Global hospitality company Airbnb recently launched its very first Airbnb Travel Guide to the Philippines. With domestic tourism on the rebound and the country reopening its borders to both international visitors and balikbayans, the Airbnb Travel Guide 2022: The Philippines aims to inspire travelers to rediscover the country in style.
“The Philippines has officially reopened to the world and we are seeing a promising rebound in both domestic and international travel, buoyed by the surge in overseas travelers keen to visit their loved ones and enjoy the wonders of the country,” shares Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb’s General Manager for India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. “Our inaugural Airbnb Travel Guide 2022: Philippines aims to provide a source of travel inspiration and stir in people a desire to travel to and around the Philippines, and to explore new destinations safely and responsibly.”
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The new travel guide showcases the hottest and most underrated destinations to visit, and off-the-beaten-path hidden gems unfamiliar even to most locals. It also shines a spotlight on thrilling activities, unique delicacies and the most extraordinary Airbnb stays across the country.
Here’s a quick look at some of Airbnb’s top recommendations from Airbnb Travel Guide 2022: The Philippines:
Airbnb’s Top 5 Hottest, Most Underrated Destinations
- Sorsogon
- Catanduanes
- Siquijor
- Biliran
- Zamboanga Peninsula
Top 5 Extraordinary Airbnb Stays
- a rustic treehouse by the riverside in Balamban, Cebu,
- a vintage airstream suite on top of a hill in Calaca, Batangas
Top Must-Try Travel Activities
- Zipline over seven waterfalls in North Cotabato
- Pinoy-style go-kart ride down the hills of Valencia, Negros Oriental
Top 5 Fantastical Treats for the Tastebuds
- betute tugak (deep fried stuffed frog)
- tuslob-buwa (mix of pig’s brain and liver simmered in a series of aromatics and spices)
Top Airbnb Travel Tips
- make health and safety your top priority
- go local so the community can benefit from your travels
- Bring small bills and check out smaller neighbourhood shops run by local artisans
- follow the Philippines Department of Health’s public health standards
For Airbnb’s full travel guide, visit https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-travel-guide-2022-the-philippines.