In Southeast Asia, a number of destinations outside of major metropolitan hubs were popular among travelers on Airbnb for long-term stays in Q2 2022. Here are some examples:
Koh Pha Ngan, Koh Lanta and Krabi in Thailand
Ipoh, Kuah, Semenyih and Port Dickson in Malaysia
Dapa, Panglao, Dumaguete and Silang in the Philippines
Mich Goh, Airbnb’s head of public policy for Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan, said, “More than two years into the pandemic, we continue to see changes fundamentals in travel that create new opportunities for the lesser known, It’s incredibly exciting to see travelers so excited to explore new destinations, as well as the positive economic impact that trickles down to locals.
This continued dispersion of travel allows locals to diversify their income by hosting and building financial resilience in the face of the rising cost of living.
“We are committed to continuing to work with governments and stakeholders to continue to inspire travelers to think outside the box and ensure that more communities can share in the benefits of tourism,” he said.
In addition to encouraging travelers to explore further through innovative search tools like Categories and I’m Flexible, Airbnb remains committed to partnering with governments and communities in Southeast Asia.
The company is partnering with Thailand’s Tourism Authority of Thailand and Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy on a series of “Living and Working Anywhere” initiatives to attract global digital nomads and workers remotely, as part of wider efforts to boost inbound tourism as travel returns. .
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