{"id":9305,"date":"2024-09-23T14:45:23","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T07:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=9305"},"modified":"2024-09-23T14:45:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T07:45:23","slug":"agoda-chinese-travelers-post-a-137-increase-in-international-searches-for-upcoming-golden-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=9305","title":{"rendered":"Agoda: Chinese Travelers Post a 137% Increase in International Searches for Upcoming Golden Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, Sept. 23, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Digital travel platform\u00a0Agoda has revealed a 137% year-over-year increase in international accommodation searches from China<\/span> for the upcoming Golden Week. China’s<\/span> second Golden Week of the year takes place from 1 to 7 October. <\/p>\n

\n<\/div>\n

Agoda’s accommodation search data reveals a shift in Chinese travelers’ preferences for Golden Week. Last year, the top five outbound destinations were Tokyo<\/span>, Seoul<\/span>, Osaka<\/span>, Kyoto<\/span>, and Bangkok<\/span>, respectively. This year, Seoul<\/span> has emerged as the number one destination, leapfrogging Tokyo<\/span>. Bali<\/span> is a new entry in the top five and takes third place. Bangkok<\/span> and Osaka<\/span> continue to be among the most searched destinations and complete the ranking in fourth and fifth, respectively.<\/p>\n

Taking place from 1 \u2013 7 October this year, Golden Week is a prime travel period for Chinese families looking to take advantage of the week-long break. Golden Weeks<\/span> are celebrated twice a year in China<\/span>, around Lunar New Year and China’s<\/span> National Day.<\/p>\n

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Top Outbound Destinations for Golden
Week 2024<\/span><\/p>\n

(Based on Agoda’s accommodation search data)<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1. Seoul, South Korea<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2. Tokyo, Japan<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 3. Bali, Indonesia<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 4. Bangkok, Thailand<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 5. Osaka, Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Andrew Smith<\/span>, Senior Vice President, Supply at\u00a0Agoda said, “The increase in outbound travel searches for China’s<\/span> Golden Week suggests a growing confidence among Chinese citizens to explore international travel. It’s great to see destinations close to China’s<\/span> east coast like Seoul<\/span> and Osaka<\/span> featured in the rank, as well as holiday favorites Bangkok<\/span> and Bali<\/span> further south. \u00a0With the unique advantage of its ‘Asia<\/span> hotels’ network, Agoda is committed to helping Chinese customers to experience the rest of Asia<\/span> for less with its great value deals.”<\/p>\n

Agoda continues to support travelers by offering over 4.5 million holiday properties globally, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, all of which can be conveniently combined in the same booking. For more information on travel options during China’s<\/span> Golden Week, visit\u00a0agoda.com<\/a> or download the Agoda app.<\/span><\/p>\n

About Agoda<\/p>\n

Agoda, a digital travel platform, helps anyone see the world for less with its great value deals on a global network of 4.5M<\/span> hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Agoda.com and the Agoda mobile app are available in 39 languages and supported by 24\/7 customer support.<\/p>\n

Headquartered in Singapore<\/span>, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG) and employs more than 6,900 staff in 25 markets, dedicated to leveraging best-in-class technology to make travel even easier.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

<\/p>\n

SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, Sept. 23, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Digital travel platform\u00a0Agoda has revealed a 137% year-over-year increase in international accommodation searches from China<\/span> for the upcoming Golden Week. China’s<\/span> second Golden Week of the year takes place from 1 to 7 October. <\/p>\n

\n<\/div>\n

Agoda’s accommodation search data reveals a shift in Chinese travelers’ preferences for Golden Week. Last year, the top five outbound destinations were Tokyo<\/span>, Seoul<\/span>, Osaka<\/span>, Kyoto<\/span>, and Bangkok<\/span>, respectively. This year, Seoul<\/span> has emerged as the number one destination, leapfrogging Tokyo<\/span>. Bali<\/span> is a new entry in the top five and takes third place. Bangkok<\/span> and Osaka<\/span> continue to be among the most searched destinations and complete the ranking in fourth and fifth, respectively.<\/p>\n

Taking place from 1 \u2013 7 October this year, Golden Week is a prime travel period for Chinese families looking to take advantage of the week-long break. Golden Weeks<\/span> are celebrated twice a year in China<\/span>, around Lunar New Year and China’s<\/span> National Day.<\/p>\n

\n

Top Outbound Destinations for Golden
Week 2024<\/span><\/p>\n

(Based on Agoda’s accommodation search data)<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1. Seoul, South Korea<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2. Tokyo, Japan<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 3. Bali, Indonesia<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 4. Bangkok, Thailand<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 5. Osaka, Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Andrew Smith<\/span>, Senior Vice President, Supply at\u00a0Agoda said, “The increase in outbound travel searches for China’s<\/span> Golden Week suggests a growing confidence among Chinese citizens to explore international travel. It’s great to see destinations close to China’s<\/span> east coast like Seoul<\/span> and Osaka<\/span> featured in the rank, as well as holiday favorites Bangkok<\/span> and Bali<\/span> further south. \u00a0With the unique advantage of its ‘Asia<\/span> hotels’ network, Agoda is committed to helping Chinese customers to experience the rest of Asia<\/span> for less with its great value deals.”<\/p>\n

Agoda continues to support travelers by offering over 4.5 million holiday properties globally, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, all of which can be conveniently combined in the same booking. For more information on travel options during China’s<\/span> Golden Week, visit\u00a0agoda.com<\/a> or download the Agoda app.<\/span><\/p>\n

About Agoda<\/p>\n

Agoda, a digital travel platform, helps anyone see the world for less with its great value deals on a global network of 4.5M<\/span> hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Agoda.com and the Agoda mobile app are available in 39 languages and supported by 24\/7 customer support.<\/p>\n

Headquartered in Singapore<\/span>, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG) and employs more than 6,900 staff in 25 markets, dedicated to leveraging best-in-class technology to make travel even easier.<\/p>\n

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