South Korea Travel

Travel in South Korea


The number of outbound departures from South Korea is set to continue to rise in 2024, drawing closer to the pre-pandemic level. One factor driving growth is that the travel payments landscape for South Korean outbound travellers has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by increasing competition amongst fintechs and financial institutions. These companies have developed travel cards and financial products that offer benefits such as no transaction fees and free currency exchang...

Euromonitor International's Travel in South Korea report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest market size data 2019-2023, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new legislative, technology or pricing issues. Background information on disposable income, annual leave and holiday taking habits is also included. Forecasts to 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Booking, In-Destination Spending, Lodging (Destination), Tourism Flows, Travel Modes.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Travel in South Korea
Euromonitor International
September 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
TRAVEL IN SOUTH KOREA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Travel in 2024
Airlines: Key trends
Hotels: Key trends
Booking: Key trends
What next for travel?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Surface Travel Modes Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Surface Travel Modes Online Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 3 Forecast Surface Travel Modes Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 4 Forecast Surface Travel Modes Online Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 5 In-Destination Spending: Value 2019-2024
Table 6 Forecast In-Destination Spending: Value 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
TOURISM FLOWS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
The boom of travel payments for South Korean outbound travellers
Changing travel trends in South Korea: More visitors, less spending
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
New visa system in South Korea to attract visitors and boost travel spending
South Korea aims to expand MICE travel with new facilities across key cities
CATEGORY DATA
Table 7 Inbound Arrivals: Number of Trips 2019-2024
Table 8 Inbound Arrivals by Country: Number of Trips 2019-2024
Table 9 Inbound City Arrivals 2019-2024
Table 10 Inbound Tourism Spending: Value 2019-2024
Table 11 Forecast Inbound Arrivals: Number of Trips 2024-2029
Table 12 Forecast Inbound Arrivals by Country: Number of Trips 2024-2029
Table 13 Forecast Inbound Tourism Spending: Value 2024-2029
Table 14 Domestic Tourism by Destination: Number of Trips 2019-2024
Table 15 Domestic Spending: Value 2019-2024
Table 16 Forecast Domestic Tourism by Destination: Number of Trips 2024-2029
Table 17 Forecast Domestic Spending: Value 2024-2029
Table 18 Outbound Departures: Number of Trips 2019-2024
Table 19 Outbound Departures by Destination: Number of Trips 2019-2024
Table 20 Outbound Tourism Spending: Value 2019-2024
Table 21 Forecast Outbound Departures: Number of Trips 2024-2029
Table 22 Forecast Outbound Departures by Destination: Number of Trips 2024-2029
Table 23 Forecast Outbound Spending: Value 2024-2029
AIRLINES IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines merger: Conditional EU approval, awaiting US decision
LCCs boost revenue by expanding routes to Japan and Southeast Asia
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
T'way Air expands to Europe after Korean Air and Asiana merger
Air Premia leads the way as more hybrid airlines emerge in Korea
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Airlines Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 25 Airlines Online Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 26 Airlines: Passengers Carried 2019-2024
Table 27 Airlines NBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 28 Non-Scheduled Carriers Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2024
Table 29 Low Cost Carriers Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2024
Table 30 Full Service Carriers Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2024
Table 31 Forecast Airlines Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 32 Forecast Airlines Online Sales: Value 2024-2029
LODGING (DESTINATION) IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Diversification of inbound travellers will transform hotels
Korea eases short-term rental rules for domestic travellers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Luxury hotels set to expand in Korea as tourism rebounds
Hotels adapt to meet the hyperpersonalised travel trend
CATEGORY DATA
Table 33 Lodging (Destination) Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 34 Lodging (Destination) Online Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 35 Hotels Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 36 Hotels Online Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 37 Other Lodging Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 38 Other Lodging Online Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 39 Lodging (Destination) Outlets: Units 2019-2024
Table 40 Lodging (Destination) Rooms: Number of Rooms 2019-2024
Table 41 Lodging (Destination) by Incoming vs Domestic: % Value 2019-2024
Table 42 Hotels NBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 43 Hotel Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2024
Table 44 Forecast Lodging (Destination) Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 45 Forecast Lodging (Destination) Online Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 46 Forecast Hotels Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 47 Forecast Hotels Online Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 48 Forecast Other Lodging Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 49 Forecast Other Lodging Online Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 50 Forecast Lodging (Destination) Outlets: Units 2024-2029
BOOKING IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Diversification of OTAs as major platforms enter the market
Travel intermediaries performs well amidst growing demand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Continued rise in demand for premium travel packages in Korea
AI integration to enhance the customer experience
CATEGORY DATA
Table 51 Booking Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 52 Business Travel Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 53 Leisure Travel Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 54 Travel Intermediaries NBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2024
Table 55 Forecast Booking Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 56 Forecast Business Travel Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 57 Forecast Leisure Travel Sales: Value 2024-2029

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