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Trip.com Unveils 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings: New Destinations, Themes & Trends
This year's edition unveils several exciting additions. Significantly, and lists make their debut, expanding the regional rankings beyond the established Global and Asia 100 lists to celebrate more of the world's best destinations.
Travellers will also find fresh inspiration in two new categories under the Attraction list – , highlighting the most loved water parks, beaches and islands, and , showcasing the top spots around the globe for autumn foliage vistas. For instance, under the Fall Views category, Japan leads in almost all the top 10 spots with iconic destinations like Arashiyama and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, while China offers picturesque sites such as Jiangxi's Wuyuan Huangling, celebrated for its terraced fields and traditional architecture, and Qixia Mountain in Nanjing , famed for its vibrant red maple forests. Meanwhile, in the category, Thailand's Racha Yai Island and Indonesia's Jimbaran Beach are among the top-rated locations for those seeking the ultimate aquatic adventure.
These themed lists tap into rising seasonal wanderlust, from summertime splash pads to springtime sakura or fall leaf-spotting trips. Another new highlight is a month-by-month guide to the best places to visit throughout the year. This new feature may suggest, for instance, to visit South Korea's spots like Yeouido Park in Seoul and Namsan Seoul Tower for cherry blossoms in April, or Kyoto's enchanting temples for festive winter wonderlands in December, helping globetrotters plan the perfect trip at the perfect time.
Book your flight to Tokyo now and soak in the beauty of Japan's stunning fall foliage this autumn.
In the Stays category, highlights a , from ultra-luxe city hotels to idyllic family resorts. Paris retains its reputation for luxury hospitality, claiming multiple spots in the Global 100 Luxury Hotels ranking. France's legendary in Paris clinched the No.1 position globally, with other Parisian icons like and appearing in the top five.
also makes its mark, with and in the top 10. In Tokyo , and in Singapore , are notable mentions, continuing the trend of strong Asian hotel brands dominating the upper echelons of luxury rankings.
Beyond luxury, family-oriented stays and culturally rich hotels are gaining popularity. The 2025 Trip.Best rankings highlight Asia as a leader in kid-friendly resorts, with China , Japan and the United Arab Emirates standing out. For example, China boasts Atlantis Sanya, an expansive resort offering waterparks and beach fun for families. Japan features Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, known for its immersive Disney experience that delights visitors of all ages. In the United Arab Emirates , Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai , offers world-class amenities and an unforgettable family adventure. These resorts cater to the growing demand for family-friendly vacations, ensuring fun and comfort for travellers of all ages.
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 in Africa blending luxury with local flavour.
Notably, the category – accommodations prized for their photogenic appeal – is dominated by stylish design hotels in Asia and Europe , a nod to social-media-driven travel inspiration. For instance, the fictional "White Lotus" hotels featured in the hit HBO series, are real-world luxury resorts, where travellers flock to the featured Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, and San Domenico Palace in Italy Picture-perfect properties like Mai House Saigon in Vietnam or Good Nature Hotel in Kyoto have also become destinations for the Instagram era.
Across continents, whether it's a or a , Trip.Best's 2025 hotel rankings capture a broad trend: travellers increasingly seek and unique themes (luxury, family, scenic, etc.) in their accommodations, not just a place to sleep.
Global travel attractions in 2025 reveal a clear favourite: . Trip.Best's ranking is overwhelmingly topped by world-famous theme parks, especially in
. In fact,
are led by crowd-pullers like Walt Disney World Resort in the US,
, . These mega-parks continue to draw families and thrill-seekers, demonstrating how theme park tourism is a global trend.
Beyond theme parks, cultural attractions like , remain top contenders, showing the continuing demand for art and heritage experiences.
Meanwhile, there is also more emphasis on . Whether it's or , leaf-peeping (tourism centred around foliage views) has become a major seasonal pastime.
No travel experience is complete without great food, and Trip.Best 2025's restaurant rankings confirm the importance of . This year's lists – spanning , , and – celebrate everything from haute cuisine to beloved local eats. In the category, leads the charge with restaurants like in Paris and in London ranked among the top. Other standouts include in New York and , as well as in Madrid . Sushi Saito and show that culinary scene is gaining ground on the global fine dining stage.
The category also features Korea's and , offering travellers dinner with a view as part of their travel experience. From the top of the Burj Khalifa, to Bicena in Seoul , these serve up memorable experiences that combine atmosphere and culinary artistry.
Across , stand out as a foodie destination with multiple top-ranked spots like and Jeh O Chula in Bangkok . These cities' continues to draw visitors from around the world, cementing their place as rising gastronomic hubs.
Underpinning Trip.Best 2025 is an AI-powered selection process that analyses various factors, including verified user ratings, reviews, and search and booking statistics, to identify top-performing travel experiences. The curation balances user feedback with human expertise: service quality, actual popularity (demand and sales), reputation among travellers, and unique special features are all weighed in the ranking criteria.
The result is a set of lists that are both insight-driven and traveller-centric, showcasing standout hotels, attractions, and eateries that consistently impress visitors. By updating these lists every month with new reviews and booking trends, Trip.Best ensures the rankings stay relevant and reflect the latest travel buzz. The lists are published on Trip.com in multiple languages, making them accessible to a global audience of travellers seeking the crème de la crème of travel options.
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