Trip.com’s intel comes from its own search and booking platforms (including Skyscanner and the AI-powered TripGenie), rather than official sources, but given the size of the operation, it must have a fair amount of insight.
“On average, each Trip.com user [in Hong Kong] took 1.7 outbound flights,” we’re told, with individuals aged between 23 and 34 having the itchiest feet. “The average total distance travelled per person was 3,023km, which is equivalent to circling Hong Kong six times!”
Anyone familiar with the dimensions of Hong Kong may not be as impressed with that observation as Trip.com’s exclamation mark implies people should be.
However, that distance can be explained by the fact that “Hong Kong travellers show steadfastness in their beloved destinations”, all of which are a short-haul flight away. Taipei, Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul and Osaka…
