The Iran war is providing an unexpected boost to secondary city travel in Asia-Pacific
Travel to secondary cities in the Asia-Pacific region is increasing as travelers seek closer destinations due to geopolitical concerns and rising costs. A survey indicates that nearly half of global travelers are reducing their travel plans, with many opting for domestic trips. This shift is expected to benefit lesser-known Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, particularly in China and India.
- ▪Nearly half of global travelers are scaling back their travel plans.
- ▪Around 60% of respondents from China and India plan to travel domestically.
- ▪Destinations like Goa and Xiamen are becoming more popular among local travelers.
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Trips to smaller "secondary cities" across Asia-Pacific are getting a boost this summer as travelers opt for destinations closer to home amid concerns over geopolitical tensions and rising costs.Nearly half of global travelers are scaling back their travel plans, with many choosing domestic trips instead, according to Allianz Partners' Global Travel Confidence Index. The survey of about 11,000 respondents, published in May, found that around 60% of respondents from China and India planned to travel domestically.
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