Data from Qichacha shows that as of August 26, there were 2.3802 million existing tourism-related enterprises in China, mainly distributed in East China and South China, accounting for 28.63% and 18.29% respectively. In terms of establishment year, existing tourism-related enterprises are mainly established for 5-10 years, accounting for 30.94%. Regarding registration volume, the number of related enterprises registered exceeded 300,000 for three consecutive years from 2023 to 2025. As of now, 176,600 related enterprises have been registered this year.

1. The number of registered companies has exceeded 300,000 for three consecutive years since 2023.

Data shows that in terms of registration volume, the annual registration volume of tourism-related enterprises has generally shown a fluctuating upward trend since 2016. The number of registrations in 2016 was 216,600, increasing year by year thereafter, reaching 316,300 in 2019. Registrations decreased by 18.99% year-on-year to 256,200 in 2020; rebounded to 283,000 in 2021; and then slightly decreased again to 263,200 in 2022. From 2023 to 2025, the number of registered related enterprises will exceed 300,000 for three consecutive years. In 2023, the tourism market recovered strongly, with registrations increasing by 43.83% year-on-year to 378,500, reaching a double peak in both registration volume and growth rate since 2016. Registrations fell back to 320,800 in 2024, and slightly increased to 324,400 in 2025. As of now, 176,600 related enterprises have been registered this year.

2. East China accounted for the highest proportion, reaching 28.63%.

Data shows that as of August 26, there were 2.3802 million tourism-related enterprises in China, mainly distributed in East China and South China, accounting for 28.63% and 18.29% respectively. This is followed by enterprises in Southwest China, North China, and Central China, each accounting for between 12% and 17%. In contrast, Northwest China and Northeast China have the lowest proportions, at 7.62% and 3.87% respectively.

3. Companies established for 5-10 years accounted for the largest proportion, reaching 30.94%.

Data shows that, in terms of the distribution of establishment years, the existing tourism-related enterprises are relatively evenly distributed across different age ranges, with the largest number (30.94%) being those established between 5 and 10 years. Furthermore, enterprises established for less than five years account for 51.50%, with those established between 1 and 3 years accounting for 22.09%, and those established within the last year having the lowest proportion at 11.65%.

(Source: China.com)