Interpark, October Overseas Package Reservations Up 339% YoY... 'Southeast Asia and Japan Popular'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] As the world enters the endemic phase, overseas travel demand has surged, and Interpark announced on the 15th that the number of package tour bookings in October increased by 399% compared to the same period last year. This figure represents a 38% increase compared to September.

According to Interpark's statistics, the number of package tour bookings in October reached 92% of the level in October 2019, nearly recovering to pre-COVID-19 performance.

The most popular travel destinations were Bangkok and Pattaya, Thailand (7.15%), ranking first. They were followed by Nha Trang, Vietnam (6.63%), Fukuoka, Japan (6.50%), Da Nang, Vietnam (5.62%), and Spain (4.73%).

In particular, Fukuoka saw a staggering 1347% increase in package bookings compared to October 2019. Compared to the previous month, bookings rose by 181%, which is attributed to the Japanese government allowing visa-free independent travel starting October 11 and the historically low yen exchange rate. Fukuoka is one of the cities traditionally favored by Koreans due to its proximity and the availability of both sightseeing and hot springs. Following Fukuoka, Hokkaido and Tokyo were also counted among popular travel destinations in Japan.

Yeom Soonchan, head of Interpark's Tour Package Group, said, "In preparation for the surge in travel demand in the endemic era, we have been early in preparing various package products and services, resulting in the fastest recovery to pre-COVID levels among competitors." He added, "We will continue to lead overseas travel trends by proactively introducing promotions that meet the needs of travelers by age group."

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