By Expedia Staff, on December 15, 2022
Give the reward of journey this festive season with reasonably priced offers, member pricing and comfort, all obtainable on the Expedia app
A weekend journey to Bangkok over shopping for the newest limited-edition sneaker — the newest research from Expedia reveals that extra individuals (66%) would reasonably reward themselves with journey than shopping for issues, and 67% mentioned they’d reasonably give the reward of journey than bodily presents to family members. No matter whether or not it’s a staycation or an abroad vacation, the shift in priorities post-pandemic is reflective of a bigger development amongst shoppers who now search to make extra reminiscences and relish in new experiences as a substitute of accumulating tangible possessions. The truth is, 74% of Singapore travellers agreed that the pandemic has shifted their views on the significance of getting extra journey experiences than shopping for extra issues in life.
With Asia’s borders reopened and COVID-19 measures loosening up, many are taking this chance to revisit their journey wishlists constructed over the previous two years to begin checking them off. The survey confirmed that 80% of travellers have already created a wishlist for his or her upcoming winter journeys and have accrued a median of 5 locations they want to go to. 82% say having a journey wishlist made them look extra ahead to their upcoming journey.
For this vacation season, 53% plan to journey abroad, with 13% doing solely staycations – 18% plan to each journey abroad and do staycations. 47% additionally added that this might be their first journey for the reason that pandemic, and most (66%) are planning to journey with their household.
The thirst for extra and new experiences by journey can be mirrored in travel-spending habits. The research confirmed that regardless of an inflationary financial setting, most individuals nonetheless intend to spend on the subject of their holidays – the bulk (64%) are planning to spend S$2,000 or extra on their winter vacation.
Past the acquainted lush motels, Singapore travellers wish to different boutique lodging. In keeping with Expedia information, 5-star lodging demand decreased from 25% to fifteen% in 2022, whereas demand for 3 to three.5 stars lodging elevated from 25% in 2021 to 40% in 2022[1]. For travellers, fewer stars don’t equal decrease requirements. The “three-star superstars” nonetheless supply glorious facilities, fashionable interiors and distinctive vibes as normal – simply at a greater price.
Distinctive three-star superstars obtainable on Expedia.com.sg:
A peek into the highest 10 journey locations this winter/vacation season
With regards to essentially the most desired sort of journeys, stress-free journeys, bucket-list journeys with distinctive experiences and genuine meals journeys confirmed up as the highest three decisions that Singapore travellers would select when rewarding themselves or family members with the reward of journey.
Not surprisingly, Singaporeans wish to journey as a method to flee the erratic climate of the monsoon season at dwelling. Nearly half (42%) of Singapore travellers are planning to journey to chilly locations this year-end, whereas 28% wish to loosen up at a sunny vacation. Based mostly on search information from Expedia, travellers are additionally trying to have an extended escape, with longer journeys deliberate[2]. However irrespective of the place they’re travelling to, the highest purpose for journey stays the identical — to loosen up and regenerate oneself (66%) and to take a break from work (59%).
The highest searched locations on Expedia for this winter/vacation season embody:
High searched locations this winter season3
| 1. Singapore | 6. Seoul |
| 2. Bangkok | 7. Taipei |
| 3. Tokyo | 8. Osaka |
| 4. Bali | 9. Johor Bahru |
| 5. Kuala Lumpur | 10. London |
“A broader reopening of Asia within the second half of 2022 has allowed for travellers from this area to fulfil their wanderlust once more. With the post-pandemic shift of prioritising experiences over extra issues in life and altering work patterns, extra persons are embracing journey and Expedia goals to assist travellers flip their wishlist into actuality by issues that basically matter to them, equivalent to providing reasonably priced offers/packages, additional advantages and helpful journey hacks,” mentioned Lavinia Rajaram, Journey Skilled, Asia Head of Public Relations and Director of Expedia Manufacturers World Enterprise Communications, Expedia Group.
Present your self a visit with a plethora of offers and advantages from Expedia
Due to reasonably priced offers, member pricing and the convenience of reserving on app and on-line with Expedia, it has by no means been simpler to take pleasure in and give your self the reward of journey.[N(4] Contemplate these Expedia tricks to stretch your journey greenback to your subsequent journey:
- Greatest time to e-book: Expedia’s Air Journey Hacks report unveiled that reserving on a Sunday typically saves travellers 30% off the costliest day (Friday), with Thursdays as the most cost effective day to depart (25% financial savings in comparison with Sunday).
- Bundle your bookings to save lots of: Bundle your airfare, lodge and actions on the similar time on Expedia so you may unlock financial savings.
- Get extra with Expedia Rewards: Join a free Expedia Rewards account to unlock entry to Member Costs of 10% off or extra on chosen motels, accumulate factors to save lots of on future journey and luxuriate in perks when obtainable at VIP Entry Properties all over the world as you achieve Silver or Gold standing. As well as, you may additionally earn factors out of your bank card supplier or airline frequent-flyer factors on relevant bookings to double-dip and rack up on journey rewards even sooner.
- Expedia Cellular App will get you extra: E-book on the Expedia Cellular App and earn double Expedia Rewards factors on eligible motels, flights and actions.
Discover vacation offers and journey concepts obtainable on Expedia right here: https://www.expedia.com.sg/offers
The analysis was performed by One Ballot between 28 November to 7 December 2022 amongst 4,000 respondents, aged 25-55, in Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong (together with 1,000 Singapore travellers) who travelled at the least as soon as each 2-3 years.
The analysis was performed by One Ballot between 28 November to 7 December 2022 amongst 4,000 respondents, aged 25-55, in Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong (together with 1,000 Singapore travellers) who travelled at the least as soon as each 2-3 years.
[1] Comparability of reserving and search information on Expedia.com.hk / Expedia.com.sg for home and worldwide journey in 2021 and 2022
[2] Size of keep based mostly on flight and lodging search information on Expedia.com.sg for journey in 2022
