Which is the most searched country for travel in 2024? No, it is not Thailand or Vietnam, but Japan!
Airbnb has recently announced its projections for 2024 as the year of global exploration and the list of trending international destinations will completely blow your mind.
Though the top 24 list features some usual suspects like Paris, Milan Rome, many destinations are not specifically considered as top tourist spots.
As per Airbnb, “The first stop on the 2024 world tour is Japan, where guests are seeking the unique blend of tradition and modernity in Japan – seeing Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto all appear among the most trending destinations for travel in the new year.”
“Whereas Paris – known as city of love – will host the Olympic Games this year, and it is considered more attractive than ever, with searches for 26th July – 11 August 2024 increasing by over seven times compared to the year prior.”
The report also cited that, there is a 136% surge in searches for Brazil for Carnival Weekend in Rio de Janeiro.
Here are the top 24 trending tourist destinations for 2024:
Indianapolis, Indiana
Warsaw, Poland
Osaka, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Marrakesh, Morocco
Salvador, Brazil
Paris, France
Düsseldorf, Germany
Puerto del Carmen, Canary Islands, Spain
Melbourne, Australia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Lille, France
Stockholm, Sweden
Tokyo, Japan
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
Milan, Italy
Rome, Italy
Maceió, Brazil
Dallas, Texas
Mexico City, Mexico
Colorado Springs, United States
Nassau, The Bahamas
According to Airbnb, certain destinations witnessed heightened search activity in the first three quarters of 2023 compared to the same period in 2024. The countries experiencing the most significant increases include Japan, Taiwan, Albania, Singapore, Finland, United Arab Emirates, Curaçao, Aruba, Thailand, and Guatemala.
“Due to its captivating landscapes, rich history, and culinary delights, Japan is topping the trending list again. Its affordability, enhanced by the weak Yen, has also contributed to Japan searches increasing by more than three times year-on-year on Airbnb.”
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Published: 26 Jan 2024, 08:06 PM IST
