K-pop concerts drive Asian travel surge (ttgasia.com)

BTS and BIGBANG December 2026 performances in Singapore, Bangkok, and Nagoya have triggered significant increases in international flight bookings and hotel demand. Singapore saw a 62% year-on-year rise in arrivals for the concert week, with Philippine bookings surging 647%. Hotel occupancy in Singapore reached 32% average for December 17-22, up 49% from 2025 levels, while Bangkok experienced a 41% increase in air bookings.