Domestic travel is leading the rebound in the industry, as the Philippines remained the top destination among Filipinos, based on Airbnb data for 2022.
Meanwhile, for international travelers coming to the Philippines, Manila was the top local destination, followed by Cebu City, Malay, and El Nido. International guests most commonly came from the United States, followed by Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Korea.revenge travel trend Following years of travel restrictions, about a third of Filipinos said they now look forward to traveling more frequently within Southeast Asia, according to a recent YouGov survey commissioned by Airbnb. More than 40% also said they were willing to spend more on traveling in the region.
Filipinos surveyed also said that the strongest appeal of local destinations for international travelers was “hospitable locals willing to make guests feel welcome and point out hidden gems.”