Year of the Wood Snake Brings Longer Stays and New Destinations
The Year of the Wood Snake has brought about significant changes in the travel industry. Trip.com Group predicts longer stays and interest in off-the-beaten-path destinations and cruises among Chinese customers. Meanwhile, Google's Gemini 2.0 has introduced new features to speed up flight and hotel searches. In Thailand, the equal marriage law has come into effect, attracting more visitors and boosting tourism revenue.
In Singapore, Indian and Chinese travelers are returning, with Chinese travel rebounding after a challenging period. Sentosa Development Corporation's CEO Thien Kwee Eng and assistant chief executive Michael Ma attended the Lunar New Year celebrations at the newly-renovated W Sentosa. The celebrations featured the words 'spring into prosperity' and an animated image of a snake.
The first three weeks of January 2025 saw rapid changes and upheavals across various fronts. People born in the Year of the Snake are known for their rational, calm, thoughtful, and loyal nature. Taylor Swift, born in the Year of the Snake, significantly contributed to global tourism in 2024.
As the Year of the Wood Snake progresses, the travel industry is expected to see longer stays and a shift towards less conventional destinations and cruises. Thailand's equal marriage law is attracting more visitors, while Singapore welcomes the return of Indian and Chinese travelers. With Google's Gemini 2.0 streamlining searches, travel planning is set to become more efficient.
