BANGKOK: Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, was the top trending destination for Airbnb customers globally in the first nine months of 2022, according to the shared accommodation platform.
Visitors take a ride along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. Photo: Airbnb via Bangkok Post
The discovery was based on searches performed on Airbnb from January 1 to September 30 for check-ins in 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 for check-ins last year, reports Bangkok Post citing the company as a source.
The top 10 trending destinations in 2022, in order, were:
- bangkok, Thailand;
- Sydney, Australia;
- Málaga, Spain;
- Seoul, South Korea;
- Melbourne, Australia;
- Itapema, Brazil;
- Angra dos Reis, Brazil;
- Capão da Canoa, Brazil;
- Auckland, New Zealand;
- Brisbane, Australia.
Bangkok’s popularity continues in 2023, as searches from January 1 to September 30, 2022 for future registrations in 2023 ranked the Thai capital fifth.
The top 10 trending destinations in 2023in order, are*:
- Málaga, Spain;
- Sydney, Australia;
- Melbourne, Australia;
- Auckland, New Zealand;
- Bangkok, Thailand;
- Queenstown, New Zealand;
- Florianopolis, Brazil;
- Porto Seguro, Brazil;
- Perth, Australia;
- Salvador, Brazil.
“The reopening of more countries this year has unlocked pent-up demand from international travelers looking to reconnect with loved ones or visit their favorite destinations again,” said Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb’s general manager for Southeast Asia. East, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
For Thai travelers, the trendiest international destinations in 2022 were**:
- Seoul, South Korea;
- Bern, Switzerland;
- Singapore, Singapore;
- Valais, Switzerland;
- Ile-de-France, France.
*According to an Airbnb press release post November 29/30.
* Not included in the press release published on November 29/30.
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