Airbnb knows that people – regardless of where they’re from, how old they are and how many are in their group – increasingly want to live like locals and have authentic experiences when they travel. The recent Airbnb’s APAC Travel survey showed that Thais enjoy trying local food and drinks (66 per cent), reconnecting with family and friends (64 per cent), and immersing themselves in local culture (53 per cent). The survey further showed that amongst Thais, family travellers (46 per cent) are much more likely to cook in their Airbnb listing compared to 21 per cent of solo travelers. “I’m passionate about food and the role it plays in Thai culture, as well as its power to bring people together, no matter where they’re from. Beyond his culinary prowess but his thirst for adventure and the ability to allow people to connect and have a shared experience over a local Thai meal,” said Robin Kwok, Airbnb’s country manager for Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Source: The Nation Bangkok October 11, 2017 03:33 UTC