Tourists visit Wat Arun temple in Bangkok, Thailand, Jan. 18, 2023. Photo by Reuters
China ranked second in the list of Thailand’s top five inbound destinations for the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, marking its return for the first time since 2019.
Malaysia topped the list, according to Agoda’s data based on bookings made between Jan. 1 and 15 for checking in on Feb. 9 or 10 and staying a minimum of two nights.
South Korea ranked third, followed by Singapore and Japan.
Enric Casals, associate vice president of Southeast Asia at Agoda, said: “The Lunar New Year period is a significant time for travel, and this year is no different. Since 2019, hotels and destinations have diversified the appeal of their markets with visa-free travel and other incentives.
“The travel industry will no doubt be looking forward to welcoming back more travelers from China this year.”
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