As the year comes to a close, many of us are getting caught up in the holiday spirit in anticipation of the holiday season – and we don't blame you one bit. If you haven't yet planned an end-of-year getaway, you're probably one of the many Singaporeans who are considering planning trips to the various public holidays in 2025 – four of which are long weekends. And if you're still not sure where to visit for your next trip, you might want to consider some of the most promising vacation destinations for Singaporeans in 2025.
Travel company Skyscanner has just released its 2025 travel trends report, and you might be surprised at the places Singaporeans have their eyes on. Turns out it's not Tokyo or Osaka for once (although cheap Air Japan And Fishing Aviation the flights make it very tempting).
Instead, the most popular appear to be in China, with Lijiang, Yunnan, leading the pack, closely followed by Chongqing (No. 3) and Hangzhou (No. 7). Thessaloniki, Greece, comes in second and Okinawa – the only Japanese destination on the list – in fifth.
Most popular travel destinations for Singaporeans in 2025:
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Lijiang, China
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Thessaloniki, Greece
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Chongqing, China
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Tromso, Norway
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Okinawa, Japan
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Rovaniemi, Finland
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Hangzhou, China
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Daegu, South Korea
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Paro, Bhutan
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Innsbruck, Austria
Note that these results are based on an increase in flight searches over six months in 2024, compared to the same period in 2023 – which does not necessarily equate to actual bookings made. However, the fact that there was up to a 410 percent increase in searches for these locations indicates some level of interest.
2025 Travel Trends for Singapore Travelers
As part of the same report, Skyscanner reveals that some of the upcoming holiday trends for Singaporeans in 2025 include trips for a much-needed “reset”, where 77% believe overseas travel is essential to well-being. be mental.
Interestingly, almost 60% of Singapore travelers want to go to the locations featured in the video games they play.
And if you're looking to escape the crowds, you might want to skip sakura season in favor of a quieter time of year, as 65 percent of those surveyed plan to travel specifically to view the cherry blossoms. Autumn is also a very popular time.
According to Skyscanner, some of the most important factors for Singaporeans in choosing a holiday destination include food (75%), attractions (65%) and weather (62%), shopping and food tasting locals being among the most popular. activities. And while travelers from Singapore like to look for budget flight options, a significant majority are still looking to travel at the same frequency, if not more, in 2025 compared to 2024, despite the economic landscape.
View the full Skyscanner Singapore report at Singapore travel trends for 2025.
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