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From Tokyo to Rio, here’s where the world will wander in 2024 according to Airbnb

The platform highlights Japan, Brazil’s Carnival, and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

By: Hans Carbonilla - @inquirerdotnet

Inquirer Manila / 03:22 AM December 25, 2023

Airbnb peeks into 2024’s travel trends | Photo by Elina Sazonova/Pexels

Embarking on a trip is an enriching experience that goes beyond mere geography, unfolding a kaleidoscope of diverse cultures, landscapes, and perspectives.

For Filipinos, it’s an opportunity to delve into our culture and heritage, whether by navigating the historic streets of Manila or seeking serenity on Palawan’s beaches, as each destination echoes our identity.

For avid travelers with extensive to-do lists and preferred destinations, Airbnb, a travel and home platform, has shown its 2024 travel predictions, providing a sneak peek into the upcoming year’s trends and guiding our future adventures.

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The trends for 2024 highlight a surge in international travel, with Japan leading the way, presenting Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto as top choices for the next year.

Paris, with its enchanting allure amplified by the upcoming 2024 Olympics, also experiences a spike in numbers, witnessing over a sevenfold increase in searches for the period of Jul. 26 to Aug. 11, 2024.

Across the Atlantic, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil emerges as a top destination, drawing attention for its Carnival, contributing to a notable 136 percent increase in searches for the festival.

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Meanwhile, Melbourne, Australia, also earns a spot on the global list to travel for its “diverse offerings in coffee culture, food, art, theater, and sport.”

As we transition from a lively social calendar to a focus on rest and rejuvenation for the upcoming 2024 holidays, Airbnb’s data also unveils the top booked categories globally.

These include “national parks,” “amazing pools,” “beaches,” “amazing views,” and “iconic cities,” shaping travel trends from Jan. 1 to Sept. 30, 2023, and setting the tone for the entire year ahead.