{
  "id": 15710689,
  "title": "Busan ranks No. 5 on Expedia's Top 10 global travel destinations for 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/busan-ranks-no-5-on-expedias-top-10-global-travel-destinations-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T06:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20261020/busan-ranks-no-5-on-expedias-top-10-global-travel-destinations-for-2027"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Busan, Korea's vibrant southeastern port city renowned for its beaches and bustling seafood markets, is ascending the ranks as one of Asia's most sought-after travel destinations, according to Expedia's annual ranking for 2027. This accomplishment places Busan as the only Korean destination featured in Expedia's \"Unpack ’27\" report, boasting a top-five worldwide ranking due to a staggering 50 percent surge in travel searches compared to the previous year.\n\nSouth Lake Tahoe, California, led the pack with a remarkable 195 percent increase in search activity, closely followed by Hyogo, Japan, at 95 percent growth, Punta del Este, Uruguay, with a 65 percent rise, and Sedona, Arizona, experiencing a 55 percent surge in interest. Expedia lauded Busan for its dynamic coastal ambiance, traditional markets, and diverse culinary offerings, suggesting Haedong Yonggung Temple, Haeundae Beach, and Jagalchi Market as must-visit sites for tourists eager to experience the city in a single day.\n\nFurthermore, Busan successfully met Expedia's stringent Smart Travel Health Check standards, a designation that acknowledges destinations embodying sustainable tourism practices endorsed by the World Travel & Tourism Council.",
  "summary": "Busan — Korea’s vibrant southeastern port city celebrated for its beaches and bustling seafood markets — is cementing its status as one of Asia's hottest escapes, jumping into Expedia’s top ten global destinations for 2027 following a dramatic spike in worldwide travel searches. The city was the only destination in Korea to make the list in Expedia’s “Unpack ’27” report, ranking fifth worldwide…",
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    "Busan ranks No. 5 globally in Expedia's 2027 Top 10 travel destinations",
    "Travel searches for Busan surged 50% compared to previous year",
    "Busan meets Expedia's Smart Travel Health Check standards for sustainable tourism"
  ],
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Busan ranks No. 5 on Expedia's Top 10 global travel destinations for 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/busan-ranks-no-5-on-expedias-top-10-global-travel-destinations-for-15714426",
        "published": "2026-10-20T07:17:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}