According to Digital travel platform Agoda, now that international travel is slowly becoming the norm again, travelers are ready to embrace the holiday season at a different destination than the past two years.
As Thailand removed the Thailand Pass scheme on 1 July and the global situation of the pandemic has been subsiding for some time, Thai travellers are getting more excited to hop on a plane and go explore popular city destinations in Asia and Europe. From Agoda’s booking data that was collated from May to August 2022, Thai traveller’s top 5 outbound destinations are South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, France and UK, respectively.
Globally, Bangkok takes the number one spot in 2022. With travel rules almost entirely relaxed, the bustling city has embraced the holiday season offering nightlife, beaches, temples, culture, and cuisine. Other Asian gems that take top 5 spots accordingly are Jeju Island, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo and Seoul. Additionally, Pattaya is also ranked 8th in the top 10 spots. This coastal city is well-known for many things, from vibrant nightlife and golden beach to a variety of delicious food and beautiful hotels.
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