Articles tagged “south korea”

China’s visa-free policies go beyond travel convenience — they’re a strategic driver of the country’s inbound tourism rebound.

While no two markets are the same, fears of a global slowdown in airline capacity growth were unfounded in 2024. These new figures set up 2025 to be another year of robust network expansion.

It’s been a sky-high saga worthy of a K-Drama script. After more than four years, South Korea’s two biggest airline groups have become one. Skift is here to help make sense of it all.  

More than four years after it was first proposed, the final destination for this ultra long-haul transaction appears in sight. What follows next could prove very interesting indeed.

China’s visa-waiver list has a clear message: it’s rolling out the welcome mat for high-spending, long-staying European travelers. It's a smart move to capture more of Europe’s thriving outbound tourism market to give China’s tourism sector a fresh boost.

As demand for air travel and airline capacity increases, airport infrastructure is being ramped up to cater to a surge in passengers.

Seoul's betting big on K-pop's global pull, and it’s working. BTS’ Jin is fronting their latest tourism push, showing that K-pop’s influence isn’t just hype — it’s real economic power.

The weak yen has definitely boosted Japan's tourism industry, but as the country rides this wave of visitors, it’s going to be a tightrope walk — balancing the economic gains with the realities of overtourism.

For those asking, ‘What's Hallyu?’ you’re clearly not young enough! The Korean wave is huge, and the tourism ministry is make sure that it taps into this craze to attract foreign visitors.

IndiGo's decision to add a hotel booking platform to its website and app seems to be aimed at targeting potential customers looking for a one-step solution for hotel and flight bookings. It is not the first Indian airline to make this move, but for a user base that pivots towards OTAs to find the most price-conscious option as well as deals, will this work?