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Malaysia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Brazil and Thailand are being tipped as the top destinations to watch in 2015 by online travel agent The Internet Traveller.
Airlines, hoteliers and tour operators in Malaysia are all keen to entice tourists back folliowng the double tragedy involving Malaysia Airlines, meaning prices offer great value for money for next year.
While sterling may be falling against the US dollar, it is increasing in value against the New Zealand dollar, meaning holiday budgets will go further, according to the company.
Improved UK access to Vietnam with direct flights from Gatwick to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City by Vietnam Airlines is encouraging the country’s popularity beyond the backpacker contingent.
New investment in hotels in recent years and more flights are also making Thailand more accessible.
The momentum of the World Cup in Brazil is set to continue with the Olympic Games looming in 2016 and work is continuing to improve the road, rail and air links.
The OTA’s managing director, Charlie Clark, said: “Our customers are travel-savvy, adventurous and always looking for the next place to explore, our ‘top five to watch’ list has been led by them, their comments and enquiries over the past few months.”