As we are about to enter November, the trend of price reduction for many travel agency tour packages is becoming increasingly apparent. Many citizens are also looking forward to the price drops. The charm of off-season tourism has already begun to emerge.
Staff from Shandong Travel Co., Ltd., told reporters that the prices for overseas tour packages have been adjusted according to the extent of airfare reductions. "The current prices have dropped significantly compared to the Golden Week period, but they are not yet at their lowest point," they said. As the peak season for red leaf viewing begins, there has been an increase in the number of people signing up for tours to Japan, which is traditionally considered a mid-to-high-end destination for overseas travel. Meanwhile, as countries in the Southern Hemisphere enter spring, which offers the best climate of the year, these destinations will become the focus for the next wave of tourists.
Wu Jinjun, vice president of Shandong Travel Co., Ltd., believes that the tourism industry is an extension of the service sector, and the state of the economy directly affects the industry's revenue. The financial crisis may have some impact on the tourism market, but the effect will be relatively delayed. Currently, the outbound travel market is roughly on par with last year. At present, travel agencies should still focus on improving their tourism products, making them more diverse while making appropriate adjustments in pricing to meet the travel needs of different levels of tourists.
In terms of domestic travel, "Beijing Olympic Tours" are the absolute main attraction. According to a responsible person from Shandong Airlines Rainbow International Travel Service, the hosting of the Olympics has caused many organizations to delay their travel plans, leading to a surge in group sign-ups for Beijing tours. Additionally, since the Beijing Olympic Park is now open to the public for free, citizens all want to see it for themselves, making "Beijing Olympic Tours" continue to be extremely popular, even surpassing the Golden Week period. In addition, routes such as Hainan and Yunnan remain hot spots for sign-ups.