As restrictions ease and more people feel comfortable traveling again, the outlook for the travel industry looks promising. According to data from travel forecaster ForwardKeys, Chinese tourists are now venturing overseas for the extended May Labor Day holiday, signaling a return to pre-pandemic travel levels. This surge in travel comes as a welcome sign for the global tourism industry, with domestic ticketing within China also exceeding 2019 levels by 4% for the same period.
The increase in bookings has outpaced expectations, with a last-minute rush driving up ticket sales for overseas travel. The travel insights company notes that this rebound in Chinese tourism is a positive sign for the industry, which has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With more people feeling comfortable traveling again, it’s likely that we’ll see even more of this trend continue in the future.
