AUSTRALIA, January 19, 2022 – Today, Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, announced the first of its highly anticipated, annual community-powered Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2022: the Best of the Best Destinations. If 2021 was the year travellers dipped their toes in the water with smaller getaways and outdoors trips, 2022 is shaping up to be the year we return to travel in a big way. Despite new variant surges, data shows that the desire to travel remains stronger than ever. In fact, 72% of Australians in a recent Tripadvisor sponsored survey say they are likely to travel for leisure in 2022. Just as travellers are ramping up on their plans for the year, the 2022 Travellers’ Choice list is here to identify the best places to go.
“As the world returns to travel, trips will look different than before. New destinations, new experiences, and new priorities will take center stage. Three-quarters (74%) of Australians say that it’s important they ‘see new places’ when thinking about their future travel plans,” said Sarah Mathews, Group Head of Media Partnerships APAC at Tripadvisor. “Our goal is to help guide travellers to discover the best trips for them. Whether they’re outdoor enthusiasts, food lovers or sun seekers, the 2022 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for Destinations have carefully curated subcategories that are sure to inspire their next big trip.”
See the winners across all subcategories here: tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Destinations.
What’s hot for 2022?
In addition to Tripadvisor’s typical Popular and Trending Destinations lists, this year the Awards include the Best of the Best Destinations for Food Lovers, Outdoor Enthusiasts, Skiers, City Lovers and Sun Seekers, offering inspiration for every type of traveller.
On Tripadvisor’s hallmark Popular Destinations list, highlighting the highest-rated and most loved spots around the globe, Dubai has officially dethroned perennial icons like London, Paris and Rome for the crown of the Most Popular Destination in the world for 2022. In the South Pacific, Queenstown is No. 1 for travellers this year, rising from second place in 2021. Aussie destinations like Gold Coast, Hobart, Sydney, Port Douglas, Cairns and Melbourne came in fourth to ninth place this year.
Top 10 Popular Destinations in the South Pacific for 2022
Don’t miss: Sunrise Balloons
Don’t miss: Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour, Lunch at Bloody Mary's & Eco Shark / Ray Snorkel Cruise
Don’t miss: Nature Day Tour - The Wicked West Tour
Don’t miss: Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride
Don’t miss: Southwest Tasmania Wilderness Experience
Don’t miss: Opera Performance at the Sydney Opera House
Don’t miss: Great Barrier Reef Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise from Port Douglas
Don’t miss: Foaming Fury
Don’t miss: Yarra Valley Wine and Winery Tour from Melbourne
Don’t miss: Rotorua Māori Hāngi Dinner and Performance
The Tripadvisor community’s new favourite place to travel: Trending Destinations are locations around the world seeing the greatest year-over-year growth in reviews and ratings on Tripadvisor – including everywhere from dreamy beaches to places full of architectural wonders. Majorca, Spain is the No. 1 Trending Destination in the world for 2022. This gorgeous island is becoming more than a spring break hot spot. With picturesque seaside coves, children’s beaches and grandiose Moorish architecture, younger crowds and families alike are setting their sights on Majorca. And with the neighbouring island of Ibiza ranking at No. 6, it looks like Spain is the place to be this year!
The Best of the Best Destinations for you
Outdoor Enthusiasts: Arenal Volcano National Park in Costa Rica is the Best of the Best Destination for Outdoor Enthusiasts in the world for 2022. Representing Australia, Freycinet made it to the world list again at No. 18. Known as the “jewel of Tasmania’s coastline”, the land’s scenic beauty showcases warm white beaches, deep azure waters, and the rosy pink hue of the Hazards mountain range. Another Australian winner is the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park at No. 24. One of the natural wonders of the world, Uluru is a massive dome of red sandstone that seems to rise directly from the desert landscape.
Check out the full list of Outdoor Enthusiasts favourite national parks: tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Destinations-cOutdoors.
Food Lovers: Rome takes the top spot for the Best of the Best Destinations for Food Lovers, whetting the appetites of travellers from around the globe with its authentic pasta dishes and can’t-miss gelato. Check out the full list of travellers’ favourite places to visit for the food: tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Destinations-cFood.
Skiers: Zermatt, Switzerland has been crowned the No. 1 Best of the Best Destination for Skiers in the world in this inaugural list. Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is travellers’ favourite ski area in the town, described as an “Alpine paradise.” Check out the full list of skiers’ favourite destinations: tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Destinations-cSki.
City Lovers: If you’re looking for a “Bright Lights, Big City” kind of vibe, you can’t miss Dubai, the No. 1 Best of the Best Destination for City Lovers. Known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene, Dubai is the ultimate destination for city lovers. Check out the full list of travellers' favourite big cities: tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Destinations-cCity.
Sun Seekers: Paradise looks different for everybody. But these sunny destinations are as close to the real deal as you can get. Cancun is the No. 1 Best of the Best Destination for Sun Seekers in the world for 2022. For the many of us in need of a true relaxing vacation, the white sand and neon blue waters of Cancun are travellers’ favourite place to enjoy fun in the sun. Check out the full list of sun seekers' favourite destinations, from beautiful beaches to Red Rocks: tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Destinations-cSun.
To see all the 2022 Travellers’ Choice Destinations winners, across all subcategories, visit tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Destinations.
Methodology
The Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations Awards honor travelers’ favorite destinations worldwide based on the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings specific to each award subcategory from travelers on Tripadvisor for accommodations, restaurants, and things to do in destinations worldwide over the 12-month period between November 1, 2020 and October 31, 2021.
About Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform*, helps hundreds of millions of people each month** become better travelers, from planning to booking to taking a trip. Travelers across the globe use the Tripadvisor site and app to discover where to stay, what to do and where to eat based on guidance from those who have been there before. With more than 988 million reviews and opinions of nearly 8 million businesses, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at delicious restaurants and discover great places nearby. As a travel guidance company available in 43 markets and 22 languages, Tripadvisor makes planning easy no matter the trip type.
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** Source: Tripadvisor internal log files
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