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South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China's Dragon Boat Festival coincides with second holiday, fuelling boom in family tourism
An unusual convergence of the Dragon Boat Festival and Children's Day in China over the weekend led to a surge in domestic tourism bookings to campsites, amusement parks and other attractions, according to travel platforms. Advertisement Short-haul domestic travel bookings had grown 23 per cent year on year, according to travel platform latest figures. The trend was driven by 'summer escapes' with parent-child orders making up 35 per cent of overall bookings and 'family-friendly' hotel searches increasing by 45 per cent, a company spokeswoman said. Latest figures from Alibaba Group Holding's travel-booking platform Fliggy showed that, as of last Wednesday, bookings for theme park tickets had grown by more than 100 per cent over last year's Dragon Boat Festival weekend, while campsite bookings had shot up 80 per cent. Alibaba owns the South China Morning Post. Family hotel packages that include hotels, food and entertainment had risen by 24 per cent over the same period for 2024, the platform said, while activities such as suburban 'water fun' and picnics with children and pets 'are in high demand'. 'This year's holiday coincides with Children's Day, enhancing the appeal of family travel,' Fliggy said in a statement ahead of the May 31-June 2 break. Advertisement Domestic holiday travel in China has increased since the Covid-19 pandemic , with growing interest in scenery, cultural experiences and adventures – albeit with an eye towards saving money amid economic uncertainties. Chinese officials have looked to tourism as a driver of support for the nation's service sector.
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Travel + Leisure
6 days ago
- General
- Travel + Leisure
This Island Was Named the Most Beautiful in the World—and It Has Waterfalls, Volcanoes, and Tranquil Coves
There is nothing quite like a beach vacation—there's long swims in the water, reading in the shade, and watching the colors of the sunset reflect off the water. But for those chasing the best of the best, one dreamy coastline rose above them all. Online travel agency recently conducted a study to figure out which beach destinations are the best on the planet. To determine its rankings, it considered hundreds of millions of data points from its platform, including customer reviews, sales popularity, and each place's unique features. After reviewing all the data, it named Bali, Indonesia, the No. 1 island destination on the planet. Bali is actually made up of a few islands (out of thousands in Indonesia), but it is arguably one of the most popular tourist hotspots in the country, with its vibrant, local culture and gorgeous temples. During a trip here, visitors can also see and experience things like majestic waterfalls, volcanoes, calm coves, and rice terraces. There's also something in Bali for every kind of beach lover. Surfers like to flock to Uluwatu, Canggu, and Kuta to shred the tropical waves. The local surf culture is known for being relaxed and friendly, with surf camps like Goddess Retreats open to beginners who are hoping to just enjoy the waves and learn something new. Meanwhile, scuba divers often head to the north of the island to swim among manta rays, reef sharks, and turtles. Bali's most famous dive site, the USAT Liberty Shipwreck, is famous for its soft coral, angelfish, garden eels, and other underwater creatures. Whether you want to spend your holiday watching the waves crash off dramatic cliffs or snorkeling with colorful fish, Bali has the beach for you. Sustainability Tip To protect the stunning coastlines and vital coral reefs, visitors are reminded to dispose of their trash properly, avoid plastic whenever possible, and use reef-safe sunscreen. Other destinations that made the list include Phuket, Thailand; Malé, Maldives; Sanya, China; and Singapore. For the full list, visit
Travel Daily News
27-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Trip.com aims to empower global partners in Attractions & Tours
forum highlighted global tourism recovery, evolving experience-driven traveler trends, innovative tech solutions, and future strategies empowering partners worldwide. SHANGHAI – a leading one-stop travel service provider, unveiled the latest industry and sector trends, evolving traveller patterns, and future plans at its Attractions & Tours Global Partners Forum. The event is part of Group's annual global partner conference, Envision.2025, and was held on 26 May at the Shanghai Museum East – a cutting-edge landmark and cultural exchange hub, known for its wave-inspired architecture and immersive technology. Empowering Global Partners through Innovative Technology and Marketing Setting the stage, Mr. Jim Ji, Vice President of Group, CEO of Attractions & Tours, shared that the travel industry has been recovering steadily, with international tourist arrivals expected to bounce back fully and exceed pre-pandemic levels this year based on industry forecasts. This is largely due to the relaxation of visa requirements and increasing flight capacity across the globe. In his keynote speech titled 'Empowering Global Partners', Mr Ji emphasised how is meeting this demand growth by building a global tourism industry ecosystem consisting of a wide distribution network including: 22 international offices 2900+ affiliates & resellers, covering 150+ countries & regions, 300k+ products worldwide 170+ marketing resources 24 languages supported and 24/7 customer service 33 currency options Sharing strategies that will empower partners to reach international travellers more directly and effectively, Mr Ji explained how ticket machines, onsite ticket operations and customisable online booking sites are helping partners to reduce manpower and improve operational efficiency. Measures to prevent fraudulent transactions as well as large-scale ticket bot activities have also been set up to enable partners to guard against such risks. He further highlighted the importance of engaging travellers through innovative marketing with partners. For example, to provide a more comfortable waiting experience for travellers at the Sanur Harbour in Bali, Indonesia, Attractions & Tours worked with a local partner to build a VIP lounge. This attracted nearly 200,000 customers and increased ferry ticket sales significantly. Creating Deeper Travel Experiences A key trend spotlighted during the forum was how travellers are increasingly making decisions based on the type of experiences they can enjoy during their trip. Forum speakers noted that the growth rate for experience-related searches on is six times than that of destination or attraction-related searches. Keywords such as 'food' and 'spa' were among the top-searched keywords relating to experiences that international travellers were interested in. 'Travellers today are overwhelmed with options and increasingly seek experiences that resonate on a deeper level. Through collaboration with our global partners and the smart use of AI and consumer insights, we are curating personalised journeys that go beyond the expected and meet the evolving needs of international travellers,' said Mr Ji. One way is responding to this shift is through an in-app collection of curated travel rankings based on user reviews, bookings and AI algorithms, inspiring travel through its destination guides and best-ranking lists. Users can easily find the most popular travel attractions across the world with global 'Best Things to Do' rankings, including theme parks, museums, experiential activities and more. In recognition of the efforts by global partners to create a better experience for travellers, awards were also presented at the Envision forum to the best of the industry, such as top ranked attractions on as well as the Excellent Partner Awards and the Most Promising Partner Awards.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Experience as the New Destination: Trip.com Aims to Empower Global Partners in Attractions & Tours
SHANGHAI, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ -- a leading one-stop travel service provider, unveiled the latest industry and sector trends, evolving traveller patterns, and future plans at its Attractions & Tours Global Partners Forum. The event is part of Group's annual global partner conference, Envision.2025, and was held on 26 May at the Shanghai Museum East – a cutting-edge landmark and cultural exchange hub, known for its wave-inspired architecture and immersive technology. Empowering Global Partners through Innovative Technology and Marketing Setting the stage, Mr. Jim Ji, Vice President of Group, CEO of Attractions & Tours, shared that the travel industry has been recovering steadily, with international tourist arrivals expected to bounce back fully and exceed pre-pandemic levels this year based on industry forecasts. This is largely due to the relaxation of visa requirements and increasing flight capacity across the globe. In his keynote speech titled 'Empowering Global Partners', Mr Ji emphasised how is meeting this demand growth by building a global tourism industry ecosystem consisting of a wide distribution network including: 22 international offices 2900+ affiliates & resellers, covering 150+ countries & regions, 300k+ products worldwide 170+ marketing resources 24 languages supported and 24/7 customer service 33 currency options Sharing strategies that will empower partners to reach international travellers more directly and effectively, Mr Ji explained how ticket machines, onsite ticket operations and customisable online booking sites are helping partners to reduce manpower and improve operational efficiency. Measures to prevent fraudulent transactions as well as large-scale ticket bot activities have also been set up to enable partners to guard against such risks. He further highlighted the importance of engaging travellers through innovative marketing with partners. For example, to provide a more comfortable waiting experience for travellers at the Sanur Harbour in Bali, Indonesia, Attractions & Tours worked with a local partner to build a VIP lounge. This attracted nearly 200,000 customers and increased ferry ticket sales significantly. Creating Deeper Travel Experiences A key trend spotlighted during the forum was how travellers are increasingly making decisions based on the type of experiences they can enjoy during their trip. Forum speakers noted that the growth rate for experience-related searches on is six times than that of destination or attraction-related searches. Keywords such as "food" and "spa" were among the top-searched keywords relating to experiences that international travellers were interested in. "Travellers today are overwhelmed with options and increasingly seek experiences that resonate on a deeper level. Through collaboration with our global partners and the smart use of AI and consumer insights, we are curating personalised journeys that go beyond the expected and meet the evolving needs of international travellers," said Mr Ji. One way is responding to this shift is through an in-app collection of curated travel rankings based on user reviews, bookings and AI algorithms, inspiring travel through its destination guides and best-ranking lists. Users can easily find the most popular travel attractions across the world with global "Best Things to Do" rankings, including theme parks, museums, experiential activities and more. In recognition of the efforts by global partners to create a better experience for travellers, awards were also presented at the Envision forum to the best of the industry, such as top ranked attractions on as well as the Excellent Partner Awards and the Most Promising Partner Awards. About is an international one-stop travel service provider, available in 24 languages across 39 countries and regions in 35 local currencies. has an extensive hotel and flight network consisting of more than 1.5 million hotels and flights from over 640 airlines covering 3,400 airports in 220 countries and regions around the globe. world-class 24/7 multilingual customer service, as well as additional centres in Edinburgh, Tokyo and Seoul, help to 'create the best travel experience' for its millions of customers worldwide. To book your next trip, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
Globe and Mail
25-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Michael Burry Is Betting Against Nvidia Stock. Should You Follow the ‘Big Short' Star and Sell NVDA Now?
The most recent 13F from legendary investor Michael Burry's Scion Asset Management shows that he has put options on NVDA. This filing was current as of March 31, and comes at a time when Nvidia is still running hot with solid fundamentals. When the company reports its fiscal first-quarter earnings due on May 28, analysts across the board expect Nvidia to overshoot expectations once more. Burry, apparently, is not so confident. Michael Burry rose to notoriety as he made millions from predicting the subprime mortgage crisis and shorting the housing market. Individual investors now follow his portfolio closely and tend to take his bearish warnings to heart. Should ordinary shareholders dump NVDA just because the Big Short hero has seemingly turned skeptical on Nvidia? Let's take a look. Michael Burry Shorts Nvidia Scion's first‑quarter form 13F lists just seven positions and highlights put options on Nvidia alongside bearish wagers against Alibaba (BABA), Baidu (BIDU), JD (JD), PDD Holdings (PDD), and (TRIP). The notional value of those puts is included in Scion's $199 million of reportable assets, yet the document does not reveal strike price, expiration, or whether the contracts hedge undisclosed long positions . In other words, we know Burry is negative on Nvidia, but we do not know if he expects a swift collapse or just wants insurance on an unseen long position. There is a chance that he may hold long positions that are not eligible to be disclosed on the filing. Burry has leaned bearish before and not always for long. He bought $1.6 billion of S&P 500 Index ($SPX) and Nasdaq‑100 Index ($IUXX) puts in mid‑2023, then closed them at a profit within one quarter. He shorted Tesla (TSLA) in 2021 and bailed months later. History shows that he trades around catalysts rather than sitting on ideological shorts. Investors should also note that while Burry is largely influential, it is never wise to follow an individual without doing your own research and evaluating your own investment thesis. Following Burry alone is not a guarantee of gains. How This Could Play Out Nvidia has been beating forecasts for the past two years, and Blackwell chips are still sold out. There's no indication that the company has taken a big hit, minus the tariff-related charges of $5.5 billion announced earlier. Management guided for $43 billion in Q1 revenue, which was above the $41 billion Wall Street estimated back then. On top of that, most hyperscalers have only increased their capital expenditure forecasts in recent earnings reports. Their data centers run almost exclusively on Nvidia's silicon. So, Nvidia could simply continue what it has been doing. Or, Burry could be the odd one out again. There are two ways I see Nvidia failing. The first one is a bigger-than-expected hit from the Q1 U.S.-China trade war, and the second is a production bottleneck. The Blackwell bottleneck from design flaws has been lingering around since Q3 2024, and Nvidia still performed well, so it's unlikely to be a big problem now. The first scenario is likely what Burry is betting on. Should You Follow Burry on NVDA stock? Michael Burry is betting big on a broader market decline, and this could be just another short-term move. Nvidia releases its earnings soon, and considering the stock is sitting on a fresh rally, it could move down due to technical reasons ahead of earnings before fundamentals take over. I'd recommend sticking to your own thesis (whether bullish or bearish) on Nvidia instead of letting one person dictate your moves.
