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SINGAPORE – September 03, 2026 -- Travelers are increasingly building vacations around physical activity, with Trip.com Group reporting a nearly 40% increase in active travel booking GMV over the past year.

Bookings for active experiences are doubling in several markets

South Korea saw bookings rise 150%, Singapore climbed 104%, and Thailand more than tripled with 200% growth. Germany posted the sharpest European increase at over 600%, while the United Kingdom grew by more than 100%.

Singapore – September 03, 2026 -- Trip.com Group has reported a nearly 40% increase in booking value for active travel over the past year, as more travelers plan trips around sports and physical activity rather than sightseeing alone.

Searches for active experiences jumped 30% year on year

Singapore led search growth at 80%, followed by Malaysia at 65% and the United Kingdom at 50%. France, Italy, Germany and Spain all posted triple-digit growth in searches for active sports experiences.