Australians’ love for one Asian country has been made clear with a whopping eight out of the top 10 international destinations Aussies are searching for most on Airbnb being in Japan.
Data from the accommodation platform obtained exclusively by news.com.au shows from January 1 to September 15 Australian users were searching Japanese destinations the most for stays in November and December this year.
Australians are searching for Airbnb accommodation in Tokyo for November and December more than any other international destination. Picture: Philip Fong / AFP “With 8 out of 10 international travellers searching for holidays in Japan, it shows that not only do holiday-makers want to explore various regions within the country, but also that for those who are going skiing in Japan, the flight time, cost and comparable time zone for Aussie travellers are all ticking boxes.”In April this year Japan removed all its Covid-related travel requirements for tourists, including the need for Covid testing and vaccination certificates.
Ballarat in regional Victoria is the eighth most searched Australian destination on Airbnb for stays coming up to the new year. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Sarah Matray“The economic benefits are being shared across more destinations like in areas such as Ballarat, enabling a valuable economic contribution to rural and regional areas,” she said.
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