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Filipinos skip domestic trips for year-end holiday of food, history and culture in Taipei, Taiwan

agoda
2017-11-28 12:52 1620

MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Comparing agoda booking data for December 2015 against December 2016, Taipei (Taiwan) has been identified as the most popular up-and-coming destination for Filipino travelers.

Filipinos skip domestic trips for year-end holiday of food, history and culture in Taipei, Taiwan
Filipinos skip domestic trips for year-end holiday of food, history and culture in Taipei, Taiwan

The Taiwanese capital experienced a massive 191% increase in agoda December bookings amongst Filipinos between 2015 and 2016.

With 60% of millennial Filipino travellers identifying local culture and lifestyle as a top travel experience in agoda's Travel & Tech Study, it's no wonder Taiwan, with its rich history and vibrant culture, is quickly gaining traction with this curious bunch.

Being only a two-hour plane ride from the Philippines means airfares to the modern metropolis of Taipei are affordable. Combine this with a decent exchange rate and delicious street food, Filipinos have unsurprisingly begun flocking to Taipei in droves. The Taiwanese government have taken note, launching a strong tourism campaign and introducing visa-free entry for Filipinos from Nov 2017.

Andrew Edwards, Global Director for Brand and Communications at agoda, comments: "Travelers from the Philippines want variety when they're abroad, so there are a diverse group of destinations emerging as year-end holiday hot spots."

"Taiwan and Japan are two of the most unique places in the world, boasting a hybrid of ultramodern and vibrant capital cities paired with historic and scenic landscapes. The growth of travel to these two countries has led to an increased focus at agoda on catering to these new travel experiences amongst South East Asian travelers."

Top 15 growing destinations for Filipino travelers (Dec 2015 vs. Dec 2016)

Ranking

Country

Place

Growth (%)

1.

Taiwan

Taipei

191

2.

South Korea

Seoul

96

3.

Philippines

Bohol

93

4.

Philippines

Angeles/Clark

66

5.

Philippines

Palawan

58

6.

Philippines

Iloilo

53

7.

Philippines

Subic (Zambales)

49

8.

Philippines

Cebu

49

9.

Philippines

Cagayan De Oro

47

10.

Philippines

Boracay Island

47

11.

Philippines

Batangas

44

12.

Philippines

Manila

43

13.

Japan

Osaka

42

14.

Japan

Tokyo

38

15.

Philippines

Tagaytay

34

About the research

The agoda Travel & Tech study was carried out on more than 16,000 respondents across 15 countries during the period of February to April 2017. Top growing destinations are based on highest YOY bookings growth, comparing the period of December 2015 and December 2016.

About agoda

agoda (Nasdaq: PCLN) is one of the world's fastest-growing online travel booking platforms.

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Source: agoda
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