The Experiences Trend Index were determined based on the percent increase in bookings on TripAdvisor between 2017 and 2018 for experiences from May 1 – August 31.
Lots of Singaporeans may be dreaming up some long weekend getaways at this point in the year, as its the last month of the summer. So TripAdvisor wanted to share their Seasonal Experiences Trend Index, with the most popular in Thailand and Australia, two destinations that are favourites with travellers from Singapore.
TripAdvisor is the world’s largest online provider of tours, activities and attractions, offering more than 100,000 bookable tours, activities and experiences to help travellers unleash the full potential of their trips. The seasonal index reveals the top tours and activities with the greatest increase in traveller bookings over last year.
Thailand
Trending Travel Experiences |
YoY Bookings Increase |
1. Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City – Chiang Mai |
113% |
2. Hong by Starlight Including Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating from Phuket – Phuket |
48% |
3. Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River – Bangkok |
26% |
4. Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food by Tuk-Tuk – Bangkok |
17% |
5. Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour – Bangkok |
8% |
Australia
Trending Travel Experiences |
YoY Bookings Increase |
1. Kakadu, Nourlangie and Yellow Waters Tour from Darwin –Darwin, Northern Territory |
213% |
2. Katherine Day Tour from Darwin including Katherine Gorge Cruise – Darwin, Northern Territory |
115% |
3. Uluru Camel Express, Sunrise, or Sunset Tours – Ayers Rock, Northern Territory |
110% |
4. Phillip Island Penguin, Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary from Melbourne – Melbourne, Victoria |
94% |
5. Great Barrier Reef Diving and Snorkeling Cruise from Cairns – Cairns, Queensland |
80% |
The Experiences Trend Index were determined based on the percent increase in bookings on TripAdvisor between 2017 and 2018 for experiences from May 1 – August 31. Experiences were required to have at least four out of five bubbles on TripAdvisor Experiences to qualify.
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