Pinoy tourists are traveling to Japan this Lunar New Year as it emerges as the top destination for Filipinos for the period, according to booking data from digital travel platform Agoda.
Aside from Japan, Filipinos are also visiting other short-haul flight destinations with Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, and Singapore rounding out the top five choices.
The preferred international cities for Pinoy travelers include Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Osaka, and Singapore.
Looking at which travelers will be visiting the Philippines during Lunar New Year, Agoda’s booking data highlights South Korea, China, United States, Japan, and Singapore as top inbound markets.
The ranking showcases the diversity of tourists that the country continues to attract.
The five most popular destinations visited within the Philippines are Manila, Cebu, and beach hotspots Boracay, Bohol, and Palawan.
Although officially celebrated on Saturday, February 10, 2024, the Lunar New Year holiday is extended to a long weekend in many markets across Asia and week-long celebrations for China, Japan (Spring Holiday) and Vietnam (Tet).
The holiday, also referred to as Chinese New Year, is traditionally one of the peak travel momentsfor tourists from mainland China.