Experts Heyang, Yushun & Gao Junya delve into the Spring Festival spending surge in China. Topics include travel challenges, movie-watching trends, female talent in films, economic boosts, changing traditions like red envelopes, and the rise of pet services during the holiday season.
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Spring Festival holiday fuels consumer spending with 2.3 billion passenger trips and 8 billion RMB box office revenue.
Increased travel during the holiday season boosts demand for pet sitting services.
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Boosting the Economy with Spring Festival Spending
The Spring Festival holiday in China has become more than just a time for family reunions, as it now fuels a surge in consumer spending. With the longer holiday period, China has seen a massive influx of 2.3 billion passenger trips during the festival. This includes 99 million train journeys, over 2 billion road trips, 9 million water routes, and around 18 million flights. The increased travel and spending during the holiday season have positively impacted the economy and shaped market trends, with Southeast Asian countries emerging as popular destinations for outbound travel.
Chinese New Year Film Season
During the Chinese New Year, going to the movies has become a new tradition for many Chinese families. The Chinese New Year film season offers a variety of movies catering to audiences of all age groups. This year, China's box office revenue during the eight-day Spring Festival holiday exceeded 8 billion RMB (around 1.13 billion USD), with four domestic movies accounting for over 97% of the total earnings. These films, directed by talented female directors and featuring strong female protagonists, have resonated with audiences and showcased the power of raw emotion and storytelling.
Rise of Pet Sitting and Boarding Services
As more people have pets and travel during the Spring Festival holiday, the demand for pet sitting and boarding services has increased. Pet owners are turning to these services when they are unable to take their pets with them during their trips. Popular platforms for pet services have seen a 20% to 50% increase in prices during the holiday period, with limited slots available. These services, which offer pet hotels and professional pet sitters, provide a way for pet owners to ensure the well-being and care of their furry companions while they are away.
We're here to break it down for you. What has everybody been doing during the holiday? What have people been splurging on? On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Gao Junya
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