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Top 10 travel trends in 2016
If you're planning your travels in 2016, here are the top 10 travel trends every savvy Asian traveller needs. – Pic courtesy of Hotels.com, January 8, 2016.Whether you're travelling for business or leisure, get the most out of your travels with the top 10 trends of 2016 for the savvy Asian traveller, according to accommodation booking site Hotels.com.
Mobile hotel booking
With mobile devices becoming such an indispensable part of our lives, it only makes sense that you can book your hotels on them. In the first nine months of 2015, one in three bookings on Hotels.com were made on smartphones.
Value-added services
These days, travellers are constantly asking for more than just hotel bookings. More and more users are requesting for value-added services like visa application discounts, travel insurance, Wi-Fi eggs and even local day tours.
Hotel user reviews
If you're a frequent traveller, you'd be a complete pro at choosing the right hotels by reading reviews. More and more holiday goers are also paying-it-forward by submitting their reviews after a hotel stay, ranking based on things like convenience, service, comfort and cleanliness.
Loyalty programmes
Do you love free products, cash rebates and gift certificates? Then sign up and make use of loyalty programmes to save on travel.
Last minute deals
With today's fast-paced and hectic lifestyle, travelling can sometimes be made on a spur of the moment decision. Many travellers are also happy to make last-minute travel decisions thanks to special discounts on hotels and airfare.
Visiting top travel destinations in 2016
The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will surely be a big boost to Brazil's tourism, drawing travellers from the world over. But closer to home, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Bangkok remain firm favourites for food, shopping and more!
'Bleisure'
Who says you can't work and have fun at the same time? Enjoy the best of both worlds and extend your business trip into leisure travel as the “bleisure” (business and leisure) trend takes hold!
Millennial matters
A generation that is technologically-savvy, socially-connected and more willing to spend will definitely become travellers to look out for. Driven by income growth, millennial travellers will continue to grow.
Increased travel spending
Travellers these days are willing to spend more on their travels. According to the latest World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) World Tourism Barometer, China reported a double-digit growth in outbound travel, benefitting Japan, Thailand, the United States and Europe. Meanwhile, emerging market, India, also reported double-digit growth in tourism expenditure.
Personalised travel experiences
Savvy travellers are taking advantage of every tool available to them to customise their travels to their comfort. For instance, practical tools such as transportation options, walking or driving directions, ways to purchase event tickets and tools for sharing travel experiences available on the
The list of 2016 travel trends was compiled based on analysis of Hotels.com users. – January 8, 2016.
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