Survey: 71% of HK travellers consider booking an all-inclusive hotel

A majority (70%) of Hong Kong travellers have previously stayed at an all-inclusive hotel, and 71% are considering booking such accommodations in 2025, an Expedia survey finds. 

Online travel agency Expedia's Unpack ’25 survey reveals the outlook for motivation and possible destinations for travellers next year. The study, conducted by OnePoll, surveyed among 25,000 respondents across 19 countries, among adults who have travelled for leisure or plan to in the next three years.

According to the survey, over a third (36%) of Hong Kong travellers are embracing the all-inclusive era for its convenience in not having to search for dining spots, followed by the ease of booking (33%), and the luxurious feel of staying at all-inclusive hotels (33%).

Nearly half of the Hong Kong travellers say an all-inclusive hotel would be their preferred hotel type, said the survey. 

Furthermore, travellers are seeking standout hotel dining experiences; positive reviews about hotel restaurants, chefs and bars increased by 40% YoY on Hotels.com.

This enthusiasm is mirrored among Hong Kong travellers, with 81% showing keen interest in booking hotels known for their exceptional dining experiences in 2025.

Moreover, 42% of travellers mention that having a Michelin-starred restaurant or chef in the hotel would make them more likely to book, while 41% are attracted to hotels offering changing seasonal menus. Moreover, 36% appreciate the idea of dining in a restaurant within the same hotel where they are staying for the night. 

On the other hand, dining experience as key factor in hotel bookings, with 81% of Hong Kong travellers prefer hotels with notable dining experience, and all-inclusive hotels alleviate the need to search for dining spots, said the survey.

When going on vacation, 85% of Hong Kong travellers prioritise visiting grocery stores or supermarkets and 65% of Hong Kong travellers have chosen their destination based on their desire to acquire specific items not available at home. Coffee tours in Costa Rica, tea tastings in China and matcha experiences in Japan are some of the most popular Goods Getaway experiences bookable on Expedia.

The survey also predicts that travellers are not only visiting the tried-and-true tourist destinations in 2025, they are adding detours. In the hunt for the less crowded and less well-known, 68% of Hong Kong travellers say they are likely to visit a detour destination on their next trip. The report lists popular detours such as Reims in France, and Fukuoka in Japan, as alternatives to traditional tourist hotspots.

Moreover, a rising interest in "goods gateway" - purchasing specialty goods during travel, is shaping traveling choices. 85% of HK travellers prioritise visits to grocery stores and supermarkets for unique items. Experiences such as coffee tours in Costa Rica, tea tastings in China and matcha tastings in Japan are among the most popular choices.

The ongoing trend of “set-jetting” continues to influence travel choices, as 71% of Hong Kong travellers said that movies and TV shows inspire their trips, with significant increases in interest following the release of popular series.

After the premier of the fourth season of “Emily in Paris” this year, searches for accommodations in Paris has increased 25% among HK travellers, along with a notable 15% increase in searches for flights to Rome. Meanwhile, the UK remains a top global set-jetting themed-tours destination with hundreds searching of “Bridgerton”, “Harry Potter”, “Game of Thrones” and “Outlander”.

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