- KL is “pulling ahead of other popular tourist destinations around the world”.
PETALING JAYA (Dec 23): Kuala Lumpur is ranked No 2 in the top trending destinations worldwide in a 3Q2022 report by Airbnb.
The company stated that Kuala Lumpur is “pulling ahead of other popular tourist destinations around the world”.
Airbnb stated that the top 10 most trending global destinations in 3Q are:
- Kuta, Indonesia
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Itapema, Brazil
- Angra dos Reis, Brazil
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Sydney, Australia
- Singapore, Singapore
- Málaga, Spain
- Melbourne, Australia
- Pattaya City, Thailand
On the local front, Airbnb revealed that Ipoh “claimed the top spot” as Malaysians’ No 1 most popular destination in 3Q, followed by Kuching, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, and Genting Highlands.
As for those opting for foreign holidays, Airbnb data found that the trending international destinations by Malaysians in 3Q were:
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Paris, France
- Melbourne, Australia
- Greater London, United Kingdom
- Seoul, South Korea
Meanwhile, Airbnb also created a “completely new way for travellers to search for their holiday homes as designed around Airbnb Categories”. With over 300 million views globally since its launch in May, the top five Airbnb Categories in Malaysia by median earnings in Q3 are:
1 Amazing views
2 Golfing
3 Amazing pools
4 Beachfront
5 Tropical
“The reopening of more countries this year has unlocked pent-up demand from international travellers eager to reconnect with loved ones or visit their favorite destinations once more,” said Airbnb’s general manager for Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Amanpreet Bajaj.
“It’s incredibly heartening that Malaysia is top of mind for international travellers as travel bounces back, with its variety of incredible offerings from breathtaking nature to rich culture and delicious cuisine,” he added.
