"Shall We Take Out Our Carriers Now?"... Retail Industry Sees Flood of Overseas Travel Products

Panoramic view of Barcelona, Spain.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] As pent-up travel demand explodes recently, the distribution industry is actively launching overseas travel product sales.

According to the industry on the 16th, GS Shop will introduce a '7 nights 9 days Spain Tour' package in collaboration with Hana Tour on the 17th. The Spain tour package is a product that allows sightseeing in 9 major cities in Spain, including Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, and Granada. The itinerary includes visits to major attractions such as the Seville Metropol Parasol Observatory, famous as a life-shot point, and offers free access to the Flamenco show and extended Granada tour, which were previously operated as paid options.

Accommodation is provided at carefully selected hotels rated 4 stars or higher throughout the itinerary, including one night at a 5-star hotel. Special meals are offered, including various Mediterranean specialty seafood, rooftop restaurant course meals, and tea time at the Toledo Parador Observatory. The price ranges from 2,590,000 KRW to 2,990,000 KRW, including airfare, accommodation, insurance, and entrance fees to tourist attractions. The available travel dates are from May 13 to October 31. Customers must obtain one of the following before departure: proof of 110 vaccinations, a negative PCR test certificate, or a COVID-19 recovery certificate.

Exterior view of Guam Dusit Thani Resort.

Shinsegae Live Shopping will present the 'New World of Travel! Guam Tumon Beach' package with Modetour on the 16th and the 'Revisiting Hawaii 7 Days' broadcast with Hanjin Travel on the 17th. To commemorate the resumption of overseas travel broadcasts, a wide range of price benefits and additional perks exclusively for Shinsegae broadcast customers have been prepared. They offer abundant services such as room upgrade service, local leisure facility vouchers, and souvenirs. PCR test reservations and accompaniment services at the local site are also available.

All customers who purchase broadcast products will receive Gold Membership benefits with discounts of up to 15%. Offline Sum Money and online affiliate cash, which provide discount benefits of up to 1,000,000 KRW, will also be given. Additionally, discount coupons for specific Est?e Lauder products on the online mall, travel kits, pouches, and other souvenirs will be gifted on a first-come, first-served basis.

A Shinsegae Live Shopping official said, “Since it is an overseas trip after a long time from the customer's perspective, we prepared it in collaboration with reliable travel agencies and airlines to ensure a safe and comfortable schedule,” adding, “We will do our best to prepare excellent products to meet the increasing customer demand.”

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