Singaporeans are eager to travel abroad again, with Airbnb seeing a rapid surge in searches by Singaporean travellers to all eleven vaccinated travel lanes (VTL) destinations, following the announcement by the government on the expansion of the scheme to include nine new countries.
According to Airbnb’s internal data, the UK, South Korea, the US and France topped the list of most searched international destinations by Singaporean guests from October 8-10. This was followed by Germany, Italy, Canada, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark and Brunei.
The UK and South Korea top the list of most searched global destinations by Singaporean guests on Airbnb
Additionally, searches for Airbnb accommodation in South Korea, Denmark and Italy saw a significant spike.
Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb’s general manager for Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan, said: “Renowned for being enthusiastic globetrotters, Singaporeans are clearly excited about once again dusting off their passports and planning a trip abroad. Many are looking to take advantage of international travel opening up to revisit favourite destinations, seek out new experiences and reconnect with loved ones.”
Singaporeans are eager to travel abroad again, with Airbnb seeing a rapid surge in searches by Singaporean travellers to all eleven vaccinated travel lanes (VTL) destinations, following the announcement by the government on the expansion of the scheme to include nine new countries.
According to Airbnb’s internal data, the UK, South Korea, the US and France topped the list of most searched international destinations by Singaporean guests from October 8-10. This was followed by Germany, Italy, Canada, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark and Brunei.
Additionally, searches for Airbnb accommodation in South Korea, Denmark and Italy saw a significant spike.
Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb’s general manager for Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan, said: “Renowned for being enthusiastic globetrotters, Singaporeans are clearly excited about once again dusting off their passports and planning a trip abroad. Many are looking to take advantage of international travel opening up to revisit favourite destinations, seek out new experiences and reconnect with loved ones.”