Global travellers pick Bangkok, Singapore and Bali as favourite Asian destinations


The city of Bangkok ranks high in many categories in Smart Travel Asia’s ‘Best In Travel’ poll. — Pixabay

Which destinations in Asia are the favourites among global travellers this year? According to a poll run by the region’s first online magazine, Thailand, Indonesia (specifically, Bali) and Singapore.

Smart Travel Asia, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, recently released the results of its “Best In Travel” poll, conducted throughout last month. This annual reader polls have run since 2005 – with a four-year hiatus (2019-2022) – covering airlines, airports, destinations and hotels.

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