If the third season of « The White Lotus » should think that it is time to plan a holiday in Thailand, you are not alone.
The success of the HBO series, which returned to TV screens in February, has created an interest in the last town where its homonymous fictional hotel is established.
« After White Lotus premiere, there was a great climb, » says Kate Bodden, spokesman for the Air Search Platform. Ski. « The searches in Krabi increased by 50% year -on -year. »
In fact, this is not the first time this has happened. The first season of the program was established in Maui, Hawaii and the second season was settled in Sicily, Italy. The two localities saw an increase in the interest of the trip after the program was published, CNBC reports. The phenomenon even has a name: « The effect of Lotus White ».
Every time the « White Lotus » films in a location is like Midas’s touch.
Katy nastro
Expert in Going.com Travel
« At any time » White Lotus « in a location, it’s like Midas Touch », Katy Nastro, travel expert at PromenadeHe says CNBC does it. « They know that the destination will have an influx of tourists. »
A recent earthquake in Myanmar caused a building under construction near Bangkok collapsing, asking questions about whether it is now a safe time to travel to Thailand. Hotel reservations cancellations increased the immediate consequences.
The President of the Thai Industry Non -Profit Federation, Kiengkrai Thiennukul, said that « Thailand is still a safe tourist destination, with government officials who keep track of the conditions, performing complete security inspections of the building and providing support for those affected by the earthquake. » According to CNBC reports.
And the hospitality industry in Thailand continues to pay attention to season 3 of the HBO program. The end is presented on Sunday.
Personally, Nasto tries to avoid locations that have a sudden rise in popularity thanks to a movie or television program. Offering things for a year to refresh -you can help you not only find cheaper flights, but you also go better.
« He would avoid him during these times when he will be even more busy, so you do not fight everyone else so that he can feel immersed in experience, » he says. « If you see that something is viral and see a place making too much press, it would really prevent this destination until next year. »
Whether you have an experience of « Lotus White Lotus » or simply look for a getaway, Nasto says there are some steps you can take to help ensure -you find the best possible air transmission offers.
Give -You a long time to look for an agreement
For a destination like Thailand, which sees more visitors between November and February when the weather is better, it helps to give you a few months to look for flights.
If you know at what time of year do you want to go, I was born to work back to start your flight search. Ensure — do you have to look during the Goldilocks windowwhich is the term during which you are most likely to find the best prices at a particular destination.
« We suggest you seek to reserve your tickets for two to eight months, » he says. « If it were a high season, say you wanted to spend the winter holidays, you would need four to ten months when you have to look for. »
For travelers flying from most large -north -American cities, Nasto says that a good price would be « at approximately eight hundred and even low ones even seven hundred. »
Book earlier but keep on the lit price alerts
If you want to travel to Thailand this summer, move -quickly if you find a price that fits your budget. In early April is usually your last, the best chance to find good offers.
« April, May, June, the opportunity to get a great price is being closed, » says Nastro. « This does not mean that it cannot happen, but the odds of happening. »
Although you do not plan to travel until next year, increase the possibilities of finding the best offers if you start looking at now. Once you see a price you like, jump.
« If you see something of six or seven months, I would reserve it if this is within your budget, » he says. « But then set these pricing alerts. I can’t take advantage of enough, just because it really will be something that people use more and more, as it seems to save as much as possible this year. »
NASTRO maintains the prices of prices on the flights you have reserved, as well as for flights to go out the same day at the destination you want to visit. If you can reserve a flight at a lower cost, you can call the airline and receive the price difference as a credit you can use for a future flight.
« Price alert, » he says, « it will be more important than ever to help people save. »
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