Singaporeans are gearing up for international travel in the first quarter of 2026, with China, Japan, and Malaysia emerging as the top destinations, according to Trip.com. The travel service provider’s data reveals that these countries are popular due to major festive celebrations like Lunar New Year and Hari Raya Puasa, alongside favourable exchange rates. Theme parks such as Shanghai Disney Resort, Universal Studios Japan, and Tokyo DisneySEA are the most booked attractions.
Trip.com General Manager, Edmund Ong, noted, “The first quarter of 2026 brings major festive celebrations such as Lunar New Year and Hari Raya. Boosted by the multiple family-centric holidays and favourable exchange rates, China, Japan and Malaysia have emerged as the top destinations for Singaporean travellers, with theme parks standing out as the most popular attractions.”
Mid-haul flights, covering distances between 2,000 km and 5,000 km, account for 50% of all bookings, highlighting a preference for destinations like Tokyo, Taipei, and Seoul. Short-haul flights make up 32%, whilst long-haul flights constitute 18%.
Bangkok, Tokyo, and Kuala Lumpur are the top city choices for Singaporean travellers. The trend underscores a blend of cultural and leisure interests, with theme parks continuing to captivate visitors. Trip.com offers over 300,000 bookable activities worldwide, enhancing its position as a leading travel platform.
