China’s Golden Week holiday sees surge in travel demand, boosting economy with record bookings.

China's economy is poised for a boost during the upcoming Golden Week holiday, a major travel period combining the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day from October 1 to 8. Early data shows strong demand for both domestic and international travel, with rail, flight, and car rental bookings rising significantly. Railways are expected to transport 219 million passengers over two weeks, a 25% increase from last year, while domestic flight searches rose 30% year-on-year. Car rental bookings for multi-destination trips surged 93% compared to 2024, reflecting growing consumer spending on experiences and services.