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We are thrilled to announce that we have been honoured with the prestigious title of “Best Luxury Villa Booking Platform in Asia” by Luxury Lifestyle Awards. This recognition is a testament to Villa Finder’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional villa experiences. Luxury Lifestyle Awards Luxury Lifestyle Awards is an internationally renowned organisation that, since 2009, has recognised and celebrated excellence in luxury across various industries. They have evaluated more than 5,000 goods and services in 400 categories from 120 regions. 5-star service Our success can be attributed to a commitment to excellent customer service, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of what today’s discerning travelers seek in luxury accommodations. With a portfolio of handpicked villas in some of the most breathtaking destinations in Asia, combined with a dedicated concierge team to assist during your holiday, Villa Finder has consistently delivered exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to its guests. “We…

This is a biennial research piece exploring the villa rental market in the Asia Pacific region. We analyse the supply, demand, trends and challenges of the market. In this 2023 report, you will find details about market recovery after the pandemic; sources of villa guests as well as insights from our local experts. We will also provide historical data from 2017 to see how the market has changed. The Asia Pacific Villa Rental Market 2023: Has the Market Recovered? The market has grown by 44.6%, reaching US$392.7 million, just slightly below the 2019 level. However, the recovery depends on individual markets. While some have bounced back completely and even surpassed 2019, others are still quite sluggish. Luxury travel trends in 2023 and beyond: continuous growth, sustainable tourism, competition & more. Download the research here We would like to thank our experts for sharing their valuable insights: Ian Macaulay, Managing Director…

An exclusive research by Villa Finder, the leader in villa rentals in Asia-Pacific, on the impact of the travel restrictions on the US$440m villa market in Asia, together with an outlook of the upcoming re-start of the vacation rentals sector in the region The Covid-19 pandemic has heavily impacted the travel industry, and the villa market in the Asia Pacific region is no exception. Border closure, social distancing, new hygiene standards and the overall uncertainty about whether it is safe to travel are some of the changes the market over the past year. In this article, we are going to share more about how the pandemic has affected the APAC villa rental market, how villa owners have coped with this and also what the future will look like for villa rental. The APAC villa rental market in 2021 Due to the total travel shutdown, the overall Asia Pacific market reduced…

In our first Asia Pacific Villa Rental Market Research 2017, we focused on how the villa rental market was picking up fast and growing with an annual rate of 18.3%. The market at the time accounted for $390 million of the global $120 billion vacation rental market. Two years on, we aim to re-evaluate the market and chart the growth of new destinations for villa rentals, as well as deep dive into the markets struggling to stay competitive. This study will also touch on how travellers are affected overall, as well as what villa owners and investors must double down on to successfully capture demand in the Asia Pacific. Market trends The overall Asia Pacific market grew by 12% in the past 2 years, reaching US$440m. There’s an increase in villa supply across various destinations. Bali is still the biggest market with over 4,000 villas. It is interesting to note…