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5/22/25, 11:59 AM Kuwait Summer Travel Shifts To Europe And Asia, Says Wego

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May 19, 2025 11:28 AM GST
Kuwait sum mer travel shifts to Europe and Asia, says
Wego
The trend comes as the 2025 summer travel season aligns with Eid al-Adha, giving residents an extended
window for outbound travel
By Mark Dowdall
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Kuwaiti residents are planning longer, more affordable international trips this summer,
with rising interest in both European and Asian desti nations, according to new insights
from travel platform Wego.
The trend come s as the 2025 summer travel season aligns with Eid al-Adha, giving
residents an extended window for outbound travel.

Europe remai ns a top draw
Wego’s latest platform data reveals a shift toward value - driven, family-focused travel—
especially to destinations known for budget-friendly opti ons.

European cities continue to attract Kuwaiti travellers, with Munich and London topping
the mo st searched destinations on Wego.
Milan saw the biggest year- on-year growth , with a 66 . 34% surge in interest , followed by
Paris at 40.17% . Tbilisi and Vienna also posted gains, up 19.92 % and 8 . 34% respectively.
Popular Asian destinat ions?
Asian destinations are also seeing a spike in interest . Kuala Lumpur experienced a
28 . 24% incr ease in searches, appealing to families with its mix of modern attractions
and accessible prices.
Jakar ta grew by 22 .66% , par ticu larly among solo travellers, while Bangkok’s interest rose
12 .98% thanks to strong value offerings on accommodati on and food.
Manila, Cochin, Dhaka, and Colombo also featured prominently in Wego search data,
mu ch of it driven by expats planning reunions during the school holidays.

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