{"id":7245,"date":"2024-08-13T14:01:38","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T07:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=7245"},"modified":"2024-08-13T14:01:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T07:01:38","slug":"agoda-sees-36-increase-in-outbound-travel-searches-from-south-korea-this-liberation-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=7245","title":{"rendered":"Agoda Sees 36% Increase in Outbound Travel Searches from South Korea This Liberation Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 13, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Digital travel platform\u00a0Agoda reports a 36% increase in outbound travel from <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span> this Liberation Day compared to the same holiday last year. Travelers taking advantage of Korea&#8217;s Liberation Day holiday on <span class=\"xn-chron\">August 15<\/span> have their eyes set on <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span> in particular.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Top outbound destinations for Liberation Day <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">(Based on Agoda accommodation search data)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Fukuoka, Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Tokyo, Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Osaka, Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Nha Trang, Vietnam<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Bangkok, Thailand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The neighboring island nation <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span> stands out as the most popular overseas destination for South Korean travelers, occupying the top three spots with <span class=\"xn-location\">Fukuoka<\/span> leading <span class=\"xn-location\">Tokyo<\/span> in second and <span class=\"xn-location\">Osaka<\/span> in third. The Japanese destinations are followed by <span class=\"xn-location\">Nha Trang<\/span> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand&#8217;s<\/span> capital <span class=\"xn-location\">Bangkok<\/span>, respectively.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Andrew Smith<\/span>, Senior Vice President, Supply at Agoda shared, &#8220;Even though Koreans are avid travelers year-round, it&#8217;s always exciting to zoom in on important holidays like Liberation Day and see the trends. It&#8217;s no surprise that destinations in <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span> are in the top five, but <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span> occupying the top three spots is quite a feat. The preference for Japanese destinations underscores the strong cultural and tourism ties between the two markets.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Top domestic destinations for Liberation Day <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">(Based on Agoda accommodation search data)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Busan<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Seoul<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Sokcho<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Jeju<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Gangneung<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Agoda&#8217;s accommodation search data indicates that <span class=\"xn-location\">Busan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Seoul<\/span>, Sokcho, Jeju, and Gangneung are the top destinations for domestic travelers this Liberation Day. Among these, Sokcho and Gangneung are less known to international travelers. Sokcho offers a unique blend of mountains, lakes, and the sea, and Agoda provides a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/travel-guides\/south-korea\/sokcho-si\/3-days-in-sokcho-si-a-diverse-exploration-of-nature-and-culture\/?cid=-218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel guide<\/a> for this destination. Gangneung, located in Gangwon province, is renowned for its coastal attractions, including Gyeongpo Beach and Jeongdongjin Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Agoda continues to support travelers with its extensive offerings, including over 4.5 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, all of which can be combined in the same booking. For more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agoda&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\">&#8212; ENDS &#8212;<\/p>\n<p>NOTE TO EDITORS<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT THE DATA: The ranking is based on accommodation searches made on Agoda between 16 July and <span class=\"xn-chron\">6 August 2024<\/span>, for check-ins on <span class=\"xn-chron\">15 August 2024<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT AGODA <\/p>\n<p>Agoda, a digital travel platform, helps anyone see the world for less with its great value deals on a global network of <span class=\"xn-money\">4.5M<\/span> hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Agoda.com and the Agoda mobile app are available in 39 languages and supported by 24\/7 customer support.<\/p>\n<p>Headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG) and employs over 7,000 staff members in 26 markets, dedicated to leveraging best-in-class technology to make travel even easier.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 13, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Digital travel platform\u00a0Agoda reports a 36% increase in outbound travel from <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span> this Liberation Day compared to the same holiday last year. Travelers taking advantage of Korea&#8217;s Liberation Day holiday on <span class=\"xn-chron\">August 15<\/span> have their eyes set on <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span> in particular.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Top outbound destinations for Liberation Day <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">(Based on Agoda accommodation search data)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Fukuoka, Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Tokyo, Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Osaka, Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Nha Trang, Vietnam<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Bangkok, Thailand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The neighboring island nation <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span> stands out as the most popular overseas destination for South Korean travelers, occupying the top three spots with <span class=\"xn-location\">Fukuoka<\/span> leading <span class=\"xn-location\">Tokyo<\/span> in second and <span class=\"xn-location\">Osaka<\/span> in third. The Japanese destinations are followed by <span class=\"xn-location\">Nha Trang<\/span> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand&#8217;s<\/span> capital <span class=\"xn-location\">Bangkok<\/span>, respectively.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Andrew Smith<\/span>, Senior Vice President, Supply at Agoda shared, &#8220;Even though Koreans are avid travelers year-round, it&#8217;s always exciting to zoom in on important holidays like Liberation Day and see the trends. It&#8217;s no surprise that destinations in <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span> are in the top five, but <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span> occupying the top three spots is quite a feat. The preference for Japanese destinations underscores the strong cultural and tourism ties between the two markets.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Top domestic destinations for Liberation Day <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">(Based on Agoda accommodation search data)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Busan<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Seoul<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Sokcho<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Jeju<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Gangneung<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Agoda&#8217;s accommodation search data indicates that <span class=\"xn-location\">Busan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Seoul<\/span>, Sokcho, Jeju, and Gangneung are the top destinations for domestic travelers this Liberation Day. Among these, Sokcho and Gangneung are less known to international travelers. Sokcho offers a unique blend of mountains, lakes, and the sea, and Agoda provides a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/travel-guides\/south-korea\/sokcho-si\/3-days-in-sokcho-si-a-diverse-exploration-of-nature-and-culture\/?cid=-218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel guide<\/a> for this destination. Gangneung, located in Gangwon province, is renowned for its coastal attractions, including Gyeongpo Beach and Jeongdongjin Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Agoda continues to support travelers with its extensive offerings, including over 4.5 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, all of which can be combined in the same booking. For more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agoda&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\">&#8212; ENDS &#8212;<\/p>\n<p>NOTE TO EDITORS<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT THE DATA: The ranking is based on accommodation searches made on Agoda between 16 July and <span class=\"xn-chron\">6 August 2024<\/span>, for check-ins on <span class=\"xn-chron\">15 August 2024<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT AGODA <\/p>\n<p>Agoda, a digital travel platform, helps anyone see the world for less with its great value deals on a global network of <span class=\"xn-money\">4.5M<\/span> hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Agoda.com and the Agoda mobile app are available in 39 languages and supported by 24\/7 customer support.<\/p>\n<p>Headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG) and employs over 7,000 staff members in 26 markets, dedicated to leveraging best-in-class technology to make travel even easier.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7245","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7245"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7245\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7245"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7245"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}