As the new year approaches, ideas could shift to upcoming tasks, such as vacation arrangements. Asia is the most popular travel destination for 2024, some four years after the pandemic blocked borders, according to the review website Tripadvisor.
The software examines millions of comments and the differences in ratings across hotels and restaurants each year to determine which locations are drawing the greatest attention from online consumers.
Asia not only has five of the top ten slots but also has eight entries overall in the list of the top ten travel destinations for the year. And Malaysia does really qualify!
Kuala Lumpur is ranked 10th by the review website TripAdvisor as a trending destination in 2024.
The website mentioned renowned Petronas Twin Towers, standing 88 floors tall and representing a vision of modern architecture, visually define Kuala Lumpur, the cultural center of Malaysia.
Additionally, the oldest Hindu temple in Malaysia is the Sri Mahamariamman also located in Kuala Lumpur, attracts visitors with a vibrant representation pole of symbols adorning its exterior. One can also enjoy haggling, handicrafts, and enjoyment all come together when shopping at the Central Market.
TripAdvisor predicts Tokyo to be the most popular travel destination in 2024. Should the prediction come to pass, this renown would build upon the triumph that started when Japan’s borders were reopened in October 2022.
10.7 million tourists visited Japan between January and June alone, which is higher than during the pre-pandemic period in 2019. At least four million hikers have visited Mount Fuji by the summer of 2023.
In fact, in an effort to prevent the holy mountain from becoming overrun with tourists, the Japanese government has declared its intention to impose an admittance limit.
It remains to be seen if this anticipated popularity materializes over the upcoming months and whether travelers’ enthusiasm has been tempered by the recent Noto Peninsula earthquake or the fire that destroyed a Japan Airlines Airbus A350 at Haneda airport.
Vietnam, on the other hand, is the only nation in the top 10 to gain from having two representatives, thanks to Halong Bay and Sapa, a town that serves as a starting point for mountain climbing. Other than that, Palawan Island in the Philippines and Seoul, the capital of South Korea, are highly ranked.
Based on the largest year-over-year increase in interest on the platform, Asia has a solid future presence that differs significantly from Tripadvisor’s list of the most popular places in recent years. For the third year in a row, Dubai topped the list of travelers’ preferred destinations, followed by Bali and London.
According to TripAdvisor, the top 10 trending travel destinations for 2024 are:
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Tokyo (Japan)
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Seoul (South Korea)
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Halong Bay (Vietnam)
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Palawan Island (Philippines)
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Sapa (Vietnam)
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Bogotá (Colombia)
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Pattaya (Thailand)
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Alajuela (Costa Rica)
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Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
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Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)