Bangkok has been ranked fifth in Airbnb’s list of top trending global travel destinations for 2022, with searches for the annual Songkran festival rising by 310% year on year. The surge in searches signals a strong recovery for tourism in Thailand, with over 2.14 million foreign tourists arriving in the country in January, a 1,500% surge from the same month last year. Group travel on Airbnb in Thailand surged over 300% year on year in 2022, as more people travel to reconnect with loved ones. Family travel on the platform increased by 60% in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels, with more families booking Airbnb stays for their value and space. The average length of stay for those who use the platform was five nights in 2022, with long-term stays of over 28 days more than tripling from 2021. Airbnb is working closely with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to increase long-term stays in Thailand, and launched a “Live and Work Anywhere” digital guide in January to increase the number of digital nomads in Thailand.