Airbnb bullish on China's summer travel

Buoyed by rising demand from young consumers, outbound tourism to surge

China's outbound tourism sector is expected to witness robust growth during this summer, fueled by the recovery of international flights, with Asia and Europe gaining popularity among Chinese leisure travelers, according to US-based lodging and short-term vacation rental provider Airbnb.

Data from Airbnb showed that the number of Chinese users searching for outbound stays with check-in dates between July 1 and July 15 registered a nearly twofold increase year-on-year.

The most popular overseas destinations for Chinese travelers for the fast-approaching summer season are Japan, France, Thailand, the United States, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, New Zealand, Australia, Italy and Switzerland.