House, March 25- The Prime Minister is pleased that Bangkok has been ranked in the world's top 5 most popular tourist destinations for 2023 by Airbnb, reflecting Thailand's popularity as a major tourism destination.
Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense We are delighted that Bangkok has been ranked in the top 5 of the world's most popular tourist destinations for 2023 by Airbnb, the most popular accommodation booking platform for travelers around the world. Based on the search for accommodation between the 1st-3rd quarter of 2022 to check-in in 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, reflecting the strong recovery of the Thai tourism industry.
A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said Airbnb shared information that travelers from all over the world are excited to experience Thailand's stunning natural landscapes. cultural heritage local food World-class service and warm hospitality which makes Bangkok Ranked No. 5 in the world's most popular travel destinations for 2023, Bangkok was the most booked destination in Thailand on Airbnb in 2022, followed by Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui. Traveling on Airbnb from the United States This was followed by the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific countries including South Korea, Australia and China.
In addition, Airbnb further disclosed that Thailand's Songkran Festival will see a significant recovery in inbound tourism as travelers search for accommodation during the Songkran Festival increased by more than 310% from the same period last year. In Thailand, Bangkok remains the most searched destination followed by Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Krabi and Phuket. It was found that tourists from Australia came first, followed by the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Singapore, South Korea, China and Malaysia, as well as more than 20% of tourists from China. Has also searched for accommodation in Thailand for spring travel from April to May 2023, in line with the data report of Economics, Tourism and Sports Division Ministry of Tourism and Sports revealed that Foreign tourists who entered Thailand in January 2023 were 2,144,
“The Prime Minister is delighted with the ranking results. This reflects the cooperation of all sectors that together restore the tourism industry. Including a number that represents popularity. Passion for traveling in Thailand which has activities And a variety of styles according to each season, delicious food, friendly people, affordable prices, ”said Mr. Anucha.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency