Foodie’s Guide: How Culinary Experiences Shape Your Holiday Home Stay

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SYDNEY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2025 - Booking.com's 'Taste of Home Asia Pacific' research reveals that food is playing a central role in shaping the holiday home experience in 2025. Travelers across the region are increasingly selecting holiday homes that offer accessibility and freedom to dine, host and/or cook in unique, authentic spaces and destinations. These culinary moments are becoming more than just mealtime, they are opportunities for connection, cultural immersion and creating lasting memories that transform food into cultural gateways rather than just travel highlights.

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• SYDNEY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2025 - Booking.com's 'Taste of Home Asia Pacific' research reveals that food is playing a central role in shaping the holiday home experience in 2025.
• Travelers across the region are increasingly selecting holiday homes that offer accessibility and freedom to dine, host and/or cook in unique, authentic spaces and destinations.
• These culinary moments are becoming more than just mealtime, they are opportunities for connection, cultural immersion and creating lasting memories that transform food into cultural gateways rather than just travel highlights.
• The research, based on a commissioned survey of over 8,000 travelers across Asia Pacific, reveals how food-driven experiences profoundly influence travel decisions.
• As travelers seek more meaningful and personalized stays, holiday homes have emerged as a key part of this evolving trends.
• Holiday Homes - The Secret Ingredient for Foodie Stays.
• The diversity of food trends and preferences profoundly influences travel across Asia Pacific.
• Holiday homes are a chosen accommodation type for this culinary exploration, with 97% of foodies altering their cooking and eating habits whilst travelling.
• They frequent local markets (85%), cook local dishes (34%), try new appliances (33%) and experiment with new recipes (34%).
• For Australians, food significantly shapes travel, with 79% influenced by it and 82% selecting destinations for specific food spots.

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