According to online retailer Interpark Tour, the number of hotel reservations made for longer than a week accounted for over 10 percent of all rooms booked, up from the last two years when the figures fluctuated between 8 percent and 9 percent. (Image: Kobiz Media)
SEOUL, June 28 (Korea Bizwire) – An increasing number of South Korean tourists are staying at one hotel or resort for a longer period of time to have a more relaxing holiday.
According to online retailer Interpark Tour, the number of hotel reservations made for longer than a week accounted for over 10 percent of all rooms booked, up from the last two years when the figures fluctuated between 8 percent and 9 percent.
Interpark noted that it was the first time that over one in ten hotel reservations made was for a long term stay since records began at the hotel and flight booking website.
In April, Interpark conducted an online survey asking a total of 1,200 visitors which country was most ideal for a longer holiday.
Bali was the most popular holiday destination, with three in ten respondents favoring the Indonesian island, followed closely by Europe, and Thailand.
Interpark business manager Jung Hye-sook said, “As longer holidays become more common than before, a trend has emerged recently where people are not only planning a longer trip but also staying at the same place for a longer period of time.
“(The trend) reflects the will of many South Koreans, who feel tired both physically and mentall,y and just want to just rest and relax,” Jung added.
Ashley Song (ahsley@koreabizwire.com)
