Bangkok--4 Aug--Weber Shandwick
Skyscanner, a leading travel search engine, unveiled the top 10 most searched destinations from January to June 2015, with Thailand being the only Asian country to make the list.
1. Spain
2. United States
3. United Kingdom
4. Italy
5. Russia
6. Greece
7. Turkey
8. France
9. Germany
10. Thailand
Thanks to a variety of destinations and activities suitable for various lifestyles and needs, Thailand remains a hot destination all year round for travellers.
Grace Areerat, Marketing Manager, Skyscanner Thailand said, “Our wealth of data indicates that Thailand is an evergreen destination – attracting visitors both locally and internationally with our natural and cultural beauty. As the only Asian country to make the top 10 list is a reflection of the country’s efforts to promote Thailand as a destination to attract locals and foreigners alike to travel to and within Thailand all year round.”
Additionally, Skyscanner’s search data showed that the top three trending cities in Thailand are Bangkok, Phuket, and Koh Samui respectively.
1. Bangkok; the capital city of Thailand, diverse in backgrounds, cultures, nationalities, and beliefs. With a 45% year on year (YoY) increase in searches, Bangkok’s highlights are world class shopping complexes, renowned hospitality, outstanding variety of cuisines and quality dining experiences, nightlife, events and entertainment.
2. Phuket; Thailand’s biggest island located in the Andaman Sea, has some of the country’s most popular beaches, mostly situated along the clear waters of the western shore. With a YoY search increase of 44%, the island is home to many high-end seaside resorts, spas, and restaurants, great outdoor adventurous jungle activities and deep-sea diving, as well as outstanding nightlife.
3. Koh Samui; the gem of Gulf of Thailand, offers world-class international cuisines, luxurious spas and beach bar parties, as well as steaming street-side food stalls beyond the beach. Witnessing a 39% YoY increase in searches, Koh Samui is packed with backpacker shanties plunked down on quiet stretches of sand and secreted Buddhist temples.
For travel enthusiasts who are inspired to travel for the rest of 2015, search for flights, hotels and car hire onwww.skyscanner.co.th for the best price comparisons and deals.