Press Release12 September 2017
Hospitality is an intrinsic part of Asian cultures and it’s no secret that travellers from around the world want to immerse themselves in these diverse communities, that’s why, nine out of the top 16 trending destinations globally on Airbnb between June and August, were in Asia Pacific countries. China led the top three cities to visit.
In addition, curious Asia Pacific travellers have also been busy exploring global neighbourhoods, with 7.5 million guest arrivals hailing from Asia Pacific.
Global Stats
- 45M guest arrivals
- 2.6M guests on Airbnb’s peak night, August 12
- 7.5M guest arrivals in the Asia-Pacific region
Trending Destinations
Compared to overall guest arrival trends observed during the same period in 2016, our internal data shows the highest growth of guest arrivals in Asia – particularly in China. In one of our newest and fastest-growing markets, Chinese cities Hangzhou (495%), Chongqing (388%) and Wuhan (371%) were the top three highest growth destinations over last year. Across the board, we saw summer travelers largely flocking to the scenic fjords of New Zealand, the mountains of Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia, tranquil beaches of Vietnam and oceanside enclaves in Brazil and beyond.
- Hangzhou, China – 495%
- Chongqing, China – 388%
- Wuhan, China – 371%
- Viñales, Cuba – 347%
- Patuto, Philippines – 274%
- Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia – 214%
- Trinidad, Belize – 213%
- Shenzhen, China – 193%
- Fortazela, Brazil – 192%
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania – 187%
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia – 185%
- Da Nang, Vietnam – 182%
- Ensenada, Mexico – 179%
- Surrey, Canada – 175%
- Fort William, Scotland – 156%
- Rotorua, New Zealand – 154%
Most Popular Experiences
We looked at the most-booked Experiences across our Trips markets, and found that fitness-oriented activities – biking, hiking, dancing and more – were overwhelmingly popular among Airbnb travelers this summer. Here are some of the most popular Experiences between June 1 and August 31:
Explore an oasis by bicycle, see wildlife, and sample Thai food
Sip mojitos and learn to salsa with a live tropical band
Discover Prague by kayak, seeing world-renowned sites on the water
Sail through the Calanques, near Marseille: Swim, snorkel and sunbathe
Hike through verdant forests to a wolf sanctuary, seeing wildlife up close
Take a night hike through an ancient fortress, soaking in history and culture
Practice traditional Japanese swordplay with a real samurai
Navigate a lush, peaceful forest on foot near the famous falls
About Airbnb
Founded in 2008, Airbnb’s mission is to create a world where people can belong when they travel by being connected to local cultures and having unique travel experiences. Its community marketplace provides access to millions of unique accommodations from apartments and villas to castles and treehouses in more than 34,000 cities and 191 countries. With Experiences, Airbnb offers unprecedented access to local communities and interests, while Places lets people discover the hidden gems of a city as recommended by the people that live there. Airbnb is people powered and the easiest way to earn a little extra income from extra space in a home or from sharing passions, interests and cities.