[Explanation] After nearly 3 years, the outbound travel of Chinese citizens resumed in an orderly manner on January 8.
With the continuous release of good news, people's willingness to travel has risen rapidly.
At 10 a.m. on January 8, the reporter saw at the Spring and Autumn Tourism business outlet located on Dingxi Road, Changning District, Shanghai, that there was an endless stream of citizens who came to consult.
[Concurrent] Mr. Zhu, a citizen of Shanghai
I heard the news and took a look at it early in the morning. I saw that I can go to play when I leave the country. I want to see some air tickets for leaving the country. Can I buy these and how to book a hotel alone.
I haven't even been to (other cities) in China in recent years, so I want to go directly to Thailand to relax and have a vacation.
[Explanation] The on-site staff told reporters that although the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has not yet resumed the "group tour" and "air ticket + hotel" independent travel business in the outbound travel of travel agencies, the number of inquiries and reservations for "single air ticket" and "single hotel" is still high. There has been substantial growth.
[Concurrent] Staff Zhao Yili
After New Year's Day, the number of consultations has basically increased by about 50% compared with the previous ones. They are mainly asking about outbound air tickets, and some outbound visas.
[Explanation] Zhou Weihong, deputy general manager of Spring and Autumn Tourism, told reporters that on January 8, the adjustment of the entry policy for international tourists in Mainland China does not mean that a large-scale outbound travel will start. Most of the tourists who choose to leave the country at this time are still due to rigidity. Needs, such as visiting relatives, business, etc.
[Same period] Zhou Weihong, deputy general manager of Spring and Autumn Tourism
Bookings for this week, our flight to Hong Kong saw a 60% increase in bookings in the week leading up to Chinese New Year.
It just opened on January 8 (the national gate), and in fact there will be no blowout, because the real volume of international flights has not yet come up, and it has not yet fully reached the volume we said in 2019 or before.
At the beginning, I think there is still a relatively rigid demand, there will be quite a lot of functions of visiting relatives and friends, and business, so the real tourism function may be a little later.
[Explanation] Zhou Weihong said that at present, Spring and Autumn Tourism is fully prepared for the restart of outbound travel.
During the "blank period" of outbound travel, spring and autumn tourism will inevitably lose a group of talents.
In this regard, each business department is making corresponding adjustments, arranging business training, and coordinating experienced staff for each destination.
She pointed out that Phuket Island in Thailand has always been favored by tourists. Therefore, experienced personnel have been specially arranged to connect with them. At present, they have conducted investigations with local partners on hotel accommodation, half-day tours, one-day tours, safety and quality, etc. understand, contact.
[Explanation] According to industry insiders, judging from the current situation, the overall price increase of Southeast Asian tours will not be too large, and the price of European and American tours is estimated to have more increases due to international long-distance air tickets and more complicated ground connections. , the price of some mid-to-high-end European and American tour products is expected to double.
In the future, the overall outbound travel will be more refined and small-group.
Reporter Xu Yinkang Yuzhan reports from Shanghai
Responsible editor: [Liu Xian]