Pattaya, Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai – the most searched Thai destinations on Airbnb by Chinese travelers

Thailand is becoming a popular destination among Chinese travelers as they seek to travel abroad after more than two years of travel restrictions.

Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb’s general manager for Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan, said that for Thailand, Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Pattaya were the most searched Thai destinations on Airbnb by Chinese travelers, who are also showing increased interest. in historic homes, domes, boathouses and camping tents.

Amanpreet noted that the desire for international travel among Chinese customers is at an all-time high, adding that it is extremely encouraging to see this increase in interest in international travel to Thailand among visitors from China.

During the recent Chinese New Year, Thailand was also one of the most popular destinations in the world for Chinese customers on Airbnb, along with the United States and Japan.

Airbnb is now working with its host community and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in China to provide travelers with the iconic hospitality that Thailand is famous for. The company also promotes destinations off the beaten path and works to spread the benefits of tourism to more neighborhoods and local businesses to support an inclusive tourism recovery. (NNT)