"Package Travelers Accompanied by Minors Increase 162 Times Compared to Last Year"

Interpark, Analysis of Ticket Sales in January-February
Recovered to 88% Level Compared to Pre-COVID-19

Interpark announced on the 22nd that the number of package tour customers traveling with minors from January to February this year increased by 16,113% (162 times) compared to the same period last year. This represents a recovery to about 88% of the level during the same period in 2019, before COVID-19.

Interpark January-February Overseas Travel with Children Passenger Comparison to Previous Year and Major Destinations
[Photo by Interpark]

The proportion of family travelers among all overseas package tour customers was 35%, the same as in 2019. Accordingly, it is analyzed that the demand for family overseas travel has almost recovered to pre-COVID-19 levels.

The most popular overseas travel destination with children was Guam, a U.S. territory, accounting for 10%. This was followed by Da Nang, Vietnam (9%), Osaka, Japan (7%), Nha Trang, Vietnam (6%), and Saipan, a U.S. territory (5%).

Interpark is running promotions targeting the Guam area that offer benefits such as special prices when traveling with children, additional options for kids, and room upgrades. They also recommended Japanese travel packages for family trips, which combine various experiences such as Universal Studios Osaka, hot springs, and gourmet food that adults and children can enjoy together. There are also Vietnam travel packages available, characterized by affordable prices, excellent resorts, and beautiful scenery.

Yeom Soon-chan, head of Interpark’s Tour Package Business Group, said, "Many travelers went overseas with their children during the first winter vacation period after the skies reopened following more than three years." He added, "We plan to continue offering family travel products and services that provide the highest satisfaction and benefits."