As the government gradually relaxes the anti-epidemic policy, the "yellow code" restriction on overseas travel returning to Hong Kong has been lifted. It coincides with the peak season of Christmas and New Year, and there is a "big explosion" of citizens traveling abroad.
Dongyingyou said that in December, more than 200 groups, or about 4,000 group members, went to Japan, which has returned to one-third of the level of the same period before the epidemic. The peak period was December 23 to 25; During the period, the business volume recovered to 50% of the same period before the epidemic. On December 21 and 22, 20 groups went to other places.
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More than 200 tour groups departed in December compared to November, double the number
Hong Kong has gradually returned to normal. Huan Guoquan, executive director of EGL, said that the market conditions have improved significantly this Christmas, and the number of group applicants has increased significantly.
He revealed that in November, 100 tour groups have been organized, each with 20 to 30 people; by December, the number has soared to more than 200, with about 4,000 group members going to Japan, and the peak period is from December 23 to On the 25th, an average of 10 groups departed every day.
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However, Xuan Guoquan pointed out that although some Hong Kong people have already planned to travel abroad, there are many factors that still hinder their desire to travel.
For example, limited by the number of flights, the current number of tour groups has only returned to one-third of the level in 2019 before the epidemic; in addition, due to the impact of the interest rate hike in the United States, some wage earners have already had a big holiday, and Japan promotes local tourism, and local hotels have limited manpower. As a result, the tight supply of rooms has hindered the recovery of the Christmas peak season.
6 days and 5 nights Japanese Christmas luxury group $75,000 "explosive immediately"
Xuan Guoquan also pointed out that it has been difficult for Hong Kong people to travel abroad for the past three years. The number of days of Christmas tours this year has increased from 5 days before the epidemic to 7 days, and the price has also increased by 10% to 30% depending on the destination.
EGL Travel also launched a Japanese Christmas luxury tour, with a maximum of 30 people, and the asking price is about 75,000 yuan for 6 days and 5 nights. The itinerary includes taking a business jet and staying at the Peninsula Hotel in Tokyo.
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In addition, he revealed that the number of seats for the Lunar New Year is about 20% higher than that of Christmas. He suggested that Hong Kong people may consider traveling outside after the New Year and before Easter. It is expected that students will return to the classroom, and the seats will be more abundant and cheaper at that time. .
Zongyou's Christmas business volume recovered to 50% in the same period before the epidemic
Zongyou also recorded good results. Yuan Zhenning, executive director, said bluntly that the Christmas market conditions were better than expected, including Tokyo, Osaka, Taiwan, Turkey and other places.
Although the number of group applicants is less than half of that in 2019 before the epidemic, due to the increase in fuel surcharges or airport taxes, the group fee has increased by about 20% to 30%, and the business volume has recovered to about 50% then.
He also revealed that December 21 and 22 are the peak periods for vertical and horizontal tours, with 20 tour groups departing each day to Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand and Europe, among which Japan accounts for the majority.
But he said frankly that the number of tour groups that can be launched is limited due to the fixed airlines from January to March next year, so he hopes that the airline will open additional flights after April to provide more tour groups, "I want to do more business None."
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