Chuseok Holiday Lacks Alternative Public Holiday... Where Are People Heading?

September is already here. We hope you stay strong this month, and remember that the Chuseok holiday is just around the corner.

However, this upcoming holiday period is relatively short at just four days.

As a result, an increasing number of people are planning short yet fulfilling trips centered around nearby travel destinations.

Rather than traveling far for an extended period, there is a surge in demand for short 2- to 3-night trips to nearby locations, where travelers can stay at high-end accommodations and focus on relaxation.

In fact, data from hotel reservation platforms show that 2- to 3-night stays accounted for approximately 60 percent of all total nights searched during the Chuseok period, marking an increase of about 10 percentage points compared to last year when the holiday was longer.

Interest has also concentrated on destinations with shorter travel times.

Among the top 10 searched destinations, 8 were in Japan and domestically, with Tokyo ranking first.

A trend toward preferring higher-tier accommodations to make up for the shorter travel period was also observed.

Searches for 4- and 5-star hotels reportedly accounted for 60 percent of all overnight stays searched during the holiday period.
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