Travelers seek sunshine, sightseeing, and hiking adventures in unexpected locales.
Airbnb anticipates exceeding 300 million check-ins worldwide this year. Surprisingly, the June, July, and August bookings searched by guests in the initial quarter of the year may astonish you. Trending destinations reflect areas with the most significant surge in searches compared to the prior year.
Explore the most sought-after destinations around the world
Across four continents, these are the trending international destinations:
Kuta Utara, Bali
Ksamil, Albania
Barcelona, Spain
London, England
Gotland, Sweden
Louisville, Kentucky, US
Rome, Italy
Rouen, France
Marrakesh, Morocco
Grindelwald, Switzerland
Popular domestic destinations for travelers in the United States
US travelers are seeking sun, sand, and even exploring some landlocked states. Here are the trending destinations in the US:
Louisville, Kentucky
Laconia, New Hampshire
Lexington, Kentucky
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Panama City, Florida
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Surf City, New Jersey
Bolivar Peninsula, Texas
Kansas City, Missouri
North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Preferred international destinations for travelers from the United States
US travelers are also eager to explore destinations abroad. Here are the trending search options:
Mykonos, Greece
Niagara Falls, Canada
Interlaken, Switzerland
Amalfi, Italy
Florence, Italy
Bangkok, Thailand
Sorrento, Italy
Toronto, Canada
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Banff, Canada
Discover the most popular Airbnb room destinations.
The top five destinations experiencing the highest growth in bookings of private rooms between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024, compared to the previous year were:
The top five destinations experiencing the highest growth in bookings of private rooms between April 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023, compared to the previous year were:
Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea
Melbourne, Australia
Warsaw, Poland
Sydney, Australia
Florence, Italy
If you’re a host in any of these destinations, here are a few tips to prepare for the busy season. And if you’re not, you can still find inspiration from this data to update your listing.
For instance, if you have a pool, consider showcasing it in your cover photo. If you’re near stunning hiking trails, highlight that in your listing title or description.
The top-booked Airbnb categories internationally between May 2022 and March 2023 were Beach, Amazing Pools, Trending, Iconic Cities, and National Parks, indicating that guests prioritize sun, sights, and hikes. Even if your place isn’t on these lists, you can still leverage this information to emphasize any features of your listing that align with these trends.
No matter where you are in the world, you’re part of a community that offers guests a unique experience found only on Airbnb. In a recent global survey of over 19,000 guests and hosts, more than 60 percent expressed that traveling on Airbnb provided a closer connection to the local culture compared to staying in a hotel or resort.
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