China saw a National Day holiday return trip peak on Sunday, with the Ministry of Transport estimating over 282 million cross-regional trips taking place on the sixth day of the country's "Golden Week."
The National Day holiday, also known as "golden week," is usually one of the peak seasons on China's domestic tourism calendar.
Holidaymakers across the country headed home by train, car and air on the day, with the estimated volume of total trips 6.5 percent up from the same period last year. Railways in particular are expected to handle 18.73 million passengers, with 1,432 additional trains scheduled.
The national railway network has been handling over 17 million passengers for six consecutive days since the holiday travel rush started.
Highways across the country continue to maintain high volumes of traffic, mostly from return trips.
The nation's capital Beijing saw significant increases of traffic flow entering the city on major highways.
Meanwhile, the country's civil aviation sector is expected to transport more than 2.34 million passengers on the same day. Airlines within China have handled over 11.4 million passengers in the first five days of the holiday.
Holiday travel enters return peak on day 6 of China's 'Golden Week'
Holiday travel enters return peak on day 6 of China's 'Golden Week'
Holiday travel enters return peak on day 6 of China's 'Golden Week'
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
