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Get your queries reverted to in Korean on DOT’s tourist hotline

Beginning in February, tourists can access support from Korean-speaking agents through the Department of Tourism's (DOT) expanded Tourist Assistance Call Center (TACC)

Global

India allows VoA for nations of Japan, South Korea & UAE

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that the Visa-on-Arrival facility would now be available for nationals of Japan, South Korea, UAE.

Airlines and Aviation

Vietjet boosts air travel across Asia-Pacific with new China and South Korea routes

Vietjet has marked a significant milestone in its Asia-Pacific journey with the launch of the inaugural direct service from Ho Chi Minh City to Xi’an, China, and the introduction of the Nha Trang – Daegu, South Korea, route.

Asia

Skyscanner Savings Generator tool now available to more markets in APAC

 Skyscanner has launched its Savings Generator tool in India, Singapore and South Korea. In Australia, this release is a refreshed and updated version of the initial edition launched in September 2023.

Global

DOT: Philippines receives 2 million international visitors; Tourism receipts hit PHP158 billion in the first three months of 2024

The Philippines has already received over two million international visitors this month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported on Wednesday (April 24).

Airlines and Aviation

UK travel agents go for a Mega FAM Trip to Korea

Korean Air, the Korean Tourism Organisation (KTO) and LOTTE Hotels & Resorts collaborated on a joint UK travel industry Fam trip to South Korea.

Attractions

Under the theme “Flickering Shores, Sea Imaginaries”, Sea Art Festival in Busan runs until November 19

Organized by the Busan Biennale Organizing Committee, Sea Art Festival is one of the most seminal and accessible outdoor art exhibitions in South Korea.

Global

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 Understanding (MOU) to elevate and drive the event industry between Thailand and Korea.

Airlines and Aviation

Vietjet reports VND168 billion profit in Q1/2023

Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company has recorded its positive performance in Q1/2023, resulting from stable domestic flight operation and expansion of the international network. 

Airlines and Aviation

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 Korea’s second largest city, Busan.

India

India makes Covid-19 test mandatory for travellers from 6 destinations

India has made Covid-19 negative test mandatory for travellers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand from Jan 1, its health minister said on Thursday.

Global

Air India Express issues COVID-19 guidelines

Air India Express on Tuesday issued guidelines for the maintenance of Covid-appropriate behaviour by travellers travelling from UAE to India.

Airlines and Aviation

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 Korea.

China

Trip.com Group data shows outbound flight bookings surge from Mainland China

On the morning of 27 Dec , Trip.com Group, recorded a staggering 254% increase in mainland China's outbound flight bookings compared to a day earlier.

Global

Japan remains top destination for Thai travellers 

Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, today revealed Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom make up the top five most desired international destinations for Thai travellers, according to a Thailand’s Travel Intentions Study 2023 – Outbound Edition (“the Study”).

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