Booking.com reveals its 12th Traveller Review Awards winners, with Italy leading and 1.4 million global properties recognized for excellence.
SINGAPORE – Booking.com announced the recipients of its 12th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Based on more than 309 million verified customer reviews, a record 1,484,294 accommodations, 449 rental car companies and 129 taxi providers are receiving a Booking.com Traveller Review Award 2024. For the seventh year in a row, Italy is home again to the largest number of award recipients (181,012), followed by Spain (125,611), France (124,361), Germany (86,910), and the United Kingdom (74,754) jumping two spots to the fifth position. Poland (61,693), Brazil (58,788), the United States (56,014), Croatia (53,971), and Portugal (32,910).
Awarded properties in Singapore
Singapore has 162 accommodation partners this year that are being recognised with a Traveller Review Award 2024. They received over 150,000 reviews and received an average review score of 8.5.
Some of the Singapore properties receiving a Traveller Review Award 2024 include:
- Marina Bay Sands (Score: 9.2)
- Four Seasons Hotel Singapore (Score: 9.1)
- The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore (Score: 9)
- The Fullerton Hotel Singapore (Score: 8.9)
- The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore (Score: 8.9)
- The Clan Hotel Singapore by Far East Hospitality (Score: 8.9)
- Conrad Centennial Singapore (Score: 8.8)
- Wanderlust by the Ultimate Collection (Score: 8.8)
- PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore (Score 8.8)
- W Singapore – Sentosa Cove (Score: 8.7)
Apartments and holiday homes lead the way for accommodation globally, but hotels remain top in Singapore
Global travellers continue to favourably review the home-away-from-home experience, with apartments dominating as the most-awarded accommodation type (710,687) for the seventh year running in 2024. For the second year in a row, holiday homes (213,824) have edged out hotels(179,357) for the number two spot, while guest houses (84,715) and B&Bs (71,514) round out the top five most-awarded accommodation types globally.
However, Singapore’s most-awarded accommodation types diverge from their global counterparts, with hotels (102) taking the top spot for the 3rd time, followed by aparthotels (43), hostels (6), capsule hotels (4), and resorts (3).
Transportation providers start the trip with a smile, especially taxi partners in Singapore
Booking.com is recognising its ground transportation partners for their consistently great service and hospitality. Beyond the basics of just getting around, rental cars make it easier for travellers to explore off the beaten path and taxis frequently provide visitors with their first interactions with local people and culture. This year, 449 car rental partners from 26 countries are receiving a Traveller Review Award. Spain (84) tops the list again with the most car rental companies being recognized, followed by Italy (74), Portugal (47), Greece (42) and the US (28).
In gratitude for all the warm welcomes and seamless pick-ups, 129 taxi partners are also receiving an award with Italy (17) and Spain (12) leading the pack. Singapore garnered (2) awards for the first time ever.
Laura Houldsworth, Managing Director, Asia-Pacific for Booking.com commented, “Whether it’s a tip on hidden local gems to explore at the car rental counter or a personalised welcome note from an apartment owner with recommendations for the best spots in the neighbourhood to grab a bite, our partners make trips more memorable and enjoyable for our customers each and every day. To everyone receiving an award this year, we salute your dedication and passion – we couldn’t do what we do without you!”
Most Welcoming Places on Earth
Identified based on the share of accommodation providers receiving a Traveller Review Award 2024, this year’s lists of the Most Welcoming Places on Earth showcase a vast range of destinations from across the globe. From enchanting coastal towns to alpine retreats and even rustic desert gems, all of these locations are sure to ignite a sense of wanderlust for the year ahead.
2024’s Most Welcoming Cities on Earth:
- Arraial d’Ajuda, Brazil
- Ermoupoli, Greece
- Viana do Castelo, Portugal
- Daylesford, Australia
- Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Moab, United States
- Uzès, France
- Mazatlán, Mexico
- Jaisalmer, India
- Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
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