Most Popular Raya Destinations for Malaysians
· Bangkok beats KL and Langkawi as the most popular Raya destination for Malaysian travellers this year
· Penang is the most popular domestic Raya destination this year
· Malaysians are heading overseas for Raya, with New York listed among the Top 10 destinations for the first time and Tokyo rising in popularity
KUALA LUMPUR – Tom Yam prevails over Rendang this year, as Bangkok emerges as the most popular Hari Raya destination this year according to the latest data from Hotels.com™.
Bangkok’s popularity puts the Thai capital above popular domestic getaway destinations such as Langkawi, Penang and Melaka. Bangkok, the number one destination for Malaysian travellers according to Hotels.com™’s latest Hotels Price Index (HPI), has long been a popular getaway destination for Malaysian families for its affordable shopping, wide variety of halal cuisines and great entertainment options.
“We are seeing a growing number of Malaysians who seek a different experience during the Hari Raya holiday period. Many Malaysians take the advantage of the long Hari Raya weekend to embark on a family Raya getaway in destinations such as Bangkok, Penang and even New York”, said Jessica Chuang, Regional Director for Greater China, Southeast Asia & India for the Hotels.com Brand.
Most popular Hari Raya destinations for Malaysian travellers in 2018*, domestic and overseas:
Rank
|
2018
|
2017
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1
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Bangkok
|
Bangkok
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2
|
Penang
|
Langkawi
|
3
|
Kuala Lumpur
|
Penang
|
4
|
Langkawi
|
Melaka
|
5
|
Melaka
|
Port Dickson
|
6
|
Singapore
|
Kuala Lumpur
|
7
|
Ipoh
|
Singapore
|
8
|
Port Dickson
|
Hat Yai
|
9
|
New York
|
Ipoh
|
10
|
Tanah Rata
|
London
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