{"id":1528,"date":"2021-03-20T18:02:57","date_gmt":"2021-03-20T11:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bangkokagenda.com\/?p=1528"},"modified":"2021-03-20T18:02:57","modified_gmt":"2021-03-20T11:02:57","slug":"meaningful-vacations-with-family-and-friends-to-define-thai-domestic-travel-in-2021-airbnb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bangkokagenda.com\/?p=1528","title":{"rendered":"Meaningful vacations with family and friends to define Thai domestic travel in 2021: Airbnb\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Meaningful vacations with family and friends to define Thai domestic travel in 2021: Airbnb\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thais are seeking quick domestic getaways and nature retreats after the pandemic\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordability, personal touches and health and safety are top considerations when selecting travel destinations and accommodation\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1529\" src=\"http:\/\/bangkokagenda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Baan-Klang-Suan_m.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bangkokagenda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Baan-Klang-Suan_m.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bangkokagenda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Baan-Klang-Suan_m-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bangkokagenda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Baan-Klang-Suan_m-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Bangkok, Thailand, 17 March 2021 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Thais want to reconnect with family and friends, enjoy short getaways, and seek affordable and safe travel in places close to nature this 2021, according to Airbnb\u2019s Meaningful Travel Trends Survey 2021 with global data analytics firm YouGov. The survey aims to explore the travel preferences and behaviors of Thais this 2021 amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.*<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><b>Travel with immediate family emerged as the #1 reason for domestic travel amongst Thais.<\/b> The pandemic appears to have strengthened the ties of families, with 68% of all respondents saying they felt more connected with their families while staying at home, and less connected to their friends. This was reflected in their choice of travel companions, with almost half (47%) saying they plan to travel with immediate family for their first trip, followed by couple vacations, solo vacations and then group vacations with friends.<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1534\" src=\"http:\/\/bangkokagenda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Airbnb-\u0e40\u0e1c\u0e22\u0e40\u0e17\u0e23\u0e19\u0e14\u0e4c\u0e17\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e40\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e27\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e04\u0e19\u0e44\u0e17\u0e22\u0e1b\u0e3564-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"670\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bangkokagenda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Airbnb-\u0e40\u0e1c\u0e22\u0e40\u0e17\u0e23\u0e19\u0e14\u0e4c\u0e17\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e40\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e27\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e04\u0e19\u0e44\u0e17\u0e22\u0e1b\u0e3564-.jpg 670w, https:\/\/bangkokagenda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Airbnb-\u0e40\u0e1c\u0e22\u0e40\u0e17\u0e23\u0e19\u0e14\u0e4c\u0e17\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e40\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e27\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e04\u0e19\u0e44\u0e17\u0e22\u0e1b\u0e3564--600x354.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Thais are also seeking affordable and safe travel options that make them feel at home. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respondents ranked <\/span><b>affordability as the top consideration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that will shape their choice of travel destinations and accommodations this year. Promotions and discounts on accommodation were key, as well as reasonable travel fares. <\/span><b>Accommodation that provide personal touches and a sense of feeling at home<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> came in a close second, followed by <\/span><b>health and safety considerations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (COVID-19 situation on ground, local health and safety protocols etc.). The majority of respondents are willing to spend <\/span><b>THB5,000-15,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on travel this year, with respondents aged 55+ comprising the largest group willing to spend more than THB50,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Quick getaways and nature retreats are likely to gain traction this year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When polled about the ideal duration for their next domestic trip, 74% of respondents indicated they were keen to travel between 1-3 nights. They also sought domestic destinations that were close to nature, and with good weather. <\/span><b>Sustainable travel is another priority<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with 73% saying they often consider the environment and sustainability when choosing destinations and accommodations.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1533\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1533\" style=\"width: 567px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1533\" src=\"http:\/\/bangkokagenda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Amanpreet-Bajaj-General-Manager-India-SEA-HK-and-TW-Airbnb_h-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"567\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1533\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amanpreet Bajaj, General Manager, India, SEA, HK and TW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c2021 will see a shift toward more meaningful and purposeful travel as the pandemic continues to limit mass travel. We believe that Thais\u2019 strong desire to connect with their loved ones in affordable, family-friendly destinations <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will serve as a driving force for domestic tourism recovery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially with key travel moments like Songkran on the horizon. Travel is resilient and will bounce back, and we are dedicated to supporting Thailand\u2019s domestic and international tourism recovery in the long term,\u201d said <\/span><b>Amanpreet Bajaj, General Manager for India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Airbnb<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airbnb has long been committed to supporting efforts to drive tourism recovery in Thailand and to being a good partner to local communities and stakeholders, as a platform which offers unique and affordable Stays and Experiences. It also remains focused on supporting the local community, empowering them to earn additional income through hosting on the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1531\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1531\" style=\"width: 529px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1531\" src=\"http:\/\/bangkokagenda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e1f\u0e19\u0e39\u0e23\u0e2d.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"529\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bangkokagenda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e1f\u0e19\u0e39\u0e23\u0e2d.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/bangkokagenda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e1f\u0e19\u0e39\u0e23\u0e2d-450x600.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Nooror<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As travel began to resume, Airbnb launched <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/d\/travelangpao\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luck, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0e1e\u0e31\u0e01,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Joy: Win your Dream Travel Ang Pao with Airbnb<\/span> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to bring some festive joy and keep the travel inspiration going. To celebrate International Women\u2019s Day, Airbnb also launched two new Experiences hosted by leading women chefs in Thailand: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/users\/show\/390761112\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chef Gai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Thananya Kaikaew), founder and owner of popular dessert cafe Brioche from heaven, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/users\/show\/351524430\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chef Nooror<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Nooror Somany Steppe), founder and owner of heritage Thai fine dining restaurant Blue Elephant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last year, an Oxford Economics report, titled <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Economic Impact of Airbnb in Thailand<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, found that Airbnb was a valuable pillar of the local economy in 2019, contributing THB43.7 billion to Thailand\u2019s gross domestic product (GDP) and supporting over 113,300 local jobs in Thailand alone. The report highlighted how Airbnb can play a key role to rejuvenate Thai tourism, support local communities and create tens of thousands of local jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">* Airbnb and YouGov surveyed a total of 2037 Thais between 4-8 February 2021.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meaningful vacations with family and friends to de 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