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Korea Visa Application Centres start operations in Chennai and Bengaluru
The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai, India, launched its new and spacious visa application centres in Chennai and Bengaluru starting 1 September 2023 for the…
What’s #trending in Seoul? A guide to what’s hot among the locals, for your next trip to South Korea
Seoul is known for being ahead of the curve when it comes to fashion, beauty, style, music, and F&B. For those planning a visit, this is a guide to what’s in.
Find your…
TUMI launches pop-up in Seoul
TUMI is celebrating its Fall 2023 collection with a pop-up experience open to the public from July 3-15 at Seoul's Lotte World Mall Atrium (1F).
CDL acquires nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeongdong II in Korea
City Developments Limited (CDL), through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, CDL Hotels (Korea) Limited, has acquired the Nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeongdong II in Seoul from Shinhan Nine…
Yellow Balloon Tour signs long-term agreement with Sabre
Yellow Balloon Tour will accelerate its growth using Sabre’s intuitive Sabre Red 360 interface and Sabre APIs to create compelling trips for its travellers as well as using Sabre’s…
Coex and QSNCC signed MOU for the advancement of event industry in Korea and Thailand
The Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) and Coex Convention & Exhibition Center (Coex) from the Republic of Korea (South Korea), have jointly signed a Memorandum of…
Rosewood Seoul to bring a new urban landmark to the dynamic city, opening in 2027
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Eleven D&C Co., Ltd., one of Korea’s leading real estate developers, to manage Rosewood Seoul, a new build ultra-luxury hotel set…
Korean Air showcases a Special Livery
Korean Air hosted an event at the airline’s hangar at Incheon International Airport to showcase a special livery in support of Korea's successful bid to host the World Expo 2030 in South…
Asiana Airlines Announces Seasonal Flights Increase to Sydney
Asiana Airlines is growing its presence in Australia. It has announced plans for a seasonal increase on its Sydney to Seoul route beginning August 2023. In addition, four of Asiana’s…
Chengdu Cultural Tourism Promotion conference comes to Seoul
2023 Chengdu Cultural Tourism Korea Special Promotion opened in Seoul, South Korea, hosted by Chengdu Culture, Radio, Film and Tourism Bureau and GoChengdu participated in the event.
Korean Air Increases Flights to Queensland by 80,000 Seats
Korean Air will fly to Brisbane five times a week, with Korean visitors expected to spend more than $120 million annually in Queensland.
The additional 89,000 inbound seats will…
Sky Vacations announces exclusive tours to Incheon, Korea
Sky Vacations has announced the launch of its new tours to Incheon, gateway to Korea. The destination being a perfect mix of natural beauty, rich history, and modern developments is truly a…
JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa debuts in South Korea with 197 keys
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announced the opening of JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa in Seogwipo, Jeju.
Korean Air expands its network in China
Korean Air has announced that they will resume service and expand their China network by the end of this month.
Korean Air to introduce Korean vegan meals
Korean Air will showcase a new Korean-style vegan meal, which is inspired from Korean traditional cuisine, as an inflight meal option starting from March.
To accommodate the growing…
Chubb enters into partnership with Korean Air
Chubb in Korea announced today that it has entered
into partnership with leading global airline Korean Air, to collaborate on a domestic and overseas travel insurance offering.
This…
Costa Serena Starts Cruising Early From South Korea and Taiwan
Costa Cruises established cooperation with Asian travel firms to restore the Costa Serena, the first Costa ship in Asia since 2020, to service. After three years, the 114,000-ton cruise…
Now fly AirAsia X direct from Kuala Lumpur to Busan
AirAsia X (AAX) announces further expansion into South Korea with exclusive direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Busan, connecting the largest coastal city in the country with Southeast Asia…
Korean Air to re-launch its Prague–Seoul connection
One of the most populous and technologically advanced cities of the world – monuments, modern architecture, shopping, beautiful panoramas, cultural events, and great food – Seoul has it…
Aviation industry’s on the road to recovery: Cho
In his New Year’s address to the Korean Air team, Korean Air’s Chairman and CEO, Walter Cho, emphasized the importance of gaining a competitive edge as the aviation industry normalizes…
T’way Air launches a Pokémon-themed Jet, Pikachu Jet TW
The Pokémon Company (Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Tsunekazu Ishihara) has partnered with T'way Air, a Korean airline, introducing the launch of Pikachu Jet TW, the first Pikachu Jet in…
Seoul to glitter with ‘festivals of light’
Gwanghwamun Square – Is the landmark in Seoul where a feast of light will be held through three festivals simultaneously.
Jining boosts cultural, tourism exchanges with Japan and Korea
Themed on "relishing in the beauty of traditional Chinese culture and reflecting on the wisdom of sages", the cultural, tourism exchanges week with Japan, ROK took place in Jining, which is…
TikTok’s most popular Christmas holiday destinations
As Christmas fast approaches, it’s time to deck the halls and get the advent calendars ready, for the long-awaited day is only around the corner.
Korean Air takes delivery of first A321neo
Korean Air has taken delivery of its first A321neo, becoming a new operator of the best-selling A320 Family. Korean Air’s A321neo features the new Airbus Airspace cabin, bringing premium…
Mesmerising night views at Jeonju Hanok village in Korea
Jeonju City has announced that the “Hanok Village cultural facility and alleyway night view improvement project” has been successfully completed. Now providing tourists and citizens…
Here’s why Busan, South Korea is the perfect venue for World Expo 2030
Busan, South Korea is hard at work to be the confirmed venue for World Expo 2030.
Korea Tourism Organization hosts vegan tour companies
Bibimbap, Gimbap, and Tteokbokki, are dishes that most vegans may not have the opportunity to enjoy when traveling, but four vegan travel providers were able to experience this and so much…
Travel AI startup, Globaleur, raises 2.5m USD to connect end-to-end experience
South Korean travel tech startup, Globaleur, has raised US$ 2.5 million in their pre-series A round and recently completed setting up an office in Singapore as part of their expansion…
Bleisure in Busan
In May 2022, the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) board of directors selected Busan as the venue for the 2025 WADA World Conference.
Hotel Naru Seoul – MGallery Ambassador opens with 196-key
Accor unveils a captivating boutique hotel in Seoul with the opening of Hotel Naru Seoul – MGallery Ambassador. Designed to highlight an array of unique stories, South Korea’s first hotel in…
Airbus and Korea Aerospace Industries deliver first Light Civil Helicopter
Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have delivered the first Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) to a local operator, Gloria Aviation, following certification in September this…
Korean Air selects Amadeus for Skypass
Korean Air has selected Amadeus Customer Loyalty Suite to manage its lifestyle loyalty programme, Skypass. Skypass is one of the largest and most recognised frequent flyer programmes in Asia…
Budapest Airport celebrates commencement of Korean Air’s long-haul link
Budapest Airport has welcomed the arrival of its latest new airline, Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea.
South Korea lifts COVID testing for inbound travellers
South Korea further eases travel as it lifts Covid-19 PCR testing requirement for inbound travellers from 1 October
Alipay+ partners with leading Asian e-Wallets to promote cashless travel in South Korea
Leading mobile payment providers across Asia has announced an integration of Alipay+ cross-border digital payment solutions in South Korea in an effort to jointly promote cashless travel…
Cheapest airlines to upgrade to business and first class with
The airline with the biggest price difference between economy and first class is Etihad Airways with a 1,019% increase
Cheapest airlines to upgrade to business and first class with
South Korea to end the pre-departure Covid-19 test rule
South Korea will end the pre-departure Covid-19 test rule for travellers to the country starting from 3 Sept 2023.
South Korea to remain fastest growing aesthetics market in APAC
South Korea is the fastest growing aesthetics market in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and is expected to retain its position in the future augmented by continuous innovation, growing demand for…
New Seoul Incheon flights from Budapest on Korean Air
Korean Air will operate a weekly service to Budapest from its Seoul Incheon hub, beginning on 3 October, 2022
New Seoul Incheon flights from Budapest on Korean Air
Fly Seoul to Riyadh direct with SAUDIA
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has launched its first direct flight from the South Korean capital of Seoul to Riyadh.
South Korea reopens unrestricted travel for Indian tourists
Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) India, the tourism arm of the Republic of Korea under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, has announced the re-opening of South Korea to all Indian…
A Brand New Korean Airline Air Premia just launched
Air Premia is a new airline based in the Republic of Korea. It just started non stop air service between Seoul and Singapore.
A Brand New Korean Airline Air Premia just launched
Singapore Tourism expands reach into Asia
The reopening of borders in the Asian region in recent months has led to a strong growth in Singapore’s international arrivals.
Singapore Tourism expands reach into Asia
Travel and tourism deal activity up in first half of 2022
While travel and tourism deal activity improved in several key global markets, some markets experienced decline
Travel and tourism deal activity up in first half of 2022
South Korea reopens for Indian travellers
Indian travellers can now apply for a short term (C-3) visa which allows foreigners to stay up to 90 days for marketing research, travel, visiting relatives, meetings or similar reasons
Outbound tourism from South Korea set to boom with COVID-19 travel restrictions easing up
Due to plummeting traveller confidence and stringent COVID-19 measures, outbound tourism from South Korea reduced to mere fractions of what they were in pre-pandemic times.
Why Korea is garnering merit as the optimal incentive travel destination
According to a well-known futurologist who declared that “the world is making a fundamental shift from industrial production to cultural production,” the growing dominance of the content…
South Korea exempts fully vaccinated travellers from self quarantine
Vaccinated foreign travellers to South Korea will be exempted from the seven-day self-quarantine starting from March 21
‘Busan HAEVENUE’, the best MICE destination in the post-pandemic era
'HAEVENUE' (Haeundae International Conference Complex) with potential for MICE business in Busan, will grow into the 'optimal MICE destination' in the post-Covid world.
THAI unveils charter flight offerings from Busan
Thai Airways International will fly a charter series on the Busan – Bangkok route to ferry Korean tourists to Thailand from January to March 2022.
The airline’s chief commercial…
Seoul gears up to welcome tourists after COVID-19
Seoul, the dynamic capital of South Korea where tradition and modernity coexist, turns itself into an accessible tourism city that is convenient for everyone to travel.
The Bubble Burst: Japan and South Korea Close Their Borders
Japan and South Korea have tightened border controls for all foreign visitors worldwide.
No quarantine for fully vaccinated South Koreans in Australia starting December 1
Tourism Australia is excited to be welcoming back fully-vaccinated travellers from South Korea as it reopens its borders to quarantine-free travel starting 1 December.
Korea Tourism Organization launches “Come Play with Korea K-VIBE Festa”
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization have launched a new campaign 'Come Play with Korea, K-VIBE Festa' using the metaverse platform on an extended…
South Korea and Singapore tourism boards to co-promote both destinations
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-promote both destinations, develop tech solutions to…
Australia’s travel bubble with Japan and South Korea to start soon
Australia will soon open to two additional countries as the national vaccination rate prepares to reach 90%.
Do I need a visa to visit South Korea?
South Korea has so much to offer when it comes to tourism and travel. From palaces to cultural sites and more, it’s no wonder so many people want to visit this beautiful country. If…
Korean Air is retiring all Airbus A380s and Boeing 747-8s
Korean Air has announced the end of the long-haul quad-jet era, with the retirement of the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8.
Korean Air wins Air Transport World Airline of the Year Award
Korean Air has been announced the winner of one of the most prestigious honours in the aviation industry: Air Transport World’s (ATW) 2021 Airline of the Year.
Travel to Seoul, South Korea in these six sites post-COVID era
As countries pick up their pace of vaccinations and sign travel bubble agreements, Seoul seeks to boost tourism by promoting these various sites for international travel post-COVID era.
Why you should pay attention to South Korea’s outbound tourism
South Korea may become the third-largest source market out of the APAC region going forward, according to GlobalData.
Korean Air receives ‘5-Star COVID Safety Rating’ from Skytrax
Korean Air has been certified as a 5-star COVID-safe airline by Skytrax, becoming one of a few global airlines to achieve the recognition for COVID-19 safety standards.
Former airline boss fined for refusing crew menstrual leave
A former South Korean airline boss has been fined for refusing to let flight crew take their legally enshrined menstrual leave.
Korean Air to trial IATA’s Travel Pass
Korean Air customers will be among the first in the world to have access to an IATA app that provides a secure system to manage their COVID-19 testing or vaccination information digitally.
Korean Air to buy Asiana Airlines for USD 1.6 billion
South Korean flag carrier Korean Air said today it will buy out its smaller troubled rival Asiana Airlines in a USD 1.6 billion deal as it looks to consolidate with the coronavirus pandemic…
Travel to South Korea is allowed but COVID cases remain low
You are probably unaware but foreign nationals, including tourists, are allowed to travel to South Korea.
Japan and South Korea lift entry ban on business travel
Japan and South Korea have now agreed to restart business travel starting on 8 October
Korean Air gets ready to deliver COVID-19 vaccine to the world
Korean Air has launched a COVID-19 vaccine transport task force to prepare for the safe and swift transport of the vaccine once it becomes available.
KTO unveils ‘TakeMeBackToKorea’ campaign to inspire travellers
Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) has launched a new campaign - #TakeMeBackToKorea for holidaymakers to wander in Korean reminisce
Incheon airport first in Asia-Pacific to receive health accreditation
Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific today announced that Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea is the first airport in the Asia-Pacific region to be accredited…
Accor and sbe unveil first Mondrian hotel in Asia in coolest district of K-pop city
Mondrian Seoul Itaewon in marks the fifth property in the Mondrian portfolio
Korean Air prioritises digitalisation with new partnership
As airlines prepare to take off in a post-pandemic world, carriers need to figure out how to rebuild in a rapidly evolving global environment where historical data no longer applies. As the…
Mercure Ambassador makes a splash in Seoul’s trendy district
Accor Ambassador Korea, in partnership with Seohan Tourism Development has announced the upcoming opening of Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae this August. Locally inspired and offering a…
Korean Air implements ‘Back to Front’ zone boarding
Korean Air has implemented a ‘back to front’ zone boarding system for all economy class passengers on domestic and international routes, which will ensure that passengers seated at the…
Korean Air to restart international flight operations in June
Korean Air will operate 32 of its 110 international routes throughout the month of June as its international flights will operate at 20% capacity compared to planned operations.
It…
Chinese overseas travel sentiment grows as first-mover
According to the China Philippines Travel Sentiment Survey, conducted in the first week of May by hospitality consulting group C9 Hotelworks and Delivering Asia Communications, the key…
5 Regions winning the battle against COVID-19 and here’s what they’re doing
some other countries appear to have managed to slow down the rate of new cases and now seem to be on a slow and possibly difficult path towards recovery. Here they are:
Korean Air provides masks for Wuhan residents
Korean Air is providing emergency relief supplies to residents of Wuhan, China, the epicentre of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The South Korean flag carrier delivered…
Avani debuts in South Korea with Busan hotel
Avani Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the brand new 289-room Avani Central Busan Hotel in South Korea. Renowned for its status as the country’s main commercial port,…
Korean Air becomes Budapest’s latest airline
Budapest Airport’s record growth continues as the Hungarian capital announces yet another new airline for summer 2020. Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea, will operate…
South Korea picks 5 cities as new tourism hubs
The South Korean government has chosen five cities as new tourism hubs in an effort to spread the tourism revenues beyond its capital city of Seoul. The cities of Busan, Gangneung,…
Vietjet links Can Tho with Seoul and Taipei
New-age carrier Vietjet has inaugurated the first two international services connecting Can Tho, the hub city of Mekong Delta region with Taipei and Seoul, the capital cities of Taiwan…
Asiana Airlines gets a breather
The news that a consortium formed between South Korea-based construction company Hyundai Development Co (HDC) and Mirae Asset Daewoo has agreed to acquire controlling stake in…
Travel tech this week: Start-ups raised millions for expansion
For travel tech news this week, it is indeed happy holidays for some start-ups as they raised millions to fuel their expansion.
6 must-visit destinations in December
The festive season is here and Cathay Pacific has revealed the six must-visit destinations this month where travellers can fully enjoy the holiday season.
9 kid-friendly tourist attractions in Asia
When parents touch down in a new country (after hearing 'are we there yet?' for hours on end), they need to have a plan.
“Safety does not have to be serious or boring”: K-Pop stars create new safety vid
Korean Air has unveiled global K-pop supergroup, SuperM as the stars of its new safety video.
A collaboration between the airline and SM Entertainment, the video was aired for the…
Korean Air faces the future with new boarding technology
Korean Air has announced the introduction of facial recognition boarding tech in Atlanta, US. As of 1 November, passengers on flight KE036 in Atlanta will be able to board after a facial…
Korean Air helps renovate damaged homes in Sri Lanka
Korean Air’s volunteer group performed volunteer work in Sri Lanka in October for the underprivileged local community in the suburbs of Colombo. The area was severely damaged by the…
Korean Air launches new routes into China and the Philippines
Korean Air has announced a tranche of new routes this week, including flights to Clark, in the Philippines; Nanjing, in China on 27 October. As well as, both, Zhangjiajie and Hangzhou,…
Myanmar Airways makes Seoul its 10th destination
Myanmar Airways International has confirmed it will introduce a new nonstop service from its Yangon base to Seoul in South Korea this December. The airline, which has strong links with…
Budapest’s got a LOT of Seoul
With the number of Korean visitors quadrupling over the last four years, Budapest Airport and LOT Polish Airlines have worked closely together to launch new link between Hungary’s…
Air India announces direct Delhi-Seoul flight
Air India has announced its new direct route of Delhi – Seoul, starting from 19 September. The national carrier will operate direct flights four days a week on the two route using the…
SIA comes to Busan to help boost passenger capacity
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced today that, as of 28 October 2019, it will take over operations of services to Busan, in South Korea, from regional division SilkAir, in efforts to…
TAT’s ‘happy shopping’ campaign jazzes up tourism offering in Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) together with key public-private sector partners are jointly launching a ‘Happy Shopping’ campaign to stimulate inbound travel and tourist…
Accor Ambassador Korea launches first Sofitel Hotel
Accor Ambassador Korea has announced the launch of its first Sofitel Hotel & Serviced Residences in Songpa, Seoul. Slated to open in 2021, the announcement comes as the Accor Group…
Korean Air reduces flights to Japan in bid to develop APAC and Chinese services
Korean Air has announced its plans to adjust the frequency of some routes, in consideration of decreasing demand of Japanese routes due to Korea-Japan tensions. At the same time, the…
Airbnb creates K-pop themed experiences for Thais
Airbnb Experiences is inviting Thais to take their love of Korea to the next level with the launch of Airbnb’s K-pop and K-beauty Experiences.
Tourists can now book immersive and unique…
10 most Insta-worthy experiences
From a trip down the picturesque French Riviera to a captivating tour of one of the oldest Hindu temples in Bali, Klook curates the ultimate list of photogenic spots to up the Insta-game.
On a mission: Agoda launches Travel Guides
Nature, beaches, food and drink, landmarks and culture are the five top global reasons to travel, according to new research from Agoda. Whether travellers are looking for nature or…
Budapest Airport got Seoul: Hungarian hub’s new year-round route
LOT Polish Airlines has announced year-round flights between Budapest Airport and Seoul Incheon. The route will be operated three times per week from 22 September by a Boeing 787-8…
Airbus A220-300 hits the road in Asia
An Airbus A220-300 flight test aircraft will visit six Asian destinations as part of a demonstration tour across the region. After a stopover at Seoul’s Incheon Airport the aircraft heads to…
South Korea: An Eid and summer hotspot for Middle East travellers
Cathay Pacific and Korea Tourism Organisation have joined hands to provide travellers with even more reasons to explore Seoul, Jeju and Busan. Listed as one of the airline’s top Eid and…
South Koreans are cancelling their Japan trip amid trade war
Amid the ongoing trade row between South Korea and Japan, reports claimed that South Koreans are boycotting Japan and travel agencies said that demand for Japan tours fell by 50%, along with…
Korea to get more playful with Moxy Seoul debut
Marriott International has announced the signing of Moxy Seoul Insadong, marking the debut of the Moxy brand in Korea. Centrally situated in lively Insadong, one of the most happening…
Etihad upgrades aircraft on key Asian routes
Etihad has added capacity to several of its key Asian routes, adding larger aircraft onto its flights to Chengdu, Seoul and Shanghai.
The carrier’s daily Abu Dhabi-Chengdu route has…
Etihad launches A380 service to Seoul
UAE’s Etihad Airways celebrated the deployment of its first Airbus A380 ‘super jumbo’ on its scheduled daily services to Seoul, Korea. The occasion was marked in style with a spectacular…
First show: Korean Air to introduce Boeing 787-10 for first time
Korean Air has announced it will introduce 20 Boeing 787-10s, the largest member of the Dreamliner family, for the first time in Korea, and add 10 more 787-9s to its existing fleet.…
Accor’s MGallery to rise in ‘the land of morning calm’
Accor Ambassador Korea Hotel Management Co Ltd has announced it will launch the MGallery brand in the heart of Seoul in 2022.
Grand Hyatt’s 3-year transformation glitters in Seoul
Three years in the making, South Korea's iconic Grand Hyatt Seoul, has unveiled the transformation of its 615 guest rooms and suites.
5 baby-friendly destinations
It is super cost-friendly to travel with a baby, with flight tickets for babies costing only 10% of the adult fare. Contrary to popular belief, travelling with babies is not a painstaking…
“Perfect for business and leisure travellers”: Accor opens Mercure Ambassador Ulsan
Accor has announced the opening of its latest Mercure property in Korea this week, with the launch of Mercure Ambassador Ulsan, a development which sees the company open, what it believes to…
Top 5 cultural cities in the world
There is a breed of travellers that seek the uniqueness of the culture of the country they visited. Culture primarily has to do with people and less with places or things. So visiting…
“Strategic and practical sense”: GTA rebrands in Korea
Spanish firm Hotelbeds has revealed that it will be bringing its GTA brand under the Bedsonline umbrella, in Korea, this week.
5 countries with the biggest increase in popularity
Exotic destinations are rising in popularity as travellers are shunning traditional holiday destinations.
Korean Air’s USD 100m collaboration with Delta
Korean Air has announced a brand new connection to the United States, a development the carrier believes is going to generate up to USD100 million.
Hit the Slopes: Klook reveals top five ski destinations
According to Klook’s internal data, ski-related bookings surged 341% year-over-year when comparing November to December 2017 with the same period in 2018.
AVANI signs second hotel in Busan, South Korea
AVANI Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing for its second South Korean property, located in Busan’s city centre.
Seoul becomes Croatia’s first direct far East Asia connection
Korean Air celebrated its inaugural flight from Seoul, South Korea to Zagreb, Croatia on 1 September, marking the first regular service connecting Croatia and Far East Asia directly.
Korean Air lends a helping to Philippines typhoon region
Keeping up its social responsibility goals, Korean Air's volunteer group “Didimdol” (a Korean word for stepping-stone) flew to the Bicol region in Philippines, to perform volunteer work for…
AccorHotels opens world’s 500th Novotel
The Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun has opened in South Korea.
Robots to take over our airports by 2030
Robots are set to replace the current airport staff and our air travel may soon be devoid of human contact.
Fleet expansion helps push Vietjet to USD60 million profit in Q1 of 2018
Following the arrival of its first new Airbus A321neo in January, VietJet has released its first financial statement of 2018, which displays a massive year-on-year increase of 146%.
Pair of aces: Klook double down on USD$60 million investment
With news of Klook’s successful round of series C funding, coming at the end of last year, where the in-destination platform secured US$60 million (the largest deal of its kind) to expand…
AVANI levels up with AVANI+ brand reconfiguration
Minor Hotels' new brand extension, AVANI+, aims to take things slightly higher by using, “a little bit extra” to enhance the existing brand without creating a new one. We spoke to…
“Stay inspired” GM Mark Meaney discusses the importance of MICE at Conrad Seoul
Following the addition of Conrad Seoul to the city's International Finance Centre, five years ago, the hotel has very quickly gone on to establish itself as one of the main players in the…
What travellers need to know about the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games
Curious about what it’s like to be at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games? Here are some of the things that travellers need to know.
Travel Daily Asia – Conrad Seoul competition winners announced
Travel Daily Asia teamed up with Conrad Seoul to offer two lucky winners a chance to win two nights within a Corner Suite at Conrad Seoul in early 2018.
Korean Air “unbox” their brand new Bombardier
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies, and Korean Air Lines recently celebrated delivery of the airline's first Bombardier CS300 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney's…
Tourism at the centre of Uttar Pradesh and South Korea new partnership
The Uttar Pradesh government today signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea to enhance cooperation in the field of tourism, skill development, culture and farming.
South Korea Templestay programme ushers the new year
The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism is a network of about 130 temples throughout the country which keep the richness of traditional Korean culture and history alive. All year long, the…
PyeongChang 2018: Hilton Win More For Big Dreams
As the official hotel partner of the Chinese Olympic Committee, Hilton kicked off the "Win More For Big Dreams" campaign in Beijing, showcasing its support for the Chinese Sports Delegation…
PyeongChang 2018: Could this be Cool Runnings 2?
Visa have announced the addition of three athletes from the Nigerian Women's Bobsled Team to Team Visa, currently training to become the first ever African representatives, to qualify for…
PyeongChang 2018: Will Visa’s new ‘wearables’ make the podium?
Visa, the payment technology partner at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, has introduced three commercially available wearable payment devices.
Korea welcomed as new member of the Asia Cruise Cooperation
Hainan Provincial Tourism Development Commission, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Philippine Department of Tourism, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, and Xiamen Municipal Tourism Development Commission…
Shinhwa World opens animated theme park Shinhwa World
Shinhwa World, the leisure and entertainment resort located on Jeju Island announced the launch of hotly anticipated Shinhwa Theme Park attraction on Saturday afternoon.
Wyndham Hotel Group opens Ramada Encore in Busan
Wyndham Hotel Group has introduced its first Ramada Encore hotel to Busan with the opening of Ramada Encore Busan Haeundae.
The newly built 402-room hotel, developed under a…
Major movie theme park to rise in Jeju
The Korean resort island of Jeju will soon have another tourist attraction, after Lionsgate agreed to develop a major new movie theme park as part of an integrated resort.
Landing…
Guam tourism thrives despite NK bomb threat
Tourists are not being deterred from visiting the Pacific island of Guam, despite North Korean threats to drop bombs close to the US territory.
The island, which forms part of the…
Klook to lure more Asian visitors to Korea
Klook, the Asian attraction, tour and activity booking platform, has signed a new agreement aimed at attracting more international visitors to South Korea.
The memoranda of…
AccorHotels unveils major multi-property complex in Korea
A major new hotel complex will launch in Seoul in October, bringing four AccorHotels properties to the South Korean capital.
Seoul Dragon City will open on 1 October 2017, comprising…
Asian air route updates from HK Express, Cambodia Angkor Air, Qatar Airways and more
AirAsia adds Malaysian domestic connection
Where? Kuching to Langkawi (both Malaysia)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier…
Four Seasons commits to Korean island development
Four Seasons has agreed to operate a luxury hotel within a major new integrated resort on the South Korean island of Jeju.
A deal with Landing International Development will lead to the…
Etihad flies Dreamliner to Seoul
Etihad Airways has introduced its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the route to Seoul's Incheon International Airport.
The new twin-aisle aircraft will now operate daily flights…
Filipino-Korean airline to launch second route
A new Korean-backed passenger airline in the Philippines is planning to launch its second international route this month.
Pan Pacific Airlines, which is based at Kalibo International…
Le Méridien to debut in Korea
Le Méridien, the upscale European hotel brand now operated by Marriott, is planning to launch its first ever property in South Korea.
Marriott has penned an agreement with Cheonwon…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more
AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities
Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier provides…
IHG sets sights on South Korea
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans for a major expansion of its operations and portfolio in South Korea.
The company currently operates nine hotels in the country…
Korean hotels hit by Chinese tourism decline
Occupancy and rates at hotels in South Korea are declining sharply, as the country struggles to cope with the decline in Chinese visitor arrivals.
Inbound tourism to South Korea has…
Travelport renews Worldspan partnership in Korea
Travelport has renewed its partnership with Sharp Aviation K for the continued distribution of the Worldspan platform in South Korea.
Seoul-based Sharp Aviation K has operated Worldspan…
Asian air route updates: including Singapore Airlines’ latest European connection…
SIA expands A350 network in Europe
Where? Singapore to Stockholm (Sweden)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? Singapore Airlines
Why? SIA continues to utilise its new…
Delta links Seoul with world’s busiest airport
Delta Air Lines has launched a new direct flight connecting Seoul with Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
The new service commenced on Saturday (3 June 2017) and will now…
Artistic makeover for ancient Korean bridge
An ancient bridge in South Korea will be reborn in an art installation, under a project initiated by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).
The Namseok Bridge was built in Cheongju,…
Japan and Korea create combined tours for Indian holidaymakers
The tourism boards of Japan and South Korea have teamed to create a series of new joint itineraries for Indian travellers.
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and Korea…
Korean Air’s Dreamliner makes international debut
Korean Air’s latest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, will make its inaugural international flight on Thursday 1 June 2017.
The twin-aisle aircraft was delivered to Korean…
Korean boost for Lombok tourism
Lombok’s tourism industry will get a significant boost this summer, when Korean Air launches direct flights to the Indonesian resort island.
The Antara news agency reported the general…
South Korea could open road to North for Winter Olympics
The chief organiser of the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea has offered to open a land route for North Korean athletes if they decide to compete south of the border.
The Yonhap…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
Korean Air adds to Spain’s Asian boom
The recent proliferation of air routes between Spain and the Far East has continued, with the launch of Korean Air's inaugural flight to Barcelona.
The national carrier touched down at…
Shilla spreads Stays across South Korea
South Korea's Shilla Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand its upscale business brand, Shilla Stay, with the launch of two new properties.
The new openings include the Shilla…
Korean airports see “alarming” drop in Chinese traffic
South Korea’s airports have seen an “alarming” drop in air traffic from mainland China, according to the Korea Airports Corporation (KAC).
Reported by the Korea Herald, passenger…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia India, Cebgo and more…
Top Asian beach resorts get first direct link
Where? Sanya (China) to U-Tapao (Thailand)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Hainan Airlines
Why? Providing the first…
Hong Kong Airlines teams up with Asiana
Hong Kong Airlines has entered into codeshare partnership with Asiana Airlines, in an effort to provide more flight options between Hong Kong and South Korea.
Under the new agreement,…
Where to Stay: New hotels in KL, Shenzhen, Sydney and more…
Mercure Kuala Lumpur Shaw Parade
Location: Pudu, on the fringe of KL's Bukit Bintang retail and entertainment area
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 213
Facilities: Restaurant, lobby…
Asian air route updates: new flights from SilkAir, SpiceJet and more…
Korean LCC connects to Vietnamese coast
Where? Deagu (South Korea) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? T’way Airlines
Why? Low-cost carrier taps the…
Wyndham makes double launch in Korea
Wyndham Hotel Group has continued its rapid expansion in South Korea with the opening of a pair of new Ramada Encore hotels in South Korea.
Located in the cities of Seoul and…
Korean Air to align US routes with Delta
Korean Air has formed a major new partnership with Delta Air Lines, creating a joint venture to align and expand the two carriers’ trans-Pacific networks.
The memorandum of…
Asiana to debut A350 on Hong Kong route
Hong Kong will be the first international destination to welcome Asiana Airlines' brand new twin-aisle aircraft, the Airbus A350.
The new jet was due to enter service on 15 May 2017…
China’s HNA invests in Asiana owner
China's HNA Group, which owns Hainan Airlines, has agreed to take a stake in Kumho Asiana Group, the parent company of South Korea's Asiana Airlines.
The Korea Herald reports that HNA…
EVA’s latest cartoon jet takes off
EVA Air has unveiled the latest themed aircraft in its partnership with Japanese cartoon creator Sanrio.
Following the previous roll-out of EVA's Hello Kitty jets, the Taiwanese carrier…
New Korean carrier to launch in 2018
A new airline will take to the skies in South Korea next year.
KAIR Airlines will be based in Cheongju, the capital of North Chungcheong province in central South Korea, and will…
Korean Air to fly biggest jets to London
Korean Air will fly its two largest passenger jets to London Heathrow Airport this summer.
Effective 26 March 2017, the national carrier will operate a mixed fleet on its UK route,…
Asiana creates Korea’s first premium economy class
Asiana Airlines will debut its new premium economy class when it launches its first Airbus A350 aircraft in May 2017
The new cabin, known as "Economy Smartium", will become the first…
Airline pulls out of Fukushima over radiation worries
A South Korean airline has decided against launching flights to Japan's Fukushima Airport due to concerns over nuclear radiation.
The Japan Times reports that Jeju Air was planning to…
Korean Air unveils latest long-haul aircraft
Korean Air's fleet modernisation strategy reached another major milestone this week when the airline took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The Seoul-based national…
Asian air route updates: Tigerair Taiwan, Sichuan Airlines and more
Jeju gets new budget service from Taiwan
Where? Taipei (Taiwan) to Jeju, pictured (South Korea)
When? Twice a day, effective 28 March 2017
Who? Tigerair Taiwan
Why? Low-cost carrier…
Etihad flies latest aircraft to Far East
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly its newest aircraft to three major cities in the Far East.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier will take delivery of nine more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in…
Aeromexico spreads wings to South Korea
Aeromexico will expand its Asian network this year with the launch of its first ever flights to South Korea.
Commencing on 27 May 2017, the airline will operate four weekly flights…
Korean LCC pushes ahead with expansion
Jeju Air, the South Korean low-cost carrier, is moving ahead with its expansion plans by placing an order with Boeing for three more aircraft.
The new 737-800 aircraft are worth…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Jeju, Gran Canaria, Can Tho and Casablanca
Ramada Encore Jeju Seongsan
Location: Jeju, South Korea’s popular resort island
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 273
Facilities: Rooftop pool, fitness and business centres, and an…
Asian air route updates: Hainan Airlines, SilkAir, and more
Who's flying where? All is revealed with our round-up of the latest air routes...
Hainan Airlines adds double Laos link
Where? Haikou (China) to Vientiane and Luang Prabang (Laos)…
New service links Hong Kong with Seoul
Hong Kong Airlines launched its inaugural flight service to Seoul.
The new service kicked off on 16 December 2016 and will now operate daily between Hong Kong and the Korean capital's…
Vietjet adds new Asian city-pair
Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has started connecting two previously unlinked Asian cities.
The airline has become the first in history to operate non-stop scheduled flights…
New Korean LCC connects to GDS with Sabre
Travel agents will be able to book Air Seoul's flights for the first time, after the Korean low-cost carrier agreed to start distributing its fares via the Sabre GDS.
The new…
Korean Air debuts in Delhi
Korean Air has launched a new route connecting Seoul and Delhi, the respective capital cities of South Korea and India.
Direct flights between two Asian metropolises kicked off on 1…
Korean Air reveals route shake-up
Korean Air is adding two destinations and cutting two in a significant shake-up of its network.
The national carrier has revealed plans to launch non-stop flights between Seoul and…
Wyndham adds two in Jeju
Wyndham has continued its push into South Korea with the opening of two new hotels on the island of Jeju.
The Ramada Jeju Seogwipo and Days Hotel Jeju Seogwipo Ocean join Wyndham’s…
Vietjet spreads wings to Taiwan and Korea
Vietjet continues to expand its international network with the launch of three new routes to two countries: Taiwan and South Korea.
The first new route will commence on 30 October…
Following Hanjin collapse, Korean Air soars to record profit
Korean Air has reported the largest quarterly profit in its history, dispelling recent worries about its financial stability.
In the third quarter of 2016, which ended on 30…
Korean Air adds capital connection to India
Korean Air has unveiled plans to launch a new route connecting the capital cities of two of Asia's biggest economies: Seoul and Delhi.
Commencing on 1 December 2016, the Korean…
New air bridge between Hong Kong and Seoul
Passengers travelling between Hong Kong and Seoul will soon have another flight option, following the launch of Hong Kong Airlines' new route.
Commencing on 16 December 2016, the…
First Park born in South Korea
Singapore's Park Hotel Group has taken another step forward in its Asia Pacific expansion strategy by signing its first ever property in South Korea.
The company has sealed a deal with…
Korean Air builds bridges across Asia
Korean Air staff have been providing practical support to under-privileged communities across Asia this month, under the airline's CSR campaign.
Employees worked alongside 50 local…
South Korean hotel sector rebounds strongly
Hotels in South Korea appear to have fully recovered from the downturn caused by the MERS outbreak in summer 2015.
According to the latest data from STR, South Korean hotel occupancy…
Korean Air starts charging for no-shows
Korean Air has confirmed that it will start charging passengers who fail to show up for their flight.
The move, which the airline said was being taken to "minimise seat wastage", will…
Thai AirAsia X doubles Seoul service
Thai AirAsia X has announced plans to double the frequency of its Bangkok-Seoul flights for the upcoming high season.
From 30 October 2016 to 25 March 2017, the low-cost carrier will…
Wyndham forges ahead with Korean expansion
Wyndham Hotel Group continues to expand in South Korea, with its focus now shifting to the country's secondary markets.
The US-based hotel group, which is on track triple its Korean…
