Each year I heard of my colleagues (especially girls) travel around the world, such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, or Singapore. What make them travel (other than cheap air ticket during MATTA fair)? Here are some finding by WOTIF.COM on Malaysian travellers:

• Internet is the most popular place to search for travel information
• < 60% don’t cut cost on accommodation
• 54% like to explore new destinations
• Those with children tend to be less flexible and more likely return to the same location :(
• 96% are social travelers (travel with partner, friends, or family).
• 4% who travel alone prefer to do so due to ability to be independent and meet new people.

Surprisingly, I have a friend who falls under 4% who travel alone. She travels to Bangkok alone not once, but many times just to enjoy the scenaries there.  Perhaps myself also fall under this 4% if I have the budget to travel…

• Top 3 factors making Malaysians to travel are:
  • Stunning scenery (60%)
  • Being unspoilt or uncrowded (24%)
  • Great food
• Penang is one of the most stylish local destinations.
• Japan is No. 1 in the travel wish list by Malaysians. Hmm.. sushi

[Malaysian travel style (PDF)]

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