Where Are the Popular May Travel Destinations Comparable to Jeju Island?

Interpark Tour Analyzes Domestic Travel Trends for Family Month
Tmon Launches 'Family Customized Travel' Special Exhibition

Jeju Island Canola Flowers

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Cheolhyun] The most popular domestic travel destinations in May were found to be Jeju Island and Gangwon Province. According to an analysis of travel trends based on domestic accommodation reservation data for May, provided by Interpark Tour in celebration of Family Month, Jeju Island (28%) and Gangwon Province (27.8%) ranked first and second as the most popular domestic travel destinations. Next, the Seoul metropolitan area (12.7%) ranked third, indicating that many people prefer to enjoy a nearby getaway. Following were Jeolla Province (11.6%), Gyeongsang Province (11.1%), Chungcheong Province (4.7%), and Busan (4.1%).

The most preferred type of accommodation is hotels. Hotels overwhelmingly topped the list of most booked accommodation types with 53.6%, followed by resorts (37.1%) and pensions and pool villas (9.3%) in second and third place. This shows a relatively high preference for hotels, which are suitable for small-scale trips with family units, friends, or couples.

Compared to May of last year, reservations for pensions and pool villas increased by 227%, drawing attention. This surge is interpreted as a result of more people preferring private travel and seeking accommodations that minimize contact with others, leading to a rapid rise in the popularity of pensions and pool villas. The length of stay was mostly short, with 1 night and 2 days (72.9%), 2 nights and 3 days (21.5%), 3 nights and 4 days (4.4%), and 4 nights or more (1.2%), indicating a preference for short trips that offer a refreshing change rather than long-term travel.

Accordingly, e-commerce companies are also launching various products that allow budget-friendly travel planning for the May travel season. TMON is offering up to 92% discounts on various travel products such as airline tickets, hotels, resorts, pensions, rental cars, and admission tickets through its 'Family Customized Recommended Travel' promotion. These special discounted travel products are ideal for trips with family.

The products available for purchase through e-commerce range from special deals that allow travelers to fully enjoy Jeju Island, a popular destination, to options for enjoying a 'hotel vacation' near Seoul. During the Family Month gift promotion, various travel and dining vouchers can also be purchased at discounted prices.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.