{"id":54678,"date":"2026-04-30T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=54678"},"modified":"2026-04-30T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T01:00:00","slug":"multi-destination-travel-surges-across-asia-pacific-this-labour-day-trip-com-group-data-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=54678","title":{"rendered":"Multi-Destination Travel Surges Across Asia-Pacific This Labour Day, Trip.com Group Data Shows"},"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\/2919909\/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>Multi-city travel across Asia-Pacific grew 35% year-on-year<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Multi-city travel outpaces single-destination growth by more than 2x<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Southeast Asia sees strong double-digit growth, with Thailand up to 52% YoY<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">SINGAPORE<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">April 30, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Multi-city travel across Asia-Pacific grew 35% year-on-year this Labour Day period, according to data from\u00a0Trip.com Group. Several Asia-Pacific markets including Japan, South Korea, parts of Southeast Asia and Mainland China celebrate Labour Day, driving strong cross-border and domestic travel flows across the region.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2968741\/image1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2968741\/image1.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Over 30% of international trips now span multiple destinations, highlighting a continued shift towards more complex, itinerary-led travel. This shift reflects a growing preference to maximise time and value with multiple destinations within a single trip rather than a single location.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2968742\/image2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2968742\/image2.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Multi-destination trips become a defining travel pattern<\/b><\/p>\n<p>While single-destination travel continues to account for most bookings, growth is increasingly driven by more complex itineraries. Multi-destination bookings are growing at more than twice the pace of single-destination travel, reflecting stronger demand for flexibility and deeper exploration.<\/p>\n<p>Travellers are increasingly structuring trips across multiple cities to maximise both time and value, with popular combinations including:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Tokyo \u2013 Osaka \u2013 Kyoto (Japan)<\/li>\n<li>Seoul \u2013 Busan (South Korea)<\/li>\n<li>Bangkok \u2013 Phuket (Thailand)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These itineraries reflect a growing preference for multi-stop journeys that blend urban experiences with leisure destinations.<\/p>\n<p><b>Southeast Asia sees fast growth in multi-destination travel\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2968743\/image3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2968743\/image3.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Across Southeast Asia, demand for multi-destination travel is rising steadily, with strong growth across key markets of Thailand: 52%, Malaysia: 40%, and Singapore: 17%, according to\u00a0Trip.com Group data.<\/p>\n<p>Top outbound destinations across Southeast Asian markets include Japan (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-tokyo\/airfares-tyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tokyo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-osaka\/airfares-osa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Osaka<\/a>), South Korea (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-seoul\/airfares-sel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Seoul<\/a>), China (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-shanghai\/airfares-sha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Shanghai<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-beijing\/airfares-bjs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Beijing<\/a>), Thailand (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-bangkok\/airfares-bkk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bangkok<\/a>), Indonesia (Bali).<\/p>\n<p>In other parts of Asia such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-hong-kong\/airfares-hkg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hong Kong SAR<\/a>, multi-destination travel also grew by over 50% year-on-year, highlighting growing preference for more complex itineraries over traditional single-destination trips, particularly in well-connected urban markets.<\/p>\n<p>In Mainland China, domestic travel remains a strong base, while overseas journeys are increasingly shaped by multi-destination itineraries, with over 40% of outbound trips spanning multiple destinations and continuing to grow.<\/p>\n<p>This suggests that travellers in this region are increasingly combining multiple cities within a single trip, supported by strong regional connectivity.<\/p>\n<p><b>Japan&#8217;s domestic travel momentum on the rise<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Japan is also seeing shifts in domestic travel behaviour, even as outbound demand continues to grow.<\/p>\n<p>In Japan, domestic travel is growing rapidly, indicating rising interest in travelling within the country, accounting for one-quarter of all flight bookings, and to cities such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-tokyo\/airfares-tyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tokyo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-sapporo\/airfares-spk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sapporo<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-okinawa\/airfares-oka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Okinawa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Intra-Asia travel dominates Labour Day demand<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Labour Day holiday period continues to be driven by regional travel within Asia-Pacific, with travellers favouring destinations that offer ease of access, diverse experiences, and flexible itineraries.<\/p>\n<p>The Group&#8217;s data highlights the continued strength of short-haul travel, supported by strong connectivity and shorter flight durations.<\/p>\n<p>More broadly, the way people travel across Asia-Pacific is evolving. Travellers taking a more deliberate approach to how they plan their trips. While cross-border journeys are increasingly shaped by multi-city itineraries, domestic travel remains a strong and steady part of the landscape. Together, these patterns point to a more flexible and value-conscious mindset, as travellers look to make the most of both time and budget.<\/p>\n<p><b>About<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Trip.com<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<b>Group<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com<\/a>\u00a0Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com<\/a>, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Across its platforms,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com<\/a>\u00a0Group 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,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com<\/a>\u00a0Group 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\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com<\/a>\u00a0Group here:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/group.trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">group.trip.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Follow us on:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tripcomgroup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tripcomgroup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/tripcomgroup\/mycompany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCPkV8bKHbhgKhzcrgoNI7ig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u00a0YouTube<\/a>.<\/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\/2919909\/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>Multi-city travel across Asia-Pacific grew 35% year-on-year<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Multi-city travel outpaces single-destination growth by more than 2x<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Southeast Asia sees strong double-digit growth, with Thailand up to 52% YoY<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">SINGAPORE<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">April 30, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Multi-city travel across Asia-Pacific grew 35% year-on-year this Labour Day period, according to data from\u00a0Trip.com Group. Several Asia-Pacific markets including Japan, South Korea, parts of Southeast Asia and Mainland China celebrate Labour Day, driving strong cross-border and domestic travel flows across the region.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2968741\/image1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2968741\/image1.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Over 30% of international trips now span multiple destinations, highlighting a continued shift towards more complex, itinerary-led travel. This shift reflects a growing preference to maximise time and value with multiple destinations within a single trip rather than a single location.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2968742\/image2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2968742\/image2.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Multi-destination trips become a defining travel pattern<\/b><\/p>\n<p>While single-destination travel continues to account for most bookings, growth is increasingly driven by more complex itineraries. Multi-destination bookings are growing at more than twice the pace of single-destination travel, reflecting stronger demand for flexibility and deeper exploration.<\/p>\n<p>Travellers are increasingly structuring trips across multiple cities to maximise both time and value, with popular combinations including:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Tokyo \u2013 Osaka \u2013 Kyoto (Japan)<\/li>\n<li>Seoul \u2013 Busan (South Korea)<\/li>\n<li>Bangkok \u2013 Phuket (Thailand)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These itineraries reflect a growing preference for multi-stop journeys that blend urban experiences with leisure destinations.<\/p>\n<p><b>Southeast Asia sees fast growth in multi-destination travel\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2968743\/image3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2968743\/image3.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Across Southeast Asia, demand for multi-destination travel is rising steadily, with strong growth across key markets of Thailand: 52%, Malaysia: 40%, and Singapore: 17%, according to\u00a0Trip.com Group data.<\/p>\n<p>Top outbound destinations across Southeast Asian markets include Japan (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-tokyo\/airfares-tyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tokyo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-osaka\/airfares-osa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Osaka<\/a>), South Korea (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-seoul\/airfares-sel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Seoul<\/a>), China (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-shanghai\/airfares-sha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Shanghai<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-beijing\/airfares-bjs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Beijing<\/a>), Thailand (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-bangkok\/airfares-bkk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bangkok<\/a>), Indonesia (Bali).<\/p>\n<p>In other parts of Asia such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-hong-kong\/airfares-hkg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hong Kong SAR<\/a>, multi-destination travel also grew by over 50% year-on-year, highlighting growing preference for more complex itineraries over traditional single-destination trips, particularly in well-connected urban markets.<\/p>\n<p>In Mainland China, domestic travel remains a strong base, while overseas journeys are increasingly shaped by multi-destination itineraries, with over 40% of outbound trips spanning multiple destinations and continuing to grow.<\/p>\n<p>This suggests that travellers in this region are increasingly combining multiple cities within a single trip, supported by strong regional connectivity.<\/p>\n<p><b>Japan&#8217;s domestic travel momentum on the rise<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Japan is also seeing shifts in domestic travel behaviour, even as outbound demand continues to grow.<\/p>\n<p>In Japan, domestic travel is growing rapidly, indicating rising interest in travelling within the country, accounting for one-quarter of all flight bookings, and to cities such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-tokyo\/airfares-tyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tokyo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-sapporo\/airfares-spk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sapporo<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/flights\/to-okinawa\/airfares-oka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Okinawa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Intra-Asia travel dominates Labour Day demand<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Labour Day holiday period continues to be driven by regional travel within Asia-Pacific, with travellers favouring destinations that offer ease of access, diverse experiences, and flexible itineraries.<\/p>\n<p>The Group&#8217;s data highlights the continued strength of short-haul travel, supported by strong connectivity and shorter flight durations.<\/p>\n<p>More broadly, the way people travel across Asia-Pacific is evolving. Travellers taking a more deliberate approach to how they plan their trips. While cross-border journeys are increasingly shaped by multi-city itineraries, domestic travel remains a strong and steady part of the landscape. Together, these patterns point to a more flexible and value-conscious mindset, as travellers look to make the most of both time and budget.<\/p>\n<p><b>About<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Trip.com<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<b>Group<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com<\/a>\u00a0Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com<\/a>, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Across its platforms,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com<\/a>\u00a0Group 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,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com<\/a>\u00a0Group 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;. 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