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Phuket bookings rise 78% for China’s 2026 National Day holiday

Trip.com Group reports a 78% increase in bookings for Phuket linked to China’s 2026 National Day holiday travel period.

Trip.com Group has reported a 78% rise in bookings for Phuket in connection with travel during China’s 2026 National Day holiday period.

The figure was included in the company’s overview of Chinese travel trends for the holiday, according to Bangkok Biz News on 30 September 2026.

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