Chinaโs Dragon Boat Festival isnโt just about zongzi and dragon boat races anymore! ๐๐ถ From June 8 to 10, the holiday sparked a 70% year-on-year surge in travel bookings, marking a vibrant rebound in cultural and tourism consumption. Talk about wanderlust goals! ๐ผโ๏ธ
New trends like โniche destination-hoppingโ and โculture-deep divesโ fueled the boom. Think off-the-grid villages, digital nomad hotspots, and heritage tours blending tradition with Instagram-worthy moments. ๐ธ๐ฏ
Data shows travelers are spending smarterโopting for longer trips and local experiences. Hotels, homestays, and eco-resorts saw record bookings, proving sustainability is ~trending~. ๐ฑ๐ธ
Analysts say this surge reflects post-pandemic confidence and a growing appetite for โexperience over stuffโ among Gen Z and millennials. Ready to pack your bags? ๐โจ
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New travel trends spur consumption during Dragon Boat Festival
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