Top Asia destination management company DTH Travel (formerly Diethelm Travel), reported significant sales growth in the first half of 2024.
This year’s sales have already exceeding 100% of the total figure in 2023.
The company is on track to far surpass any other year crediting it to their rebrand in November 2023.
DTH Travel’s top-selling destinations such as Thailand and the Philippines are performing very well, with sales figures already over 90% (of 2023).
Meanwhile, countries such as Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka have already exceeded their total 2023 sales figures indicating a growing demand for ‘secondary’ Asian destinations.
DTH Travel noted several other booking trends for 2024.
Top best selling Asia tour types has been authentic experiences centred around community based tourism.
There is a general increase in length of stay and spend, with agents booking more high-end accommodation.
Luxury and slow travel itineraries are in high demand such as long Asia tours in the Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam and more add-ons.
There has been a shift in accommodation types, with agents upgrading hotels, rooms, amenities, and excursions.
DTH Travel attributes the sales growth this year to travellers’ increasing demand for tailor-made, authentic travel experiences.
“DTH Travel’s authentic travel products have been very well received across our key destinations this year,” said Stephan Roemer, CEO – DTH Travel
“We have seen very positive interest and they are playing a key role in driving such strong sales growth.”
