Global Survey Reveals Taiwan Ranks 5th in Global Vacation Smartphone Addiction!
Last updated 2026-09-25 — Hotels.com, a leading global provider of online hotel services, recently released an interesting global survey indicating that Thai travelers are the least willing to give up using mobile devices while on vacation. As many as 85%...
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Hotels.com, a leading global provider of online hotel services, recently released an interesting global survey indicating that Thai travelers are the least willing to give up using mobile devices while on vacation. As many as 85% of travelers said they would break out in a cold sweat at the mere thought of not being able to use their beloved phones while on holiday!
The invention of the smartphone refers to people who spend long periods looking down and using smartphones, tablets, or other mobile devices anytime, anywhere, often never letting go of their devices. (Photo / Liao Qiyu)
This study surveyed the digital device usage habits of people in 28 countries during vacations, further exploring which countries struggle most with achieving a healthy work-life balance, and which countries’ travelers can truly switch off and relax while on holiday. The results also show that South Korean travelers are the next most attached to their mobile devices after Thailand, with 78% of respondents saying they couldn’t go a day without their phones, while Japan ranked third with 69%.
Global survey reveals Taiwan ranks 5th in global vacation smartphone addiction. (Image provided by Hotels.com)
In comparison, Taiwan and Norway tied for 6th place, with 53% of respondents still unwilling to turn off their phones while on vacation. However, the study also shows that when the holidays end and they return home, nearly half of Taiwanese people (48%) regret spending too much time on their mobile devices during their vacation. It’s no wonder—because the vast majority (72%) admit to checking work emails while on vacation, and 86% say they try to use the holiday to forget about work. But for 53% of Taiwanese respondents, not being able to switch off their mobile devices isn’t just about work—it’s because they believe being able to access social media anywhere is very important.
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