Trip.com Unveils 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings: New Destinations, Themes&Trends

• Indonesian highlights:Indonesiamaintains its attractiveness as a world-class destination with 35 entries across destinations, stays, restaurants and attractions
• New regional rankings: Trip.Best 2025 introducesEurope100 and Americas 100 rankings for the first time, alongside existing Global 100 andAsia100 rankings.
• New travel themes and features: New attraction themes like"Water Fun"and"Fall Views", plus, a"Destinations for the Months"feature now offers new month-by-month travel picks.

JAKARTA, Indonesia,April 25, 2025/PRNewswire/ --Trip.com, one of the world's leading online travel service providers, has released the 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings, the second edition of the company's annual recommendation list featuring the top 100 destinations, stays, attractions, restaurants and nightlife inAsiaand around the world.

As an AI-powered travel recommendation list on Trip.com, theTrip.Best Global Rankingshelp global travellers choose the best experiences a destination offers. Curated using a blend of AI-driven data analysis, user reviews and human expertise, the rankings feature travel-related establishments that exemplify service quality – delivering consistent service standards, popularity – showing positive search demand and booking volume, reputation – garnering positive user reviews and special features – with unique differentiation and standout qualities on the list.

The 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings featureBaliandJakartaamong the top 100 destinations globally - ranked #10 and #41 respectively - as well as 35 ofIndonesia'sbest loved hotels, restaurants and attractions on the list.

SaidKrishna Arya, General ManagerIndonesia,Trip.com,"We are pleased thatIndonesiaas a destination, as well as its stays and attractions, continue to be well-loved by travellers. Their inclusion into the 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings is a clear indicator ofIndonesia'scontinued attractiveness as a destination of choice inAsiaand around the world."

Elaborating on the Trip.Best list, Arya said,"The 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings continue to set the standard for travel excellence. It leverages hundreds of millions of data points from theTrip.complatform, using genuine customer reviews, year-round sales popularity, consistent quality assurance, and features across hotels, attractions, nightlife, restaurants, and destinations worldwide. The data used is validated by a diverse global audience and the resulting rankings will help travellers curate the best experiences for their travels."

What's New in 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings

This year's edition also unveiled several exciting additions. For the first time, Trip.com has introduced theEurope100andAmericas 100lists to its Trip.Best Global Rankings this year, expanding the regional rankings beyond the established Global andAsia100 lists to celebrate more of the world's best destinations.

Additionally, travellers can explore new seasonal travel recommendations under two new Attractions categories, includingWater Fun- highlighting the most loved water parks, beaches and islands, and Fall Views - showcasing the top spots for autumn foliage vistas.

Luxury Hotels and Family-Friendly Resorts Dominate Global Rankings

In the Stays category, Trip.Best 2025 Global Rankings highlight a worldwide sweep of top accommodation options, fromultra-luxe city hotels to idyllicfamily resorts. Paris retains its reputation for luxury hospitality in theGlobal 100 Luxury Hotels ranking France's legendary Hotel de Crillon,A Rosewood Hotel inParis clinched the No.1 position globally, with other Parisian icons likeLe Bristol Parisand La Réserve Paris appearing in the top five.

New Yorkalso makes its mark, with Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown and The St. Regis New York in the top 10. InTokyo, Aman Tokyo, and inSingapore,RafflesSingapore are notable mentions, continuing the trend of strong Asian hotel brands dominating the upper echelons of luxury rankings.

Baliretains its reputation for luxury hospitality, securing multiple spots in the Global 100Luxury Hotelsranking, including marquee properties such as Amankila (#11), Mandapa  – a Ritz Carlton Reserve (#13), Bvlgari Resort (#14) andRaffles inBali(#39).

Beyond luxury,family-oriented stays and culturally rich hotels are gaining popularity. The 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings highlightAsiaas a leader inkid-friendly resorts, withChina,Japanand theUnited Arab Emiratesstanding out. For example,Chinaboasts Atlantis Sanya, an expansive resort offering waterparks and beach fun for families.Japanfeatures Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, known for its immersive Disney experience that delights visitors of all ages. In theUnited Arab Emirates, Atlantis, The Palm inDubai, offers world-class amenities and an unforgettable family adventure. These resorts cater to the growing demand forfamily-friendly vacations, ensuring fun and comfort for travellers of all ages.

Cultural andScenic hotels also feature prominently – travellers are seeking stays that offer a sense of place, whether it's a ryokan-style retreat in the Japanese Alps or a safari lodge inAfricablending luxury with local flavour.

Notably, the"Instagrammable Hotels" category – accommodations prized for their photogenic appeal – is dominated by stylish design hotels inAsiaandEurope, a nod to social-media-driven travel inspiration. For instance, the fictional"White Lotus"hotels,featured in the hit HBO series, are real-worldluxury resorts, where travellers flock to the featured Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, and San Domenico Palace inItaly.Picture-perfect properties like The Langham and The Orient Jakarta, a Royal Hideaway Hotel have also become destinations for the Instagram era.

Across continents, whether it's avilla inBali or aski chalet inSwitzerland, Trip.Best's 2025 hotel rankings capture a broad trend: travellers increasingly seek memorable experiences and unique themes (luxury, family, scenic, etc.) in their accommodations, not just a place to sleep.

Theme Parks Remain Popular, While New Seasonal Experiences Emerge 

Global travel attractions in 2025 reveal a clear favourite: theme parks.Trip.Best'sGlobal"Best Things to Do" ranking is overwhelmingly topped by world-famous theme parks, especially inAsiaandNorth America. In fact, six of the global top ten attractions are led by crowd-pullers like Walt Disney World Resort in the US, Universal Studios Japan, Shanghai Disney Resort, and more. These mega-parks continue to draw families and thrill-seekers, demonstrating how theme park tourism is a global trend.

Beyond theme parks, cultural attractions likeThe Louvre inParis, The Palace Museum inBeijingand Vatican Museums inVatican Cityremain top contenders, showing the continuing demand for art and heritage experiences.

Meanwhile, there is also more emphasis on seasonal and experiential activities. Whether it's New England's fiery forests orJapan'sgolden temples, leaf-peeping (tourism centred around foliage views) has become a major seasonal pastime.

Fine Dining Restaurants and Local Culinary Hotspots Shape Global Food Travel

No travel experience is complete without great food, andTrip.Best 2025's Global Rankings confirm the importance of culinary travel. This year's lists – spanning Fine Dining, Local Restaurants, and Restaurants for Views& Experiences – celebrate everything from haute cuisine to beloved local eats. In the Global 100 Fine Dining category,Europeleads the charge with restaurants like Arpège inParisand Sketch (Lecture Room& Library) inLondonranked among the top. Other standouts includePer SeinNew YorkandLe Bernardin, as well as DiverXO inMadrid.Tokyo'sSushi Saito andBangkok'sSorn show thatAsia'sculinary scene is gaining ground on the global fine dining stage.

The"Restaurants for Views& Experiences"category also features Korea's andDubai'sskyline restaurants, offering travellers dinner with a view as part of their travel experience. From the top of the Burj Khalifa, to Bicena inSeoul, these serve up memorable experiences that combine atmosphere and culinary artistry.

Acrosslocal cuisines,SingaporeandThailandstand out as afoodie destination with multiple top-ranked spots like Palm Beach Seafood and Jeh O Chula inBangkok. These cities'diverse food scene continues to draw visitors from around the world, cementing their place as rising gastronomic hubs.

For the full 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings, visit the Trip.comwebsite, or tap on the"Top Picks – Trip.Best"icon on the main page of the Trip.com app.

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