Digital travel platform Agoda notes a 34 percent increase in accommodation searches for international trips by Filipino travelers this New Year’s Eve.
Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, and Singapore emerged as the top five destinations for Filipino travelers, with Tokyo and Hong Kong swapping places compared to last year, when Hong Kong was the most searched international destination.
In addition to the growth in international travel, domestic travel searches have also risen (+2 percent), while inbound searches have increased by 10 percent compared to last New Year’s Eve.
Manila, Cebu, and Boracay Island are the most popular domestic destinations, while Manila, Cebu, and Bohol are favored by international travelers. Searches for New Year’s Eve in the Philippines come predominantly from South Korea, Japan, and the United States.
“It’s exciting to see more Filipinos looking to celebrate New Year’s Eve abroad, while at the same time attracting more interest from international travelers considering starting 2025 here in the Philippines. Whether you’re staying local or venturing overseas, Agoda is ready to help you find the perfect spot to welcome the New Year,” Mike Hwang, Country Director at Agoda, shared.
As travelers finalize their New Year’s Eve plans, Agoda offers a wide range of over 4.5 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, all available for seamless booking.
Agoda analyzed the searches made between 1 and 27 November 2024 with a check-in date of 31 December 2024. Comparisons are based on data from 1-27 November 2023.
Agoda, a digital travel platform, helps anyone see the world for less with its great value deals on a global network of 4.5M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more.
Headquartered in Singapore, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG) and employs more than 7,000 staff in 27 markets, dedicated to leveraging best-in-class technology to make travel even easier.
