It’s clear that 2024 is shaping up to be the year of globetrotting – with many exciting international destinations appearing in the list of trending destinations.
With 2024 incoming, world travellers have set their sights on Melbourne, marking it as the leading Australian city to explore in the coming year.
Airbnb’s latest data, unveiling the 24 global trending destinations for 2024, places Melbourne alongside international heavyweights such as Paris, Tokyo, and Rio de Janeiro.
Top Global Destinations
Indianapolis, Indiana
Warsaw, Poland
Osaka, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Marrakesh, Morocco
Salvador, Brazil
Paris, France
Dusseldorf, Germany
Puerto del Carmen, Canary Islands, Spain
Melbourne, Australia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Lille, France
Stockholm, Sweden
Tokyo, Japan
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
Milan, Italy
Rome, Italy
Maceió, Brazil
Dallas, Texas
Mexico City, Mexico
Colorado Springs, United States
Nassau, The Bahamas
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While the list isn’t ranked, Melbourne stands out as the sole Australian representative, celebrated for its vibrant blend of coffee culture, culinary delights, artistic expression, theatrical prowess, and sporting fervour. The accolade reflects the city’s international appeal and positions it as a must-visit destination for global adventurers.
In the realm of accommodation, Melbourne offers a diverse array of options, catering to various budgets. Unlike some other major cities, Melbourne provides a more extensive selection of affordable lodging, making it an appealing choice for a broad spectrum of travellers.
The recognition follows Melbourne’s earlier triumph as the fourth-best city in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Travel + Leisure in 2023. Additionally, it secured the title of the world’s friendliest city in 2022, further solidifying its position on the global tourism map. Melbourne’s status as a dream destination for domestic holidays is also reinforced by Roy Morgan research, underlining its popularity among Australians.
While other Australian cities didn’t make the cut in Airbnb’s list of 24 global trending destinations for 2024, domestic travellers expressed interest in locations like Rockhampton in Queensland, North Adelaide in South Australia, and Parramatta in New South Wales.
Internationally, Japanese destinations, including Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo’s Shibuya, captured the imagination of Australian travellers, showcasing a keen interest in exploring the Land of the Rising Sun.
Alongside the 2024 predictions, Airbnb has launched ‘Guest Favorites’, a collection of the 2 million most-loved homes on Airbnb based on ratings, reviews, and reliability. Guest Favorites have excellent reviews and are rated above 4.9 stars on average. These homes also receive high marks for ease of check-in, cleanliness, listing accuracy, Host communication, location, and value.
Explore Airbnb’s 2024 travel predictions further here.
