At KAYAK, we’re all about data – if you follow our blog, you’re bound to have come across interesting information regarding everything from the number of people from Singapore who book flights from the toilet (18%), to your luckiest direction to travel from Singapore in 2018 (Northwest). But, though we tend to do a lot of research ourselves, the fact is, all of our best insights come from you, the people of Singapore. When it comes to finding the best travel options, there is no replacement for the perceptive eye of the consumer, so rather than telling you who you ought to book your next trip with, we thought we’d just ask you for your own expert opinions.
And to make things really interesting, we decided to make an event out of it, to recognise the best brands in the travel industry and spread the word about the travel companies people in Singapore love most – the inaugural KAYAK Travel Awards. A celebration of Singapore’s favourite travel brands and places, in categories ranging from best airline to best holiday destination.
And the results are in:
It was a landslide victory for Singaporean homegrown brands, with Singapore Airlines sweeping four categories – Favourite Airline (Short-haul), Favourite Airline (long-haul), Favourite Airline Crew, and Favourite In-flight F&B, while Scoot claimed Favourite Low-cost Carrier and Singapore Changi Airport came out on top for Favourite Airport.
In terms of top travel destinations, Asian holiday hotspots reigned supreme, as Tokyo and Seoul pipped London as Singapore’s favourite destinations for long holidays, while Hong Kong was voted Singapore’s favourite value destination. For short breaks and beach holidays, locals look to Bali, while Chiang Mai proved its rising popularity, winning Singapore’s favourite trending destination.
For the full results, see below. Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up in all categories!
Singapore’s favourite Airlines
Favourite Airline (Short-haul)
Winner: Singapore Airlines
Runner-up: Scoot
Favourite Airline (Long-haul)
Winner: Singapore Airlines
Runner-up: Emirates
Favourite Low-cost Carrier
Winner: Scoot
Runner-up: Jetstar Asia
Favourite Airline Crew
Winner: Singapore Airlines
Runner-up: Cathay Pacific
Favourite In-flight F&B
Winner: Singapore Airlines
Runner-up: Thai Airways
Favourite Airline Loyalty Program
Winner: KrisFlyer
Runner-up: Royal Orchid Plus
Singapore’s favourite airports
Favourite Airport
Winner: Singapore Changi Airport
Runner-up: Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport
Singapore’s favourite hotels
Favourite Hotel Brand
Winner: Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Runner-up: InterContinental Hotels Group
Favourite Hotel for Staycations in Singapore
Winner: W Singapore – Sentosa Cove
Runner-up: Marina Bay Sands
Book a Staycation at the W Singapore – Sentosa Cove, from S$ 411
Favourite Resort Hotel in Southeast Asia (Outbound)
Winner: W Bali – Seminyak
Runner-up: Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort
Book a stay at W Bali – Seminyak, from S$ 438
Favourite Affordable Hotel in Asia
Winner: The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali
Runner-up: Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa
Stay at the Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, from S$ 210
Singapore’s favourite destinations
Favourite Destination for Short Breaks
Winner: Bali
Runner-up: Bangkok
Find cheap flights to Bali, from S$ 150
Favourite Destination for Long Holidays
Winner: Tokyo
Runner-up: London
Find cheap flights to Bali, from S$ 390
Favourite Destination for Beach Holidays
Winner: Bali
Runner-up: Phuket
Find cheap flights to Phuket, from S$ 97
Favourite Value Destination
Winner: Hong Kong
Runner-up: Hanoi
Find cheap flights to Hong Kong, from S$ 176
Favourite Trending Destination in Southeast Asia
Winner: Chiang Mai
Runner-up: Yogyakarta
Find cheap flights to Chiang Mai, from S$ 185
For further information about the inaugural KAYAK Travel Awards Singapore 2018, visit
http://bit.ly/KAYAKtravelawards
Notes:
Candidates were shortlisted based on search volume on KAYAK.sg from 1 January 2017 – 31 March 2018. The top 5 in each award category were shortlisted for Singaporeans and Singapore residents to choose their favourites on KAYAK.sg during the Voting Period. Winners and runners-up in each award category were decided based on the total number of public votes.
Rates mentioned above are based on search queries made on KAYAK.sg on 17 June 2018. The prices are quoted in SGD. Flight prices are based on results for a return economy flight search. Hotel prices are for double occupancy and include taxes and fees. Prices are subject to change, may vary, or no longer be available.
