According to information that was supplied by Agoda, which is a supplier of hotel bookings, from February 2022 to the beginning of May 2022, the most popular vacation spot was at the top of the hit list of search inquiries.
In Indonesia, the most popular travel destination was Bali, while Thailand and the Philippines topped the list of most popular travel destinations in Southeast Asia.
The internet travel platform is one of the most popular ones, and the figures that it provides lend credence to the assertion made by the Indonesian government that the island is always accessible to visitors.
Additionally, the platform was able to disclose who has future travel plans that include a stop in Bali. In the following weeks and months, the island of Gods will see an influx of visitors from countries like Australia, the United States, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and South Korea as online inquiries translate into actual reservations.
According to Agoda, the number of people looking for hotels and other places to stay in Bali increased the greatest in Australia, where there was an increase of 220 percent, followed by Singapore, where there was an increase of 200 percent.
In an interview, Gede Gundewan, Senior Director of Agoda Indonesia, said that the island of Bali’s pristine beaches, distinct culture, and endearing allure continue to entice tourists to return.
“Whether visitors are a half-day flight away or just a couple of hours to the island, many still consider Bali as a paradise vacation destination and look to get back there as soon as they are able to,” he added. “Many still consider Bali as a paradise vacation destination and look to get back there as soon as they are able.”
Agoda also provides an intriguing look into the preferences of those traveling internationally.
The tranquility and verdant landscape of Ubud (ranked #2) and the opulent watersports resort of Nusa Dua (ranked #4) were both high on travelers’ lists of desirable locations to stay in Bali. Travelers picked the popular Kuta area as the best place to stay overall (#1), followed by Seminyak (#3).
Last but not least, the new Border and Quarantine Policy that went into effect on April 6 allows visitors to Indonesia who have received all of their recommended vaccinations to enter the country without first having to go through a period of quarantine.
Those individuals who can offer a vaccination certificate do not need to provide a negative PCR test result that was obtained within the previous 48 hours before to departure. This condition was deleted.
Evidence of health insurance that covers COVID-19 medical services is still required of visitors traveling from other countries.
