{"id":30508,"date":"2025-08-21T08:32:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T08:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotelsalepage.com\/feed\/cision-pr-newswire\/wellness-and-walkability-shape-european-travel-preferences-agoda-advises-hoteliers\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T08:32:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T08:32:58","slug":"wellness-and-walkability-shape-european-travel-preferences-agoda-advises-hoteliers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=30508","title":{"rendered":"Wellness and Walkability Shape European Travel Preferences, Agoda Advises Hoteliers"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2567836\/Agoda.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b><i>Among top destinations, <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span> shows largest year-on-year search growth at 20% in Agoda&#8217;s <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span> to Asia Summer Travel Trends Report<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 21, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0Digital travel platform Agoda&#8217;s latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/press\/agoda-unveils-europe-to-asia-summer-travel-trends-thailand-tops-the-charts-vietnam-joins-the-top-5\/?cb=zikupt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span> to Asia Summer Travel Trends<\/a> data shows an increase in European traveler interest for Asian destinations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2567836\/Agoda.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2567836\/Agoda.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Indonesia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> top the list of most searched destinations for summer 2025, with interest driven by travelers from the <span class=\"xn-location\">United Kingdom<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">France<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Germany<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Spain<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">the Netherlands<\/span>. Notably, search interest is also rising among travelers from <span class=\"xn-location\">Greece<\/span> (+23%), <span class=\"xn-location\">Turkey<\/span> (+21%), and <span class=\"xn-location\">Poland<\/span> (+17%).<\/p>\n<p>This growth in interest aligns with a broader shift in European traveler preferences, who are increasingly seeking authentic, immersive experiences in striking locations from exploring vibrant neighborhoods, enjoying wellness retreats and sampling local cuisine to discovering cultural landmarks on foot.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/press\/step-into-adventure-agodas-guide-to-asias-top-cities-to-explore-on-foot\/?cb=9mb9t1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Agoda&#8217;s guide to <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia&#8217;s<\/span> top cities to explore on foot<\/a>\u00a0highlights walkable hidden gems that make many of these trending destinations celebrated for their ease of accessibility. Hotels in walkable cities like <span class=\"xn-person\">Chiang Khan<\/span> (<span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span>), Melaka (<span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span>), <span class=\"xn-location\">Hanoi<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Ho Chi Minh City<\/span> (<span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span>) can stand out further by emphasizing their proximity to city centers, historic neighborhoods, and local attractions.<\/p>\n<p>For Asian hoteliers, the growing appeal of walkable cities presents a timely opportunity to tailor offerings and capture the attention of <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe&#8217;s<\/span> next wave of <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>-bound guests. Properties can highlight walkability by offering curated street tour maps and guided walking tours to enhance guest experience. Accommodation providers can make it easier for guests to access local cuisine, hidden caf\u00e9s, and cultural landmarks at every turn.<\/p>\n<p>Wellness tourism continues to expand across <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mordorintelligence.com\/industry-reports\/asia-pacific-wellness-tourism-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mordor Intelligence<\/a> reporting that the market is projected to reach <span class=\"xn-money\">USD 156 billion<\/span> in 2025. Today&#8217;s travelers are increasingly seeking destinations that not only offer convenience and cultural immersion, but also opportunities to recharge and focus on their wellbeing. Hoteliers can attract discerning guests by offering spa packages, yoga classes, or digital detox retreats, and by bundling wellness experiences with room rates. <span class=\"xn-person\">Chiang Khan<\/span> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span>, for instance, is an ideal example of a wellness-focused destination, with its car-free walking street, peaceful sunrise views over the Mekong, and opportunities for mindful experiences. These thoughtful touches not only appeal to wellness-seeking travelers but also enhance the overall guest experience.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As European travel patterns evolve, the real opportunity for hotels lies in anticipating not just where guests want to go, but how they want to experience those destinations,&#8221; said <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Andrew Smith<\/span>, Senior Vice President, Supply at Agoda<\/b>. &#8220;By leveraging data-driven insights, hoteliers can move beyond traditional offerings to curate experiences that reflect the growing demand for wellness, walkability, and local authenticity. This approach positions them to capture interest from European travelers and build stronger, more resilient guest relationships for the long term.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With over 6 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, Agoda provides endless possibilities for creating unforgettable travel experiences.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more insights on how to optimize strategic hotel initiatives this summer, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/partnerhub.agoda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/partnerhub.agoda.com\/.<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2567836\/Agoda.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b><i>Among top destinations, <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span> shows largest year-on-year search growth at 20% in Agoda&#8217;s <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span> to Asia Summer Travel Trends Report<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 21, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0Digital travel platform Agoda&#8217;s latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/press\/agoda-unveils-europe-to-asia-summer-travel-trends-thailand-tops-the-charts-vietnam-joins-the-top-5\/?cb=zikupt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span> to Asia Summer Travel Trends<\/a> data shows an increase in European traveler interest for Asian destinations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2567836\/Agoda.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2567836\/Agoda.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Indonesia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> top the list of most searched destinations for summer 2025, with interest driven by travelers from the <span class=\"xn-location\">United Kingdom<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">France<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Germany<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Spain<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">the Netherlands<\/span>. Notably, search interest is also rising among travelers from <span class=\"xn-location\">Greece<\/span> (+23%), <span class=\"xn-location\">Turkey<\/span> (+21%), and <span class=\"xn-location\">Poland<\/span> (+17%).<\/p>\n<p>This growth in interest aligns with a broader shift in European traveler preferences, who are increasingly seeking authentic, immersive experiences in striking locations from exploring vibrant neighborhoods, enjoying wellness retreats and sampling local cuisine to discovering cultural landmarks on foot.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/press\/step-into-adventure-agodas-guide-to-asias-top-cities-to-explore-on-foot\/?cb=9mb9t1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Agoda&#8217;s guide to <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia&#8217;s<\/span> top cities to explore on foot<\/a>\u00a0highlights walkable hidden gems that make many of these trending destinations celebrated for their ease of accessibility. Hotels in walkable cities like <span class=\"xn-person\">Chiang Khan<\/span> (<span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span>), Melaka (<span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span>), <span class=\"xn-location\">Hanoi<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Ho Chi Minh City<\/span> (<span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span>) can stand out further by emphasizing their proximity to city centers, historic neighborhoods, and local attractions.<\/p>\n<p>For Asian hoteliers, the growing appeal of walkable cities presents a timely opportunity to tailor offerings and capture the attention of <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe&#8217;s<\/span> next wave of <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>-bound guests. Properties can highlight walkability by offering curated street tour maps and guided walking tours to enhance guest experience. Accommodation providers can make it easier for guests to access local cuisine, hidden caf\u00e9s, and cultural landmarks at every turn.<\/p>\n<p>Wellness tourism continues to expand across <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mordorintelligence.com\/industry-reports\/asia-pacific-wellness-tourism-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mordor Intelligence<\/a> reporting that the market is projected to reach <span class=\"xn-money\">USD 156 billion<\/span> in 2025. Today&#8217;s travelers are increasingly seeking destinations that not only offer convenience and cultural immersion, but also opportunities to recharge and focus on their wellbeing. Hoteliers can attract discerning guests by offering spa packages, yoga classes, or digital detox retreats, and by bundling wellness experiences with room rates. <span class=\"xn-person\">Chiang Khan<\/span> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span>, for instance, is an ideal example of a wellness-focused destination, with its car-free walking street, peaceful sunrise views over the Mekong, and opportunities for mindful experiences. These thoughtful touches not only appeal to wellness-seeking travelers but also enhance the overall guest experience.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As European travel patterns evolve, the real opportunity for hotels lies in anticipating not just where guests want to go, but how they want to experience those destinations,&#8221; said <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Andrew Smith<\/span>, Senior Vice President, Supply at Agoda<\/b>. &#8220;By leveraging data-driven insights, hoteliers can move beyond traditional offerings to curate experiences that reflect the growing demand for wellness, walkability, and local authenticity. This approach positions them to capture interest from European travelers and build stronger, more resilient guest relationships for the long term.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With over 6 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, Agoda provides endless possibilities for creating unforgettable travel experiences.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more insights on how to optimize strategic hotel initiatives this summer, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/partnerhub.agoda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/partnerhub.agoda.com\/.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30508","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30508","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=30508"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30508\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=30508"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=30508"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=30508"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}