China’s May Day holiday travel rebounds with surge in domestic, inbound, and outbound activity · TechNode

China’s May Day holiday travel rebounds with surge in domestic, inbound, and outbound activity · TechNode

China’s 2025 May Day holiday saw a strong rebound in travel and consumer spending, with both domestic and cross-border tourism reaching new highs, supported by the country’s advanced digital payment infrastructure.Why it matters:The May Day holiday, among China’s longest public breaks, is often seen as a key indicator of consumer spending sentiment in the country. The surge signals  continued post-COVID tourism recovery and highlights China’s de…

What Labour Day tourism, spending say about China’s economic activity

The five-day holiday saw a sharp rise in tourism, and consumers took advantage of a trade-in programme, as China leans more heavily on its domestic market.

China Reports Labour Day Tourism Boom Amid Public Skepticism and Economic Strain

Beijing [China] : China reported a strong surge in tourist travel and consumer spending during the five-day Labour Day holiday, but skepticism is growing among citizens who point to a disconnect between official data and the economic realities on the ground, according to a report by Radio Free Asia (RFA). Figures from the Ministry of Transport claimed that average daily cross-regional passenger traffic hit 293 million trips — an 8% increase from…