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More and more Korean tourists are choosing overseas destinations that are close by during the holidays, or taking vacations early to avoid peak seasons, in order to reduce the burden of expenses.
According to an analysis of overseas hotel bookings by Koreans from June to August, the peak summer vacation season, the number of bookings in the Philippines and Vietnam increased 3.1 times and 3 times, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023.
Previously, statistics published by Yeogi Eottae on May 2 said that as of the end of April 2023, the number of bookings in two Southeast Asian countries, the Philippines and Vietnam, were leading, and destinations in Southeast Asia were emerging as popular travel options.
In addition to nearby destinations such as Southeast Asia and Japan, Eastern Europe also recorded high bookings. According to a leader of Kyowon Tour Travel Easy Group, due to high inflation, many customers choose nearby tourist destinations during the holidays or take vacations early to avoid peak season and reduce costs.
