Surging interest in domestic stays has been noted as Filipinos look forward to traveling particularly in beachside and nature destinations, especially locations within driving distance of Metro Manila.
These were based on internal Airbnb guest search data in September 2021 as compared to the previous month.
Following the recent easing of travel restrictions, searches for Airbnb Stays in Batangas and Tagaytay also almost doubled month-over-month
In September, searches for Airbnb Stays in Zambales spiked by over 100 percent month-over-month after the government announced travel rules allowing Metro Manila residents to travel to areas under more relaxed quarantine rules.
Zambales and Batangas, both popular for their beaches and coves, along with nature-based destinations Tagaytay, Pampanga, and Baguio, are currently the top five trending destinations among Filipino guests on Airbnb.
While Filipino guests on Airbnb are largely searching for Stays with a duration of one to six nights, there is a growing trend towards longer domestic getaways of one week and longer, to make up for the past year spent at home.
Larger family-friendly Stays are also increasing in popularity, as Filipino guest searches for villas and bed-and-breakfasts spiked by more than 50 percent month-over-month.
Filipinos are eagerly anticipating the return of domestic travel, and search trends on Airbnb indicate a strong, positive uptick in travel sentiment as restrictions ease,” said Amanpreet Bajaj, general manager for India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan Airbnb launched its new #TravelAsJuan campaign encouraging Filipinos to rediscover their country with their loved ones, while celebrating unique stays and hidden gems across the nation. The #TravelAsJuan campaign also aligns with the Department of Tourism’s 2022 plan to rebuild a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive domestic tourism industry.
