Japan, Thailand and South Korea are among the most visited countries by Filipinos

Japan, Thailand and South Korea are the “ultimate hotspots” for returning Filipino visitors, a digital travel platform said.

According to Mike Hwang, Agoda Country Director for the Philippines, the top three countries are more than just a destination for Filipinos.

“These are experiences that travelers want to relive,” he said.

For 50% of Filipino travelers, ease of travel is the main reason they choose to revisit Japan, Thailand and South Korea, according to the Return Visitor Ranking survey conducted by agoda.

Local cuisine also contributes 47% of these visitor revenues. Convenience of location followed at 34%, and safety and cleanliness at 33%. Finally, 30% has its roots in positive experiences from the past.

Based on data from more than 4,000 participants from 10 different Asian markets, 70% of Filipino tourists revisit their favorite country.

The survey also found that 55% of tourists have revisited their favorite places one to three times in the past ten years, and 10% have returned ten or more times.

“While some make a habit of globetrotting, others enjoy revisiting their favorite destinations,” Mr Hwang added.

Adventures and celebrations were the other top reasons cited by Filipinos who recently booked a trip back to their favorite travel destinations. – Almira Louise S. Martinez