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Travel in South Korea

Publisher Euromonitor International
Published Sep 25, 2025
Length 42 Pages
SKU # EP20439510

Description

In 2025, South Korea's travel industry is experiencing a fully-fledged rebound across both international and domestic markets. Inbound and outbound flows have surged following the reopening of borders, while domestic travel remains a resilient pillar amid economic uncertainty. A favourable exchange rate, the return of key regional source markets, and the restoration of flight capacity have all contributed to this upward momentum. Despite some shift in outbound demand back to international holida...

Euromonitor International's Travel in South Korea report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest market size data 2020-2024, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new legislative, technology or pricing issues. Background information on disposable income, annual leave and holiday taking habits is also included. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Booking, In-Destination Spending, Lodging (Destination), Tourism Flows, Travel Modes.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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* Get a detailed picture of the Travel market;
* Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
* Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
* Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

42 Pages
Travel in South Korea
Euromonitor International
September 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
TRAVEL IN SOUTH KOREA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Travel in 2025: The Big Picture
Airlines: Key trends
Hotels: Key trends
Booking: Key trends
What next for travel?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Surface Travel Modes Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 2 Surface Travel Modes Online Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 3 Forecast Surface Travel Modes Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 4 Forecast Surface Travel Modes Online Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 5 In-Destination Spending: Value 2020-2025
Table 6 Forecast In-Destination Spending: Value 2025-2030
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
TOURISM FLOWS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Inbound flows benefit from strong interest in South Korean culture
South Koreans show strong appetite for international travel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Inbound arrivals set to rise with South Korea having lots to offer to curious travellers
Consumer travel preferences evolving in an increasingly digital world
CATEGORY DATA
Table 7 Inbound Arrivals: Number of Trips 2020-2025
Table 8 Inbound Arrivals by Country: Number of Trips 2020-2025
Table 9 Inbound City Arrivals 2020-2025
Table 10 Inbound Tourism Spending: Value 2020-2025
Table 11 Forecast Inbound Arrivals: Number of Trips 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Inbound Arrivals by Country: Number of Trips 2025-2030
Table 13 Forecast Inbound Tourism Spending: Value 2025-2030
Table 14 Domestic Tourism by Destination: Number of Trips 2020-2025
Table 15 Domestic Spending: Value 2020-2025
Table 16 Forecast Domestic Tourism by Destination: Number of Trips 2025-2030
Table 17 Forecast Domestic Spending: Value 2025-2030
Table 18 Outbound Departures: Number of Trips 2020-2025
Table 19 Outbound Departures by Destination: Number of Trips 2020-2025
Table 20 Outbound Tourism Spending: Value 2020-2025
Table 21 Forecast Outbound Departures: Number of Trips 2025-2030
Table 22 Forecast Outbound Departures by Destination: Number of Trips 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Outbound Spending: Value 2025-2030
AIRLINES IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Polarisation seen in the market as airlines face challenges and opportunities
Korean Air focuses on improved experiences and increased efficiencies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Airlines set for growth despite the challenging market conditions
Airlines focusing on expanding their routes to boost sales
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Airlines Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 25 Airlines Online Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 26 Airlines: Passengers Carried 2020-2025
Table 27 Airlines NBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 28 Non-Scheduled Carriers Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2025
Table 29 Low Cost Carriers Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2025
Table 30 Full Service Carriers Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2025
Table 31 Forecast Airlines Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 32 Forecast Airlines Online Sales: Value 2025-2030
LODGING (DESTINATION) IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Lodging evolving with a greater focus on personalisation and experiential travel
Airbnb the big winner as it benefits from the changing demands of travellers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Perceptions of lodging evolving with a greater focus on the emotional aspect
Players are adapting to the evolving needs of the market
CATEGORY DATA
Table 33 Lodging (Destination) Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 34 Lodging (Destination) Online Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 35 Hotels Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 36 Hotels Online Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 37 Other Lodging Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 38 Other Lodging Online Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 39 Lodging (Destination) Outlets: Units 2020-2025
Table 40 Lodging (Destination) Rooms: Number of Rooms 2020-2025
Table 41 Lodging (Destination) by Incoming vs Domestic: % Value 2020-2025
Table 42 Hotels NBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 43 Hotel Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2025
Table 44 Forecast Lodging (Destination) Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 45 Forecast Lodging (Destination) Online Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 46 Forecast Hotels Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 47 Forecast Hotels Online Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 48 Forecast Other Lodging Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 49 Forecast Other Lodging Online Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 50 Forecast Lodging (Destination) Outlets: Units 2025-2030
BOOKING IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Market sees polarisation with the focus on value and new experiences
Competition heats up as new and existing players explore new market opportunities
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Positive outlook as consumer desire to travel remains strong
Players investing in expanding and improving their platforms to capture demand
CATEGORY DATA
Table 51 Booking Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 52 Business Travel Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 53 Leisure Travel Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 54 Travel Intermediaries NBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2025
Table 55 Forecast Booking Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 56 Forecast Business Travel Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 57 Forecast Leisure Travel Sales: Value 2025-2030

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