Chinese Shift from Short Holidays to Plan Longer Breaks for Labor Day
Outbound travel from mainland China during the Labor Day holiday period reached a three-year high this year, according to data released by travel technology company Travelport.
Also, unlike the rest of the year, the Labor Day period shows a notable increase in the length of travel with holidays lasting longer than 10 days, which could explain the popularity of long-haul destinations during this time.
Among the top 10 destinations during this period, long-haul stops like the UK and Canada have gained popularity, with the U.S. claiming the second spot, Travelport data showed.
Travel bookings for the Labor Day period increased 470 percent this year compared to 2022, while outbound bookings from mainland China in t
