Overseas travel bookings for Lunar New Year holidays increased by 70-15% compared to the previous year
Southeast Asia 54%, Japan 30%
The demand for travel abroad during the first Lunar New Year holiday after social distancing has been lifted due to the relaxation of the quarantine for the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) is in an atmosphere of explosive growth compared to the year previous Many of those who take overseas trips during the Lunar New Year holidays are planning trips to Southeast Asia and Japan.
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As a result of analyzing the order status of package products based on departure from the 20th to the 24th, which is the Lunar New Year holiday period this year, it was calculated that about 15,000 people have ordered so far.
This is a 70-15% increase compared to last year’s Lunar New Year holiday. In addition, compared to the Lunar New Year holidays in 2020, just before the worldwide Corona 19 pandemic (pandemic), half (52%) recovered, Hana Tour said.
By region, 8 out of 10 bookings focused on travel to South East Asia and Japan. South East Asia accounted for more than half at 54%, followed by Japan (30%) and Europe (7%).
In Southeast Asia, tourists flocked to Vietnam (36%), Thailand (17%) and the Philippines (12%). Within Japan, northern Kyushu, Osaka, and Hokkaido showed an even distribution.
By departure date, the number of passengers who left on the 21st, the first day of the holiday, was the highest at 32%. Passengers who left on the 20th, the day before the holiday, also accounted for 26%. In particular, 67% of reservations that left on the 20th were from South East Asia, and 45% of those that left on the 21st were from Japan. There was a high preference for destinations and timetables that could be visited during the holiday season.
An official from Hana Tour said, “We realize that travel sentiment has revived, with most New Year holiday products being booked closed.”
From Jeong-min, reporter of Hankyung.com blooming@hankyung.com
