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In Graphic Detail: PH Travelers

September 11, 2023

Source: Grab SEA Travel Insights 2023

Travel bug is back

✈️ The latest SEA Travel Insights Report from Grab revealed that 7 out of 10 Filipinos plan to travel abroad at least once in the next 12 months. Of this, 82% intend to have more than two trips.

✈️ Filipinos are eager to travel with their loved ones, with 66% of 2,000 respondents saying they prefer to travel with their families and relatives and 38% keen on traveling with their close friends.

✈️ A majority of respondents (59%) said they typically plan international trips that take three hours or less at least one to three months in advance. This includes designing an itinerary, selecting hotels, applying for visas, and finalizing other travel essentials.

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