Hong Kong’s aspiring travellers just can’t wait for summer… to travel
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Hong Kong’s aspiring travellers just can’t wait for summer… to travel

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05-26-2021
 
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While Hong Kong inhabitants were hoping for good news that will allow them to explore destinations they love, Hotels.com data indicates that aspiring travellers’ minds point to various expectations when planning upcoming summer trips.

According to the Hotels.com data, growth has been seen in overall travel searches in 2021, with a slight increase by 5% for the same period in the Summer holiday in Hong Kong compared to 2020. As aspiring travellers gradually regain confidence in travel, domestic travel lies at the forefront of travellers’ minds.

Though International travel remains limited, Hong Kong travellers are still longing for outbound travel. In 2021, London moves up the list and becomes the most searched destination for travellers on Hotels.com, followed by Tokyo, Hokkaido, Bangkok and Taipei.

‘Hotel’ is the king as it holds the top spot for types of accommodation that customers seek on Hotels.com. Travellers have exhibited close to a 13% increase of interest in 4-5 star rating hotels vs 2020, revealing a strong desire to take a break from their intense city lives.

Though Hongkongers seek luxurious replacements for international travel, staycations have peaked after the outbreak of the pandemic since 2020, Hotels.com has seen a rising trend, where star rating is the top criteria when searching for hotels… 4-5-star hotels have gained an edge over price among Hongkongers.

Reportedly Hong Kong travellers on Hotels.com searched for two people room type the most, followed by 1 pax and 3 pax in the summertime. Also, data showed that Hong Kong travellers’ small getaway habit is obvious. When it comes to staycation, 1 to 2 nights still topped the stay room nights.

Zoe Chan, Director, Brand Communications, Asia Pacific, for the Hotels.com brand said, “There has been a significant change in travel options, from international to domestic and from city to suburb, however, these shifts have not dampened travellers’ desire to journey forward. While international travel has been restricted for much for the past year, it hasn’t stopped aspiring travellers from searching for their #dreamvacay locally.”


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