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- Multi-city travel across Asia-Pacific grew 35% year-on-year
- Multi-city travel outpaces single-destination growth by more than 2x
- Southeast Asia sees strong double-digit growth, with Thailand up to 52% YoY
SINGAPORE, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-city travel across Asia-Pacific grew 35% year-on-year this Labour Day period, according to data from Trip.com Group. Several Asia-Pacific markets including Japan, South Korea, parts of Southeast Asia and Mainland China celebrate Labour Day, driving strong cross-border and domestic travel flows across the region.
Over 30% of international trips now span multiple destinations, highlighting a continued shift towards more complex, itinerary-led travel. This shift reflects a growing preference to maximise time and value with multiple destinations within a single trip rather than a single location.
Multi-destination trips become a defining travel pattern
While single-destination travel continues to account for most bookings, growth is increasingly driven by more complex itineraries. Multi-destination bookings are growing at more than twice the pace of single-destination travel, reflecting stronger demand for flexibility and deeper exploration.
Travellers are increasingly structuring trips across multiple cities to maximise both time and value, with popular combinations including:
- Tokyo – Osaka – Kyoto (Japan)
- Seoul – Busan (South Korea)
- Bangkok – Phuket (Thailand)
These itineraries reflect a growing preference for multi-stop journeys that blend urban experiences with leisure destinations.
Southeast Asia sees fast growth in multi-destination travel
Across Southeast Asia, demand for multi-destination travel is rising steadily, with strong growth across key markets of Thailand: 52%, Malaysia: 40%, and Singapore: 17%, according to Trip.com Group data.
Top outbound destinations across Southeast Asian markets include Japan (Tokyo, Osaka), South Korea (Seoul), China (Shanghai, Beijing), Thailand (Bangkok), Indonesia (Bali).
In other parts of Asia such as Hong Kong SAR, multi-destination travel also grew by over 50% year-on-year, highlighting growing preference for more complex itineraries over traditional single-destination trips, particularly in well-connected urban markets.
In Mainland China, domestic travel remains a strong base, while overseas journeys are increasingly shaped by multi-destination itineraries, with over 40% of outbound trips spanning multiple destinations and continuing to grow.
This suggests that travellers in this region are increasingly combining multiple cities within a single trip, supported by strong regional connectivity.
Japan's domestic travel momentum on the rise
Japan is also seeing shifts in domestic travel behaviour, even as outbound demand continues to grow.
In Japan, domestic travel is growing rapidly, indicating rising interest in travelling within the country, accounting for one-quarter of all flight bookings, and to cities such as Tokyo, Sapporo and Okinawa.
Intra-Asia travel dominates Labour Day demand
The Labour Day holiday period continues to be driven by regional travel within Asia-Pacific, with travellers favouring destinations that offer ease of access, diverse experiences, and flexible itineraries.
The Group's data highlights the continued strength of short-haul travel, supported by strong connectivity and shorter flight durations.
More broadly, the way people travel across Asia-Pacific is evolving. Travellers taking a more deliberate approach to how they plan their trips. While cross-border journeys are increasingly shaped by multi-city itineraries, domestic travel remains a strong and steady part of the landscape. Together, these patterns point to a more flexible and value-conscious mindset, as travellers look to make the most of both time and budget.
About Trip.com Group
Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Across its platforms, Trip.com Group helps travellers around the world make informed and cost-effective bookings for travel products and services and enables partners to connect their offerings with users through the aggregation of comprehensive travel-related content and resources, and an advanced transaction platform consisting of apps, websites and 24/7 customer service centres. Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group has become one of the best-known travel groups in the world, with the mission "to pursue the perfect trip for a better world". Find out more about Trip.com Group here: group.trip.com.
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- Multi-city travel across Asia-Pacific grew 35% year-on-year
- Multi-city travel outpaces single-destination growth by more than 2x
- Southeast Asia sees strong double-digit growth, with Thailand up to 52% YoY
SINGAPORE, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-city travel across Asia-Pacific grew 35% year-on-year this Labour Day period, according to data from Trip.com Group. Several Asia-Pacific markets including Japan, South Korea, parts of Southeast Asia and Mainland China celebrate Labour Day, driving strong cross-border and domestic travel flows across the region.
Over 30% of international trips now span multiple destinations, highlighting a continued shift towards more complex, itinerary-led travel. This shift reflects a growing preference to maximise time and value with multiple destinations within a single trip rather than a single location.
Multi-destination trips become a defining travel pattern
While single-destination travel continues to account for most bookings, growth is increasingly driven by more complex itineraries. Multi-destination bookings are growing at more than twice the pace of single-destination travel, reflecting stronger demand for flexibility and deeper exploration.
Travellers are increasingly structuring trips across multiple cities to maximise both time and value, with popular combinations including:
- Tokyo – Osaka – Kyoto (Japan)
- Seoul – Busan (South Korea)
- Bangkok – Phuket (Thailand)
These itineraries reflect a growing preference for multi-stop journeys that blend urban experiences with leisure destinations.
Southeast Asia sees fast growth in multi-destination travel
Across Southeast Asia, demand for multi-destination travel is rising steadily, with strong growth across key markets of Thailand: 52%, Malaysia: 40%, and Singapore: 17%, according to Trip.com Group data.
Top outbound destinations across Southeast Asian markets include Japan (Tokyo, Osaka), South Korea (Seoul), China (Shanghai, Beijing), Thailand (Bangkok), Indonesia (Bali).
In other parts of Asia such as Hong Kong SAR, multi-destination travel also grew by over 50% year-on-year, highlighting growing preference for more complex itineraries over traditional single-destination trips, particularly in well-connected urban markets.
In Mainland China, domestic travel remains a strong base, while overseas journeys are increasingly shaped by multi-destination itineraries, with over 40% of outbound trips spanning multiple destinations and continuing to grow.
This suggests that travellers in this region are increasingly combining multiple cities within a single trip, supported by strong regional connectivity.
Japan's domestic travel momentum on the rise
Japan is also seeing shifts in domestic travel behaviour, even as outbound demand continues to grow.
In Japan, domestic travel is growing rapidly, indicating rising interest in travelling within the country, accounting for one-quarter of all flight bookings, and to cities such as Tokyo, Sapporo and Okinawa.
Intra-Asia travel dominates Labour Day demand
The Labour Day holiday period continues to be driven by regional travel within Asia-Pacific, with travellers favouring destinations that offer ease of access, diverse experiences, and flexible itineraries.
The Group's data highlights the continued strength of short-haul travel, supported by strong connectivity and shorter flight durations.
More broadly, the way people travel across Asia-Pacific is evolving. Travellers taking a more deliberate approach to how they plan their trips. While cross-border journeys are increasingly shaped by multi-city itineraries, domestic travel remains a strong and steady part of the landscape. Together, these patterns point to a more flexible and value-conscious mindset, as travellers look to make the most of both time and budget.
About Trip.com Group
Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Across its platforms, Trip.com Group helps travellers around the world make informed and cost-effective bookings for travel products and services and enables partners to connect their offerings with users through the aggregation of comprehensive travel-related content and resources, and an advanced transaction platform consisting of apps, websites and 24/7 customer service centres. Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group has become one of the best-known travel groups in the world, with the mission "to pursue the perfect trip for a better world". Find out more about Trip.com Group here: group.trip.com.
Follow us on: X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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Multi-Destination Travel Surges Across Asia-Pacific This Labour Day, Trip.com Group Data Shows
Multi-Destination Travel Surges Across Asia-Pacific This Labour Day, Trip.com Group Data Shows
Multi-Destination Travel Surges Across Asia-Pacific This Labour Day, Trip.com Group Data Shows
The insurtech extends its uncapped 10% discount on car insurance and Free Road Tax up to RM90 through the end of May, reinforcing its focus on accessibility and value.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PolicyStreet is doubling down on its consumer segment with the extension of its 10+10 Promo and Free Road Tax campaign, as more Malaysians navigate rising costs of car ownership and seek greater value and flexibility in their insurance choices.
The extension builds on strong traction since its initial launch in January, as more Malaysians become increasingly deliberate about how they manage everyday expenses. Amid ongoing fuel price pressures globally, alongside rising maintenance and household costs, customers are placing greater emphasis on keeping their insurance spend practical and cost-effective.
"For many Malaysians, a car is not a luxury but a necessity. It's how we get to work, support our families, and manage daily responsibilities. With costs rising across the board, we believe insurance shouldn't add to that burden. Extending this campaign is our way of helping to ease that pressure, and making sure essential protection remains within reach," said Wilson Beh, Chief Operating Officer of PolicyStreet.
With the 10+10 Promo, customers who renew their car insurance with PolicyStreet enjoy an uncapped 10% off their base premium after NCD, plus an additional RM10 off at checkout, no promo code required. The promotion runs from 1 to 24 May 2026, with two daily sale windows from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM. For drivers with base premiums of RM1,000 and above, this translates into at least RM100 in savings, with higher premiums unlocking even greater value.
From 25 to 31 May 2026, the campaign shifts to the Free Road Tax with Drive+ Membership offering. Customers who opt in for PolicyStreet's Drive+ Membership can enjoy free road tax capped at RM90, alongside partner benefits including discounts on car battery replacement and trade-ins with Bateriku, courtesy car rental discounts from Chillax2U, and an additional RM20 off their next renewal with PolicyStreet.
For Malaysians looking to unlock even more value, PolicyStreet's Refer-a-Friend programme offers an additional layer of savings. Customers will receive a unique referral code after their purchase, allowing both the referrer and the referred customer to enjoy RM30 TNG eWallet Reload PIN for each successful renewal. With up to five referrals per customer, this adds up to an extra RM150 in rewards on top of the campaign's existing benefits.
Customers can compare quotes across multiple insurers and complete their car insurance and road tax renewal in just minutes at www.policystreet.com.my, with flexible payment options designed to suit different needs. For full terms and conditions, visit www.policystreet.com.my/tnc.
About PolicyStreet Group
PolicyStreet Group is a full-stack insurance technology (insurtech) group of companies providing digital insurance solutions to businesses and consumers across Asia and Australia.
The Group operates through multiple entities across its key markets and business lines, including its insurance distribution, embedded insurance, and reinsurance arms. It partners with over 40 insurance and takaful providers globally to deliver employee benefits and group insurance solutions, insurance aggregation services, and digital infrastructure that simplifies insurance.
PolicyStreet Group is backed by leading venture capital firms Altara Ventures and Gobi Partners, as well as sovereign wealth funds Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Cool Japan Fund. The Group serves over 10 million customers with more than US$10 billion in sum insured. It was featured in the Financial Times and Statista's Top 500 High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2026 list and named "Most Disruptive Insurtech in Malaysia" at the Insurance Asia News (IAN) Country Awards for Excellence 2025.
About PolicyStreet Malaysia
PolicyStreet Malaysia is the PolicyStreet Group's Malaysian subsidiary, providing consumer insurance alongside employee benefits and group insurance solutions.
It is an approved Financial Adviser and Islamic Financial Adviser regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia. As part of the PolicyStreet Group, it leverages the Group's technology capabilities to simplify access to insurance and enhance customer experience.
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PolicyStreet Doubles Down on Consumer Segment, Extends 10+10 Promo Amid Rising Cost Pressures
