Southeast Asia emerges as the top air travel destination among APAC travelers, far outpacing the global average () and highlighting the region’s intra-Asian connectivity and affordability. East Asia and Oceania also attract strong interest, underscoring regional proximity and pent-up demand for travel to countries like Japan, South Korea, and Australia following years of border restrictions. The relatively low preference for Western Europe () reflects long-haul cost sensitivity and shifting priorities post-pandemic, where nearby getaways and culturally familiar destinations take precedence.
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