Shinsegae opens ‘The Heritage’ in the heart of Seoul
Shinsegae Department Store presents 'The Heritage,' a new iconic culture house in Myeong-dong•Namdaemun, where Seoul's rich history, luxury, and trends merge in a 90-year-old historical…
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Chinese tourism ministry reports 126 million travelled for this year’s Qingming Festival
China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism reports that 126 million citizens travelled during the three-day Qingming Festival which began on 4th April.
Showcasing ‘South Korea’ to Qatari travellers
South Korea offers a unique cultural experience that inspires Qatari travellers seeking to explore a land where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modernity.
Airbus delivers South Korea’s first ACH160
Airbus recently delivered South Korea’s first ACH160 to business aviation operator K-Aviation.
Phong Nha in Vietnam is Agoda’s most affordable Asian destination for spring 2025
Digital travel platform Agoda revealed its list of the most affordable destinations in the Asia Pacific for spring 2025.
Agoda reveals the top five Asian forest destinations
In commemoration of the International Day of Forests today, 21st March, digital travel platform Agoda revealed its list of the five most popular forest destinations across Asia.
Korean Air upgrades airport lounges
Korean Air announced two new initiatives under its current service enhancement strategy, involving improvements to airport lounges and new cabins for aircraft.
HK Express introduces two new routes to South Korea
Cathay Group’s low-cost carrier HK Express recently introduced two new routes connecting Hong Kong with South Korea.
Korea Tourism Organization signs MOU with Thomas Cook India & SOTC
Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel travel services company and its group company SOTC Travel, have signed a strategic 24-month partnership with Korea Tourism…
Korean Air launches new branding after USD1.3 billion Asiana acquisition
Korean Air has launched new aircraft livery and corporate branding that will be introduced across the company as it combines with South Korean rival Asiana Airlines to become one of Asia's…
Agoda releases insights on South Korean women’s travel habits
As the world celebrated International Women's Day on Saturday, 8th March, online travel platform Agoda released its latest travel insights about South Korean women.
Vietnam renews visa waiver for 12 countries
Vietnam announced the renewal of its unilateral visa waiver policy for citizens of 12 Asian and European nations until 2028 on Friday, 7th March.
Emirates introduces retrofitted Boeing 777s to Seoul and London Stansted
Emirates will expand the list of cities served by its refurbished Boeing 777 to Seoul, South Korea starting 14 April* and London Stansted in the UK from 7 May*, as aircraft sporting upgraded…
South Korea records nearly 1.12 million arrivals in January
The state-run Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) reports that nearly 1.12 million tourists arrived in South Korea in January 2025.
A stronger yen could curb Korean arrivals in Japan
As Japan continues to battle with overtourism, it may soon see a significant reduction in the number of Korean arrivals into the country.
IHG appoints Bryan Chan as its new vice-president for development in Southeast Asia and Korea
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced the appointment of Bryan Chan as its new vice-president for development in South East Asia and Korea today, 6th March.
South Korea implements e-Arrival Card for inbound passengers
South Korea introduces the e-Arrival card, allowing visitors to submit their entry information online in advance instead of the current paper arrival form system, which is planned to be…
