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TRIPADVISOR NAMES TOP SPOTS FOR ‘NEW YEAR HOLIDAY’; WHERE TO TRAVEL AND WHEN TO SAVE
Year End Value Report Highlights: Bali most popular destination for South East Asian travellers while mid-January to February are the least expensive times to travel
WHERE TO TRAVEL AND WHEN TO SAVE
Year End Value Report Highlights: Bali most popular destination for South East Asian travellers while mid-January to February are the least expensive times to travel

TripAdvisor®, the travel planning and booking site, today revealed the top 10 most popular destinations for South East Asian travellers during the travel period of 1 December 2016 – 28 February 2017, along with the average one-week costs for hotels, airfare, meals and attractions. The seasonal report also helps travellers take advantage of savings at these destinations by highlighting the least expensive week to visit, as well as highly-rated value hotels and must-do bookable tours on TripAdvisor.

Bali emerged as the most popular destination in terms of traveller interest for South East Asian travellers looking to take a holiday in the new year, followed by Luzon in the Philippines, Hong Kong and Bangkok.

“This report comes in handy for travellers who are planning breaks in the new year, be it for Chinese New Year or Valentine’s Day,” said Ms Janice Lee Fang, communications director for TripAdvisor, Asia Pacific. “It also offers insight into when is best to go to save on great hotels and activities if they book for the right time.”

Where to go and when

Travellers planning a weekend getaway within South East Asia can consider Bangkok, the most affordable destination in the top 10, with the average cost of one week being S$1,737 including hotels, airfare, meals and tour. Beach lovers can make a beeline for the Filipino islands of Cebu in late January (S$1,712) or Boracay in early February (S$1,824).

 

Most Popular Destinations

(by search volume)

Avg. Nightly Hotel Rate

Avg. Flight Cost

Avg. Meal Cost

Avg.Tour / Activity Cost

Avg. Cost of a One-Week Trip

Least Exp.
Week Cost

Least
Exp. Week in the new year

 

Saving made by travelling in least expensive week

Bali

$115

$434

$25

$95

$1,953

$1,832

20-Feb-17

$122

Luzon

$86

$441

$22

$172

$1,843

$1,733

6-Feb-17

$110

Hong Kong

$194

$457

$36

$122

$2,817

$2,653

6-Feb-17

$164

Bangkok

$80

$334

$32

$91

$1,737

$1,687

16-Jan-17

$51

Tokyo

$179

$734

$25

$155

$2,810

$2,682

9-Jan-17

$128

Singapore

$156

$259

$39

$93

$2,381

$2,325

6-Feb-17

$56

Boracay

$134

$581

$21

$71

$2,089

$1,824

6-Feb-17

$265

Phuket

$121

$362

$27

$110

$1,990

$1,892

13-Feb-17

$98

Cebu Island

$75

$535

$22

$154

$1,830

$1,713

30-Jan-17

$117

Seoul

$148

$632

$36

$126

$2,665

$2,559

13-Feb-17

$105

Top 10 International Destinations with Average Costs and Savings (all figures are in S$)

Top-rated Value Hotels and Attractions in Each Destination Available

  • , Indonesia

Highly-rated value Hotel:Pondok Ayu, 5 bubbles, 376 reviews

Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $110

Local Activity: Learn how to cook Balinese cuisine for $93

  1. Luzon, Philippines

Highly-rated value Hotel: Azumi Boutique Hotel, 4.5 bubbles, 611 reviews

Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $84

Local Activity: See the Spanish colonial and vibrant modern-day Manila for $68

  1. Hong Kong, China

Highly-rated value Hotel: The T Hotel, 5 bubbles, 455 reviews

Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $155

Local Activity: See Hong Kong in all its glory with a dinner cruise for $184

  1. Bangkok, Thailand

Highly-rated value Hotel:Smart Suites, 4.5 bubbles, 769 reviews

Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $42

Local Activity: Experience Bangkok like a local on Tuk-Tuk for $78

  1. Tokyo, Japan

Highly-rated value Hotel: Hotel Mystays Asakusa-bashi, 4.5 bubbles, 525 reviews

Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $175

Local Activity: Catch a Sumo Wrestling Competition for $124

  1. Singapore

Highly-rated value Hotel: Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park, 4 bubbles, 1,476 reviews

Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $132

Local Activity: Marvel at the illuminated sights of Singapore at night for $63

  1. Boracay, Philippines

Highly-rated value Hotel: Dave’s Straw Hat Inn, 4.5 bubbles, 825 reviews

Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $61

  1. Phuket, Thailand

Highly-rated value Hotel: Kantary Bay, Phuket, 4.5 bubbles, 1,133 reviews

Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $113

Local Activity: Explore the tidal lagoons of Phang Nga Bay by kayak for $160

  1. Cebu Island, Philippines

Highly-rated value Hotel: Main Hotel and Suites, 4.5 bubbles, 115 reviews

Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $40

Local Activity: Marvel at Cebu's arts and crafts for $138

  1. Seoul, South Korea

Highly-rated value Hotel: Metro Hotel, 4.5 bubbles, 1,149 reviews

Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $129

Local Activity: Eat your way through the streets of Seoul for $125

-ENDS-

Notes to Editors

Most popular destinations for South East Asian travellers during the upcoming year end travel period (1 Dec, 2016 – 28 Feb, 2017) according to TripAdvisor site search data.

All hotel and airfare prices are based on trips departing and returning between 1 Dec 2016 and 28 Feb 2017.

Rates correct as of 29 November 2016 and prices have been converted from US dollars to Singapore dollars.

Average costs to visit the top travel destinations are representative of a one-week trip including a seven-night hotel stay, avg. national round-trip airfare, two tours/activities and three restaurant meals per day.

Avg. Nightly Hotel Rate includes the average cost of a seven night stay in a hotel bookable on TripAdvisor, aggregated from hundreds of booking partners, including online travel agencies and direct hotel suppliers. 
 

Avg. Airfare includes the national average price of a round-trip airfare to each destination based on searches conducted through TripAdvisor Flights.

Avg. Meal Price includes the average meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip. Prices are sourced from restaurants listed on TripAdvisor.

 

Avg. Tour Price includes the average tour cost per person, excluding tax and tip. Prices are sourced from tours listed on TripAdvisor.