An Influx of Chinese Tourists Is Coming to a Country Near You

(Bloomberg) — Chinese tourists are heading overseas for the extended May Labor Day holiday in near pre-pandemic numbers, accelerating a rebound of what used to be the world’s biggest travel market.

Outbound trips between April 27 to May 5, which includes the five-day break that started Wednesday, are only 7% below 2019 levels, according to ForwardKeys, a travel forecaster that analyzes air ticketing, travel agency and other industry data.