-day break that began on Wednesday has seen a significant increase in bookings, surpassing expectations based on ticket sales at the start of April. This last-minute rush has propelled the number of outbound trips to almost pre-pandemic levels. In addition to this, domestic ticket sales have already exceeded 2019 levels by 4% for the same period.
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.