Holiday

2024 - 4 - 8

The Holiday Boom: A Recap of Festive Revelries and Economic Impact

bank holidays - Chinese tourists - consumer market - domestic tourism - holiday economy - Qingming Festival

Discover the highs and lows of the recent holiday season and how it impacted the economy and tourism industry. Read on for intriguing insights!

The recent holiday season has ushered in a wave of festivities and economic activity, showcasing the diverse impact of holidays on various sectors. From the zero fatalities reported by DPS during the season to Dole's reminders to employers about pay rules, the holidays have left a mark. The 3-day Qingming Festival holiday bolstered the domestic tourism market, with an influx of travelers and a boost in tourism activity. China's provinces such as Hunan, Yunnan, and Xinjiang saw millions of tourist visits, reflecting the massive interest in holiday travel. Beijing, in particular, experienced a surge in tourist figures, indicating a successful holiday period. Overall, the holiday period witnessed over 740 million trips across China, showcasing the enthusiasm for travel and leisure.

Drivers of holiday economy have broader potential to tap (Chinadaily USA)

The economic data related to the just-concluded three-day Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day holiday, that ended on Saturday should offer policymakers ...

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DPS reports zero fatalities during holiday season (Saipan Tribune)

Last Wednesday, DPS Highway Patrol division held a press briefing to share its 4D's (Drunk, Drugged, Distracted, and Drowsy) campaign after-action report.

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Dole reminds employers of pay rules for April 9, 10 holidays (Sun.Star)

AS THE country prepares to observe the upcoming holidays of Araw ng Kagitingan on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, and Eid'l Fitr on Wednesday, April 10, ...

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3-day holiday bolsters domestic tourism market (China Daily)

The just-concluded Qingming Festival holiday proved to be a boon for the tourism industry in the country with both the number of travelers and tourism ...

China's Hunan sees over 14 mln visits during Qingming holiday (ๆ–ฐๅŽ็ฝ‘)

CHANGSHA, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Central China's Hunan Province saw over 14.91 million tourist trips during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday that ended ...

Chinese Numbers: Highlights of China's Qingming holiday reveal ... (Xinhua)

BEIJING, April 7 (Xinhua) -- China saw a boom in the consumer market during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday that concluded on Saturday, ...

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China's Yunnan sees over 12 mln visits during Qingming holiday (Xinhua)

KUNMING, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Southwest China's Yunnan Province saw nearly 12.47 million tourist trips during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday that ...

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Xinjiang's tourism revenue up over 62 pct during Qingming holiday (CGTN)

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region saw its tourism revenue during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday increase by 62.33 percent to ...

1st LD-Writethru: Beijing sees surging visits in Qingming holiday ... (China.org.cn)

BEIJING, April 7 (Xinhua) -- The city of Beijing has seen marked increases in tourist figures during this year's Qingming Festival holiday that concluded on ...

Travel boom sees 740M trips made during Qingming holiday ... (China.org.cn)

China recorded more than 740 million trips across the country during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday, which lasted from April 4 to 6, as passenger ...

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China Holiday Spending Rise Shows Consumption Recovery on Track (Bloomberg)

Chinese tourists spent more per trip over a holiday than in 2019 for the first time since the pandemic started, adding to signs that consumption is ...

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3-day holiday bolsters domestic tourism market_china.org.cn (China.org.cn)

The just-concluded Qingming Festival holiday proved to be a boon for the tourism industry in the country with both the number of travelers and tourism ...

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China Holiday Activity Tops Prepandemic Levels, Adds to Recovery ... (The Wall Street Journal)

Official data released over the weekend show that Chinese tourists made 119 million domestic trips during the three-day holiday, up 11.5% from the same period ...

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3-day holiday bolsters domestic tourism market - People's Daily Online (People's Daily Online)

Tourists throng the Maijishan Grottoes on Friday in Tianshui, Gansu province. Over the three-day Qi.

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Youth Week & School Holiday Program 2024 (Liverpool City Council)

Online Enquiry Form. Visit Us. Customer Service Centre 52 Scott Street, Liverpool, NSW 2170. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.

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Chinese spending jumps over long holiday weekend, tops pre ... (Reuters India)

Chinese travelers spent $7.5 billion domestically during the recent Tomb Sweeping holiday, government data showed, with analysts saying the uptick was a ...

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China holiday activity tops prepandemic levels, adds to recovery ... (Livemint)

China's weak consumer activity got a temporary boost from the Qingming holiday ended Saturday, during which more travelers hit the road, adding to signs of ...

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Ugadi, Gudi Padwa bank holiday: Banks will be closed on April 9 in ... (Hindustan Times)

Bank Holiday April 9, 2024: Across various states, Gudi Padwa/Ugadi Festival/Telugu New Year's Day/Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba) will be celebrated on ...

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Bank holidays in April 2024: Banks to remain closed for 5 days this ... (Business Today)

Bank holidays in April 2024: All banks, including the State Bank of India (SBI), have five back-to-back holidays starting from April 9 for Gudi Padwa, ...

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Ugadi, Gudhi Padwa bank holiday: Banks closed on Tuesday in ... (Zee Business)

Ugadi, Gudhi Padwa bank holiday: Banks across various states will be closed on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, on the occasion of Gudhi Padwa/Ugadi Festival/Telugu ...

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Ugadi, Gudi Padwa bank holiday: Banks will be closed for 4 days ... (Moneycontrol.com)

States in which banks will work only three days this week -- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday -- are Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, ...

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Qingming Festival holiday spurs national tourism boom (CGTN)

During the three-day #QingmingFestival holiday, a staggering 119 million domestic travelers embarked on trips across the nation, marking an impressive 11.5% ...

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Highlights of China's Qingming holiday reveal economic vitality (Xinhua)

BEIJING, April 7 (Xinhua) -- China saw a boom in the consumer market during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday that concluded on Saturday, ...

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My 13-hour holiday was a glimpse of the world before Covid. I'll be ... (The Guardian)

Remember the good old days when you could get on a train or go to a party without wondering if it was worth the risk? It's time for a revival, ...

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