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Are you ready to explore the travel trends of the silver-hair generation—an affluent and expanding segment in China? Ctrip's latest insights reveal that seniors aged 50 and over are traveling more than ever! During the Double Ninth Festival, bookings surged by nearly 20%. From January to September, orders rose by 26%, with the 61-65 age group showing an impressive growth of 58%.

As the year draws to a close, searches related to celebrating Christmas and New Year's Eve (雙旦) on Xiaohongshu (XHS) have surged, indicating a growing enthusiasm for holiday travel. Hong Kong stands out as a premier destination for Chinese travelers, offering a captivating blend of tradition and modernity. Below are what the Chinese travelers are looking for and how brands can engage.

nionPay now enables overseas-issued cards to effortlessly link with Alipay and WeChat Pay. This means that international visitors can enjoy the convenience of QR code payments by simply connecting their UnionPay cards to these widely-used apps, just like local!

Exciting news for merchants and shoppers! Taobao has integrated WeChat Pay as a payment option for all stores on Taobao and Tmall! This update enhances the shopping experience and opens incredible opportunities for merchants to attract WeChat Pay users and tap into a vibrant new customer base!

As the year-end holidays draw near, it's prime time to seize the incredible opportunities of this bustling shopping season! The Chinese gift economy is projected to reach RMB 1.4 trillion in 2024, soaring to RMB 1.6 billion by 2027. This is your chance to fully embrace China’s vibrant gifting culture!

The burgeoning perfume market in China is experiencing a remarkable growth in the coming years, especially comparing to the mature markets in other countries. According to an industry white paper, China's perfume market is projected to grow significantly from 22.9 billion yuan in 2023 to 44 billion yuan by 2028, with a CAGR of 14%. Trending perfume topics on Xiaohongshu reflect Chinese consumers’ high demand for high quality products that express individuality and personality.

WeChat mini-programs are now directly accessible from Baidu search results, and this means a smoother journey for customers and a significant boost in efficiency and conversion rates for your brand. Just imagine the impact on your marketing strategies!

Fliggy is elevating the Double 11 Shopping Festival! Get ready to shine with Fliggy's incredible upgrades, crafted to supercharge your festive marketing efforts.

Double 11 has become China’s largest online shopping festival. Initially a single-day event on November 11th, it has now evolved into a multi-week shopping extravaganza, starting as early as October.