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France, Spain, Austria, China and Thailand becomes popular escapes for Kuwaitis this season

Based on Wego platform trends for Fall 2025, searches are rising for five standout destinations as travellers trade peak‑summer crowds for cooler weather and culture. The season is also well-timed with late-October school breaks at many Kuwait private schools, ideal for family-friendly getaways. Trending destinations this season begins with Paris, France with a search growth +54.64% YoY indicates that Kuwaitis are opting for shoulder-season escapes. Expect lighter crowds after August, crisp weather ideal for neighborhoods, museums, and riverside walks. Followed by Barcelona, Spain with searches up 20.73% YoY on Wego, showing that Kuwaiti travelers seek out architecture, tapas markets, and mellow beaches without peak‑summer pressure. In third position is Vienna, Austria with searches climbed 23.67% YoY, as travelers lean into coffeehouse culture, operas, and parks awashed with fall colours. In terms of Asia, Guangzhou, China was the standout as searches surged 156.49% YoY for this Chinese city. Fall brings cooler weather for visits to teahouses, but the uptick is likely attributed to easier travel thanks to visa-free entry for Kuwaitis (applicable through June 2025–June 2026). Phuket, Thailand in October brings milder weather post-monsoon, perfect for family trips around mid-terms. 22.43% YoY growth in searches prove Kuwaitis’ increasing interest in Phuket for this season. Families can pair gentler conditions with Old Town strolls, markets, and island‑hopping.

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Diaspora travel and short-haul escapes drive UAE demand:Wego

Wego reported a 15% year-on-year (YoY) surge in flight searches from the UAE, signalling strong outbound travel demand as residents adjust to the new school term. The data reveals a dual-track travel pattern: essential diaspora trips and short-haul, school-friendly getaways. Core diaspora destinations such as Cairo, Kathmandu, and Damascus dominate the search charts. Cairo leads with a 24.9% YoY increase, while Kathmandu shows impressive 50.8% growth, despite a 31% rise in fares. Searches to Damascus have surged 194.6% YoY, fuelled by the resumption of direct flights and easing of travel restrictions. In Europe, short-haul escapes remain popular. Yerevan leads growth with a 137.9% YoY jump in searches, driven by Armenia’s recent visa-free access for UAE residents. Tbilisi and Baku also posted gains of 11.4% and 3.8% YoY, respectively. Wego also noted a 9% YoY rise in average airfare, suggesting continued travel appetite despite increased costs. With both reunions and quick escapes shaping travel plans, Wego’s insights reflect the evolving preferences of UAE residents balancing family, school schedules, and rising travel demand.

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