{"id":66952,"date":"2024-11-13T14:31:50","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T06:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=66952"},"modified":"2024-11-13T14:32:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T06:32:30","slug":"agoda-unveils-top-inbound-markets-for-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2024\/11\/13\/agoda-unveils-top-inbound-markets-for-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Agoda unveils top inbound markets for December"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>As the holiday season approaches, the Philippines is experiencing increased interest from international tourists for December travel. Digital travel platform Agoda has noted 13% more accommodation searches compared to the same month last year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Top Inbound Markets to the Philippines for December (Based on Agoda\u2019s Accommodation Search Data \u2013 percentage changes compared to December 2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Korea (+2%)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>United States (+12%)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Japan (+37%)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Australia (+21%) &nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Singapore (+11%)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Agoda\u2019s latest accommodation search data, travelers from South Korea, the United States, Japan, Australia, and Singapore, respectively, carried out the most searches for December holiday stays in the Philippines. Additionally, the Philippines saw the number of searches from these markets increase. This growth in interest from international tourists demonstrates the appeal of the Philippines as a top vacation spot, particularly during the peak holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michael Hwang, Country Director, the Philippines, at Agoda commented \u201cWith its combination of beautiful destinations, unique cultural celebrations, and tropical climate, the Philippines draws visitors from around the world during the holiday season. This year, we\u2019ve seen interest rise, especially from markets like South Korea and the United States. It\u2019s an exciting time for the Philippines, with the tourism industry set to end the year on a high note.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As global travelers look for destinations that combine relaxation with cultural exploration, the country\u2019s diverse offerings\u2014from its world-famous beaches to its festive holiday traditions\u2014make it an attractive choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For travelers looking to explore the Philippines this holiday season, Agoda offers a wide range of accommodation options, making it easy for visitors to find the perfect stay, whether they\u2019re seeking luxury resorts or budget-friendly alternatives. Agoda\u2019s user-friendly platform offers holiday accommodations, flights, and experiences, providing travelers with everything they need to ensure a seamless travel experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about accommodation options and activities in the Philippines, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/singapore\">Agoda <\/a>or download the Agoda mobile app.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digital travel platform Agoda has noted 13% more accommodation searches compared to the same month last year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":66953,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[1457,96,2727,1656],"class_list":["post-66952","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-headlines","tag-agoda","tag-technology","tag-technology-adaption","tag-technology-investment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66952","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66952"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66952\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":66954,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66952\/revisions\/66954"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66953"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66952"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66952"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66952"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}