Key Takeaways
- In 2023, Seoul's hotel industry achieved a total revenue of 5.2 trillion KRW, reflecting a 15.3% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic tourism recovery.
- The average annual revenue per available room (RevPAR) in Seoul hotels reached 120,000 KRW in 2023, up 18% from 2022.
- Luxury hotels in Seoul contributed 42% of the total hotel revenue in 2023, amounting to 2.18 trillion KRW.
- In 2023, Seoul hotel occupancy rates averaged 78.5%, a 12.4% increase from 2022.
- Luxury segment occupancy in Seoul hit 85.2% in 2023, peaking at 92% during cherry blossom season.
- Mid-range hotels in Seoul maintained 76.8% occupancy throughout 2023.
- Average Daily Rate (ADR) for Seoul hotels was 152,000 KRW in 2023, up 14% YoY.
- Luxury 5-star hotels in Seoul averaged 450,000 KRW ADR in 2023.
- 4-star hotels ADR stood at 220,000 KRW on average in Seoul 2023.
- Seoul had 1,450 hotels with 180,000 rooms as of end-2023.
- 5-star hotels numbered 120 in Seoul, comprising 25,000 rooms in 2023.
- New hotel openings added 8,500 rooms to Seoul market in 2023.
- International arrivals to Seoul reached 12.5 million in 2023, boosting hotel demand.
- Chinese tourists numbered 4.8 million visitors staying in Seoul hotels 2023.
- Japanese tourists to Seoul hotels: 2.1 million in 2023, up 40% YoY.
Seoul's hotel industry flourished last year thanks to surging post-pandemic tourism.
Occupancy and Utilization
Occupancy and Utilization Interpretation
Pricing and Rates
Pricing and Rates Interpretation
Revenue and Financials
Revenue and Financials Interpretation
Supply and Inventory
Supply and Inventory Interpretation
Tourism and Demand Drivers
Tourism and Demand Drivers Interpretation
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