{"id":41591,"date":"2025-12-15T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=41591"},"modified":"2025-12-15T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T02:00:00","slug":"trip-com-group-reveals-travel-trends-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=41591","title":{"rendered":"Trip.com Group Reveals Travel Trends for 2026"},"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\/1026638\/Trip_com_Group_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i><span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> and\u00a0T\u00fcrkiye projected to rise in popularity as global destinations among travellers from <span class=\"xn-location\">Southeast Asia<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Entertainment-led travel set to surge globally, including visits to amusement parks, concerts and\u00a0franchise-themed attractions <\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Travellers seeking nature, culture and immersive experiences across attractions<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 15, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Trip.com Group today announced the top global travel trends for 2026, spotlighting leading destinations, standout attractions and events, and the evolving motivations influencing traveller motivations around the world.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2843596\/image_5004521_26205176.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2843596\/image_5004521_26205176.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Leading Global Destinations: <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Based on Trip.com Group&#8217;s 2026 booking data, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-japan-78\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span><\/a> is set to dominate as a top destination of choice next year, consistently ranked in the <b>top three outbound destinations booked by<\/b>\u00a0travellers worldwide, including those from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-indonesia-108\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Indonesia<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-malaysia-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-singapore\/airfares-sin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-south-korea-42\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-thailand-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0Its two major cities \u2013 <span class=\"xn-location\">Tokyo<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Osaka<\/span> \u2013 are expected to see high demand from tourists globally, and likely to make it to the top 10 list of cities that international travellers plan to visit next year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Other popular destinations that are set to make their way into 2026 travel itineraries include <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span>, the <span class=\"xn-location\">United Kingdom<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Millennials or those aged 29 to 44 will form the largest group of travellers next year, and will contribute to almost half of the booking volume, followed by Gen Zs who are aged 15 to 28<sup>[1]<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Destinations Rising in Popularity: <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> and T\u00fcrkiye<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In recent years, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-china-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span><\/a> has emerged as a travel favourite with its broad appeal, rich cultural heritage and range of unique experiences. Trip.com&#8217;s latest booking data shows that <b><span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> is projected to be one of the fastest-growing and leading travel destinations among Southeast Asian (SEA) travellers in 2026<\/b>, with triple-digit year-on-year growth expected in flight bookings across several SEA markets<sup>[2]<\/sup>. In particular, travellers from <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span> are on track to become the top source markets heading to <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> next year.<\/p>\n<p>While major Chinese cities like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/shanghai-hotels-list-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Shanghai<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/guangzhou-hotels-list-32\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Guangzhou<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/chengdu-hotels-list-28\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Chengdu<\/span><\/a> are predicted to be the most popular among SEA travellers, <b>cities such as <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/beijing-hotels-list-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Beijing<\/span><\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/harbin-hotels-list-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Harbin<\/span><\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/chongqing-hotels-list-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Chongqing<\/span><\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/shenzhen-hotels-list-30\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Shenzhen<\/span><\/b><\/a><b> and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/xi-an-hotels-list-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Xi&#8217;an<\/span><\/b><\/a><b> are also likely to enjoy greater appeal<\/b>, with flight bookings from SEA projected to surge year-on-year. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This trend is expected to be similarly seen in <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, as more look to explore further beyond the region. Destinations in <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, such as <b><span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span> and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-turkey-89\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>T\u00fcrkiye<\/b><\/a><b>, are slated to be some of the top holiday choices for European tourists <\/b>next year.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, travellers from the <span class=\"xn-location\">United Kingdom<\/span> (UK) are set to rank among the top ten source markets heading to <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> in 2026, while <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span> and T\u00fcrkiye are on track to become the top two outbound destinations for German travellers. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Entertainment Boom: Theme Parks, Immersive Shows and Concert Travel<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2843597\/1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2843597\/1.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Across <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, iconic theme parks such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/shanghai\/shanghai-disney-resort-13412802\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Shanghai Disneyland Resort<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/hong-kong\/hong-kong-disneyland-10558849\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hong Kong Disneyland<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/osaka\/universal-studios-japan-81012\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Universal Studios Japan<\/a>\u00a0will continue to drive tourism, ranked among the top attractions that travellers have on their 2026 itineraries.<\/p>\n<p><b>Fan-driven attractions<\/b>, such as <span class=\"xn-person\">Harry Potter<\/span> studio tours and <b>K-pop concerts<\/b>, like Seventeen and Taemin, are expected to be highly sought after by international travellers, especially those coming from <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span>. Experiences based on well-loved global franchises such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/bangkok\/jurassic-world-the-experience-152515277\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Jurassic World: The Experience<\/a>\u00a0in <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/tokyo\/30th-anniversary-exhibition-all-of-evangelion-153141750\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">the EVANGELION Anniversary Exhibition<\/a>\u00a0in <span class=\"xn-location\">Tokyo<\/span> are also set to be some of the top attractions travellers plan to visit next year.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, travellers will be looking for <b>more entertainment-led experiences<\/b> when they go abroad, such as immersive shows and performances. Globally recognised productions such as\u00a0Aladdin\u00a0the Musical, Broadway shows (<span class=\"xn-location\">New York<\/span>),\u00a0The Sphere (<span class=\"xn-location\">Las Vegas<\/span>)\u00a0and The House of Dancing Water (<span class=\"xn-location\">Macau<\/span>) are likely to be popular among international travellers<sup>[3]<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Attraction Trends: Nature, Culture and Alternative Journeys<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A trend that will emerge among travellers from SEA and <span class=\"xn-location\">Germany<\/span> is <b>nature and adventure tourism<\/b>, where interest to destinations like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/country\/new-zealand.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/country\/china.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span><\/a> will see an upward trend. Scenic spots like Milford Sound and the Glowworm Caves in <span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand<\/span>, as well as Wulong Karst in <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>, are on track to be some of the top attractions for these travellers next year.<\/p>\n<p>Other <b>nature-based attractions in <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span><\/b> such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/guangzhou\/chimelong-safari-park-76896\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Chimelong Safari Park<\/a> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Guangzhou<\/span>, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/xiaojin\/mount-siguniang-87387\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mount Siguniang<\/a>, Bipenggou and Huanglong National Scenic Area in <span class=\"xn-location\">Sichuan<\/span>, are also set to be highly in demand with SEA travellers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, travellers will be keen to immerse themselves in the region&#8217;s rich history, with cultural hubs such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/paris\/louvre-museum-78773\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Louvre Museum<\/a> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Paris<\/span>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/barcelona\/sagrada-familia-78677\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-person\">Sagrada Familia<\/span><\/a> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Barcelona<\/span> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/zurich\/grossmunster-99633\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Grossm\u00fcnster<\/a> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Zurich<\/span> among the top-booked attractions for next year.<\/p>\n<p>A predictive trend\u00a0for next year is the rise of <b>train and cruise journeys<\/b>, where Trip.com Group&#8217;s latest booking data suggests an increased interest in the scenic Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train among Vietnamese travellers, while luxury cruises, such as <span class=\"xn-person\">Royal Princess Cruise<\/span> and Opulence Cruise, are likely to be popular among German travellers<sup>[4]<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Rising Popularity of Self-driving Trips and EVs<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Increasingly, travellers are becoming aware of their carbon footprint and are seeking more sustainable options when it comes to getting from place to place.<\/p>\n<p>Trip.com&#8217;s latest data shows that since the display of carbon labels in <span class=\"xn-chron\">April 2025<\/span>, there has been a <b>steady growth of booking orders for electric car rentals<\/b> month-on-month, significant especially in <span class=\"xn-location\">Norway<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>. Fuelling this growth are travellers from\u00a0Japan, <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span>, the US, <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span> and Australia.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This is likely due to an overall increased interest in self-driving trips. In <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span>, Asian travellers, especially those from <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span>, are choosing electric cars as their preferred mode of transport to explore at their own pace and comfort<sup>[5]<\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>2025 Wrapped: Who Travelled the Most This Year? <\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2843598\/2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2843598\/2.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>With 2025 coming to a close, Trip.com Group has also unveiled its 2025 travel wrap-up, crowning the most seasoned travellers for the year. Based on recent data, the average global traveller took 2.4 outbound flights this year, and the average flight duration travelled is 4.6 hours. <b>Travellers departing from <span class=\"xn-location\">Southeast Asia<\/span>, including <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Indonesia<\/span> are some of the top jet-setters<\/b>, with an average of 3 or more outbound flights taken per person in 2025. Meanwhile, travellers from the UK and <span class=\"xn-location\">Germany<\/span> spent the most time on flight this year, with an average flight duration of 5.7 hours or more per person<sup>[6]<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Trip.com <\/b><\/a><b>Group<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com <\/a>Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of <a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com <\/a>, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Across its platforms, <a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com <\/a>Group helps travellers around the world make informed and cost-effective bookings for travel products and services and enables partners to connect their offerings with users through the aggregation of comprehensive travel-related content and resources, and an advanced transaction platform consisting of apps, websites and 24\/7 customer service centres. Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, <a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com <\/a>Group has become one of the best-known travel groups in the world, with the mission &#8220;to pursue the perfect trip for a better world&#8221;. Find out more about <a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com <\/a>Group here: <a href=\"http:\/\/group.trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">group.trip.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Follow us on: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tripcomgroup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">X <\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tripcomgroup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook <\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/tripcomgroup\/mycompany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn <\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCPkV8bKHbhgKhzcrgoNI7ig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube <\/a>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prnpr2 prnpl2 prnvab prnsbtb1 prnrbrb1 prnsbbb1 prnsblb1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">[1] Based on Trip.com Group&#8217;s flight booking data from 1 January to 31 March 2026.<br \/>[2]\u00a0Based on Trip.com&#8217;s flight booking data from 1 January to 31 March 2026 and 1 January to 31 March 2025.<br \/>[3]\u00a0Based on Trip.com Group&#8217;s attractions booking data from 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026.<br \/>[4]\u00a0Based on Trip.com Group&#8217;s attractions booking data from 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026.<br \/>[5]\u00a0Based on Trip.com&#8217;s car rental booking data from 1 January 2025 to 15 October 2025.<br \/>[6]\u00a0Based on Trip.com Group&#8217;s flight booking data from 1 December 2025 to 31 December 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>","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\/1026638\/Trip_com_Group_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i><span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> and\u00a0T\u00fcrkiye projected to rise in popularity as global destinations among travellers from <span class=\"xn-location\">Southeast Asia<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Entertainment-led travel set to surge globally, including visits to amusement parks, concerts and\u00a0franchise-themed attractions <\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Travellers seeking nature, culture and immersive experiences across attractions<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 15, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Trip.com Group today announced the top global travel trends for 2026, spotlighting leading destinations, standout attractions and events, and the evolving motivations influencing traveller motivations around the world.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2843596\/image_5004521_26205176.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2843596\/image_5004521_26205176.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Leading Global Destinations: <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Based on Trip.com Group&#8217;s 2026 booking data, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-japan-78\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span><\/a> is set to dominate as a top destination of choice next year, consistently ranked in the <b>top three outbound destinations booked by<\/b>\u00a0travellers worldwide, including those from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-indonesia-108\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Indonesia<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-malaysia-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-singapore\/airfares-sin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-south-korea-42\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-thailand-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0Its two major cities \u2013 <span class=\"xn-location\">Tokyo<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Osaka<\/span> \u2013 are expected to see high demand from tourists globally, and likely to make it to the top 10 list of cities that international travellers plan to visit next year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Other popular destinations that are set to make their way into 2026 travel itineraries include <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span>, the <span class=\"xn-location\">United Kingdom<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Millennials or those aged 29 to 44 will form the largest group of travellers next year, and will contribute to almost half of the booking volume, followed by Gen Zs who are aged 15 to 28<sup>[1]<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Destinations Rising in Popularity: <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> and T\u00fcrkiye<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In recent years, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-china-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span><\/a> has emerged as a travel favourite with its broad appeal, rich cultural heritage and range of unique experiences. Trip.com&#8217;s latest booking data shows that <b><span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> is projected to be one of the fastest-growing and leading travel destinations among Southeast Asian (SEA) travellers in 2026<\/b>, with triple-digit year-on-year growth expected in flight bookings across several SEA markets<sup>[2]<\/sup>. In particular, travellers from <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span> are on track to become the top source markets heading to <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> next year.<\/p>\n<p>While major Chinese cities like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/shanghai-hotels-list-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Shanghai<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/guangzhou-hotels-list-32\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Guangzhou<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/chengdu-hotels-list-28\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Chengdu<\/span><\/a> are predicted to be the most popular among SEA travellers, <b>cities such as <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/beijing-hotels-list-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Beijing<\/span><\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/harbin-hotels-list-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Harbin<\/span><\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/chongqing-hotels-list-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Chongqing<\/span><\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/shenzhen-hotels-list-30\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Shenzhen<\/span><\/b><\/a><b> and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/xi-an-hotels-list-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Xi&#8217;an<\/span><\/b><\/a><b> are also likely to enjoy greater appeal<\/b>, with flight bookings from SEA projected to surge year-on-year. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This trend is expected to be similarly seen in <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, as more look to explore further beyond the region. Destinations in <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, such as <b><span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span> and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-turkey-89\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>T\u00fcrkiye<\/b><\/a><b>, are slated to be some of the top holiday choices for European tourists <\/b>next year.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, travellers from the <span class=\"xn-location\">United Kingdom<\/span> (UK) are set to rank among the top ten source markets heading to <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> in 2026, while <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span> and T\u00fcrkiye are on track to become the top two outbound destinations for German travellers. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Entertainment Boom: Theme Parks, Immersive Shows and Concert Travel<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2843597\/1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2843597\/1.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Across <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, iconic theme parks such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/shanghai\/shanghai-disney-resort-13412802\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Shanghai Disneyland Resort<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/hong-kong\/hong-kong-disneyland-10558849\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hong Kong Disneyland<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/osaka\/universal-studios-japan-81012\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Universal Studios Japan<\/a>\u00a0will continue to drive tourism, ranked among the top attractions that travellers have on their 2026 itineraries.<\/p>\n<p><b>Fan-driven attractions<\/b>, such as <span class=\"xn-person\">Harry Potter<\/span> studio tours and <b>K-pop concerts<\/b>, like Seventeen and Taemin, are expected to be highly sought after by international travellers, especially those coming from <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span>. Experiences based on well-loved global franchises such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/bangkok\/jurassic-world-the-experience-152515277\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Jurassic World: The Experience<\/a>\u00a0in <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/tokyo\/30th-anniversary-exhibition-all-of-evangelion-153141750\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">the EVANGELION Anniversary Exhibition<\/a>\u00a0in <span class=\"xn-location\">Tokyo<\/span> are also set to be some of the top attractions travellers plan to visit next year.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, travellers will be looking for <b>more entertainment-led experiences<\/b> when they go abroad, such as immersive shows and performances. Globally recognised productions such as\u00a0Aladdin\u00a0the Musical, Broadway shows (<span class=\"xn-location\">New York<\/span>),\u00a0The Sphere (<span class=\"xn-location\">Las Vegas<\/span>)\u00a0and The House of Dancing Water (<span class=\"xn-location\">Macau<\/span>) are likely to be popular among international travellers<sup>[3]<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Attraction Trends: Nature, Culture and Alternative Journeys<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A trend that will emerge among travellers from SEA and <span class=\"xn-location\">Germany<\/span> is <b>nature and adventure tourism<\/b>, where interest to destinations like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/country\/new-zealand.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/country\/china.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span><\/a> will see an upward trend. Scenic spots like Milford Sound and the Glowworm Caves in <span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand<\/span>, as well as Wulong Karst in <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>, are on track to be some of the top attractions for these travellers next year.<\/p>\n<p>Other <b>nature-based attractions in <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span><\/b> such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/guangzhou\/chimelong-safari-park-76896\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Chimelong Safari Park<\/a> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Guangzhou<\/span>, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/xiaojin\/mount-siguniang-87387\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mount Siguniang<\/a>, Bipenggou and Huanglong National Scenic Area in <span class=\"xn-location\">Sichuan<\/span>, are also set to be highly in demand with SEA travellers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, travellers will be keen to immerse themselves in the region&#8217;s rich history, with cultural hubs such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/paris\/louvre-museum-78773\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Louvre Museum<\/a> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Paris<\/span>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/barcelona\/sagrada-familia-78677\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-person\">Sagrada Familia<\/span><\/a> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Barcelona<\/span> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/zurich\/grossmunster-99633\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Grossm\u00fcnster<\/a> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Zurich<\/span> among the top-booked attractions for next year.<\/p>\n<p>A predictive trend\u00a0for next year is the rise of <b>train and cruise journeys<\/b>, where Trip.com Group&#8217;s latest booking data suggests an increased interest in the scenic Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train among Vietnamese travellers, while luxury cruises, such as <span class=\"xn-person\">Royal Princess Cruise<\/span> and Opulence Cruise, are likely to be popular among German travellers<sup>[4]<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Rising Popularity of Self-driving Trips and EVs<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Increasingly, travellers are becoming aware of their carbon footprint and are seeking more sustainable options when it comes to getting from place to place.<\/p>\n<p>Trip.com&#8217;s latest data shows that since the display of carbon labels in <span class=\"xn-chron\">April 2025<\/span>, there has been a <b>steady growth of booking orders for electric car rentals<\/b> month-on-month, significant especially in <span class=\"xn-location\">Norway<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>. Fuelling this growth are travellers from\u00a0Japan, <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span>, the US, <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span> and Australia.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This is likely due to an overall increased interest in self-driving trips. In <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span>, Asian travellers, especially those from <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span>, are choosing electric cars as their preferred mode of transport to explore at their own pace and comfort<sup>[5]<\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>2025 Wrapped: Who Travelled the Most This Year? <\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2843598\/2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2843598\/2.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>With 2025 coming to a close, Trip.com Group has also unveiled its 2025 travel wrap-up, crowning the most seasoned travellers for the year. Based on recent data, the average global traveller took 2.4 outbound flights this year, and the average flight duration travelled is 4.6 hours. <b>Travellers departing from <span class=\"xn-location\">Southeast Asia<\/span>, including <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Indonesia<\/span> are some of the top jet-setters<\/b>, with an average of 3 or more outbound flights taken per person in 2025. Meanwhile, travellers from the UK and <span class=\"xn-location\">Germany<\/span> spent the most time on flight this year, with an average flight duration of 5.7 hours or more per person<sup>[6]<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Trip.com <\/b><\/a><b>Group<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com <\/a>Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of <a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com <\/a>, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Across its platforms, <a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com <\/a>Group helps travellers around the world make informed and cost-effective bookings for travel products and services and enables partners to connect their offerings with users through the aggregation of comprehensive travel-related content and resources, and an advanced transaction platform consisting of apps, websites and 24\/7 customer service centres. Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, <a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com <\/a>Group has become one of the best-known travel groups in the world, with the mission &#8220;to pursue the perfect trip for a better world&#8221;. Find out more about <a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com <\/a>Group here: <a href=\"http:\/\/group.trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">group.trip.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Follow us on: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tripcomgroup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">X <\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tripcomgroup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook <\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/tripcomgroup\/mycompany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn <\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCPkV8bKHbhgKhzcrgoNI7ig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube <\/a>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prnpr2 prnpl2 prnvab prnsbtb1 prnrbrb1 prnsbbb1 prnsblb1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">[1] Based on Trip.com Group&#8217;s flight booking data from 1 January to 31 March 2026.<br \/>[2]\u00a0Based on Trip.com&#8217;s flight booking data from 1 January to 31 March 2026 and 1 January to 31 March 2025.<br \/>[3]\u00a0Based on Trip.com Group&#8217;s attractions booking data from 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026.<br \/>[4]\u00a0Based on Trip.com Group&#8217;s attractions booking data from 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026.<br \/>[5]\u00a0Based on Trip.com&#8217;s car rental booking data from 1 January 2025 to 15 October 2025.<br \/>[6]\u00a0Based on Trip.com Group&#8217;s flight booking data from 1 December 2025 to 31 December 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>\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-41591","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\/41591","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=41591"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41591\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=41591"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=41591"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=41591"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}