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South Korean casinos see surge in profits with return of Chinese tourists

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South Korea's casinos, exclusively for foreign visitors, are experiencing a significant upswing due to the return of Chinese tourists. This trend is expected to boost profits in the latter half of the year, as casino performance is directly linked to inbound travel. Analysts note that current indicators, such as arrivals and foreign spending, are confirming a strong recovery in tourism. AI

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South Korean casinos see surge in profits with return of Chinese tourists

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · The Korea Times ·

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

    South Korea’s foreigner-only casinos are gaining renewed momentum this year, triggered by a steady recovery in inbound tourism and expectations of a surge in Chinese group travel in the second half, according to a recent analysis by Shinhan Securities. Unlike other tourism segmen…

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