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Chinese Golden Week Travelers Cut Hotel Budgets Despite Longer Trips
Outbound Chinese tourists are taking longer, multi-destination trips for Golden Week but spending less on accommodations, with over half budgeting under $149 per night. Luxury hotel demand has dropped to just 5%, signaling a major shift toward midscale properties and experiential travel.
Key Takeaways
- 1Stays of seven nights or more rose 123% year over year as travelers leverage extended 13-day holiday windows.
- 2Only 5% of outbound travelers plan to stay in luxury hotels, with over 50% capping room rates at RMB1,000 ($149) per night.
- 3Europe and nature-focused destinations like Cebu and Phuket lead demand, alongside strong interest in multigenerational family packages.
Source: Skift
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