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DAYOUNG KIM | FOUNDER of hitchhickr.com
I am a leading travel industry analyst, professional speaker, and published author based in South Korea, specializing in consumer travel trends, future mobility, and digital transformation in tourism. I am the author of several trend-forecasting books, including "2026 Travel Trends" and "Travel of the Future."
With over 15 years of experience in the Korean travel ecosystem—starting as a travel magazine editor and evolving into an independent industry consultant—I deliver data-driven insights and keynote lectures for major hospitality corporations, government tourism boards, and tech conferences.
As the founder of HITCHHICKR, a premium digital media platform and YouTube channel with 80,000+ subscribers, I bridge the gap between B2B industry insights and B2C consumer behavior, focusing on "Smart Luxury" and tech-savvy FIT (Free Independent Travelers) in Korea.
Why did you join the community?
Q&ATo connect with global travel tech startups, hospitality brands, and tourism boards seeking deep entry strategies into the Korean outbound market. I am open to keynote speaking engagements, panel discussions, and market entry consulting.
What was your first travel job?
Q&AEditor at AB-ROAD, a monthly B2C travel magazine in South Korea.
