Been wanting to satisfy your wanderlust for more than a year now? Hopping on your car for that much-awaited getaway may no longer be out of the question. Airbnb is already seeing surging interest in domestic stays, as Filipinos look forward to traveling following the recent easing of travel restrictions.
According to Airbnb’s Septmeber 2021 guest search data, searches for Airbnb Stays in Zambales spiked by over 100% month-over-month after the government announced that residents of Metro Manila can now travel to areas under more relaxed quarantine levels. In the same period, searches for Airbnb Stays in Batangas and Tagaytay also almost doubled month-over-month.
Beachside and nature destinations, especially locations within driving distance of Metro Manila, remain popular among Filipinos too.
Zambales and Batangas, both popular for their beaches and coves, along with nature-based destinations Tagaytay, Pampanga, and Baguio, are currently the top five trending destinations among Filipino guests on Airbnb.
While Filipino guests on Airbnb are largely searching for Stays with a duration of 1-6 nights, there is a growing trend towards longer domestic getaways of one week and longer, to make up for the past year spent at home. Larger family-friendly Stays are also increasing in popularity, as Filipino guest searches for villas and bed-and-breakfasts spiked by more than 50% month-over-month.
As Filipinos eagerly make their travel plans, Gen Zs and Millennials who make up 68% of Airbnb’s community of new Hosts who came onboard the platform in the first half of this year are looking forward to welcoming fellow Pinoys into their homes.
This is why Airbnb launched on Thursday, Oct. 21, its new #TravelAsJuan campaign that encourages Filipinos to rediscover the Philippines with their loved ones, while celebrating unique stays and hidden gems across the nation.
The #TravelAsJuan campaign also aligns with the Department of Tourism’s 2022 plan to rebuild a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive domestic tourism industry. Airbnb will then work closely with its community of #AirbnbJuanderers, who will shed light on the country’s off-the-beaten-path destinations—from lesser-known beaches to mountainous getaways and farms—as well as tips for safer travel.
The campaign will kickstart by highlighting destinations where intra- and inter-state travel are currently allowed, and expand to cover more destinations as more cities and provinces reopen.
In addition, Airbnb recently announced a partnership with global provider Sherpa, an online tool that provides travelers with real-time travel information on their destinations. Travelers can access information on COVID-19 related requirements including testing, quarantining and social distancing guidelines.
This will help guests plan their trips more effectively as they continue to navigate the ever-changing landscape of COVID-19 regulations.
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Beachside, nature destinations among Filipinos’ top searches in Airbnb amid pandemic
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