(CTN News) – As they prepare to travel more this year than last, seven out of ten Thais questioned said they want to take three or four holidays, according to the inaugural American Express Travel, Dining, and Luxury Trends Research for Thailand.
The top travel motivations for Thai respondents who want to go this year include fulfilling a lifelong ambition or bucket list trip (68%), commemorating a holiday or significant life event (47%), and embarking on a romantic getaway (43%).
Shorter excursions are preferred by 55% of Thais during the weekend or long weekend, while longer vacations—more than a week—are preferred by 39% of them. According to a poll, 54% of customers said they preferred domestic travel, while 29% said they preferred foreign travel.
Seven out of ten Thai respondents said they planned to visit Japan in 2024, making it their preferred foreign destination by far. According to a poll, the top domestic tourism destinations for Thais are Phuket (56%) and Chiang Mai (56%).
Travel is returning, according to American Express Thailand’s country manager, Prom Sirisant. Even now, long after the epidemic, Thais have a deep passion for travelling. We’ve seen that more and more of our card members are scheduling vacations just out of a desire to travel and experience new things. We are pleased to assist them in their quest to explore the globe as a leader in travel worldwide.
Traveling with intelligence, the Thai responses
In the previous six months, travel hacks were used by 88% of the customers polled. Selecting a hotel that offers free breakfast (54%), going off-peak when costs are lower (48%), and utilizing a credit card with travel perks (46%) are the top 3 travel tips.
It’s wonderful that people are utilizing credit cards for travel planning and that they understand the value they provide. Our rewards and perks are designed to assist American Express Card Members achieve their goal of becoming their travel companion—creating exceptional and one-of-a-kind experiences while making memories throughout the globe. Together with our 24/7 support, we’re dedicated to giving you the smoothest and most pleasurable travel experience possible. said Mr. Sirisant.
Benefits at over 2,000 hand-picked hotels worldwide via Fine Hotels + Resorts® and The Hotel Collection, 1,400+ airport lounges through its Global Lounge Collection®, professional travel consultants who can create dream itineraries, and more are all available to qualified American Express Card Members.
This prioritize their family when selecting a travel partner. Seventy percent of respondents who indicated they would be taking holidays this year said they would be going with their family. Respondents want to travel with friends (44%), their significant other (53%) and family (after family).
Travel bug cases among Gen Z and Thai Millennials
Travel is a passion among Gen Z and Millennials. One in three (34%) of the Millennials and Gen Z respondents expect to take five or more holidays by 2024, with an average of 4.1 trips annually.
Eight out of ten respondents, or 79%, said that dining out was their top trip expense. This result was consistent across all generations. Millennials and Gen Z were found to spend similarly on shopping (59%) and activities (58%), even though shopping (76%) is undoubtedly the second biggest expense among Gen X respondents, after activities (46%).
Source: Traveldailynews
