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South Korea’s foreigner-only casinos hit jackpot as Chinese tourists return

The News

South Korea's foreigner-only casinos are experiencing renewed growth in 2024, driven by a recovery in inbound tourism and expected increases in Chinese group travel later in the year. An analysis by Shinhan Securities highlights that casino performance is closely linked to international visitor numbers, with Chinese arrivals being a critical factor. The trend contrasts with other tourism sectors, which are more dependent on domestic consumption.

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Why it matters

Casinos gaining renewed momentum due to steady recovery in inbound tourism.

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Key findings

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Casino performance is closely tied to inbound flows, unlike other tourism segments.

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Casinos gaining renewed momentum due to steady recovery in inbound tourism.
Expectation of a surge in Chinese group travel in the second half.

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South Korea’s foreigner-only casinos are experiencing renewed activity this year, driven by a steady recovery in inbound tourism and expectations of an increase in Chinese group travel in the second half, according to a recent analysis by Shinhan Securities.

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Casino performance is closely tied to inbound flows, unlike other tourism segments.

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There are expectations of a surge in Chinese group travel in the second half of 2024.

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South Korea's foreigner-only casinos are gaining renewed momentum in 2024.

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The momentum is triggered by a steady recovery in inbound tourism.

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Chinese visitor growth is the key variable for the remainder of the year.

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