China set for bumper ‘golden week’ travel rush in boost for economy

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China is likely to see a bumper surge in travel bookings for the coming “golden week” holiday – one of the country’s most important travel periods of the year – providing a much-needed boost to consumer spending.Early data from Chinese travel operators shows strong demand for both domestic and international trips over the eight-day public holiday beginning on October 1, which combines the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day.The figures indicate that rail, flight and car rental bookings could...