Articles tagged “south korea”

Airlines

This Little-Known Korean Airline Is About to Shake Up European Travel

T'way Air is about to make the leap from regional low-cost player into a true transcontinental airline. History tells us that it may find this challenging.

This Little-Known Korean Airline Is About to Shake Up European Travel

Hotels

Radisson Hotel Group Expands India Presence With 21 Hotel Signings – India Report

During 2023, Radisson Hotel Group in India took some major decisions, such as bringing the Radisson Collection brand to the country. As part of its strategic expansion, it is now looking at tier 2 and 3 markets.

Radisson Hotel Group Expands India Presence With 21 Hotel Signings – India Report

Airlines

Japan Approves Korean Air and Asiana Mega-Merger, But Two Huge Hurdles Remain

Any celebration in Seoul will likely be muted, as airline chiefs know the biggest regulatory challenges are yet to come.

Japan Approves Korean Air and Asiana Mega-Merger, But Two Huge Hurdles Remain

Tourism

#BoycottMaldives Impact: Indian Arrivals Fall to 5th Place – India Report

India's emergence as an outbound tourism powerhouse, prompts the question of whether Maldives can afford to overlook this market for an extended period.

#BoycottMaldives Impact: Indian Arrivals Fall to 5th Place – India Report

Tourism

South Korea Launches Digital Nomad Visa. Coming Soon: Visas for K-Pop Fans

South Korea has its eyes on steady earners with a $66,000 income bar for digital nomads. If it is looking to attract 20 million visitors, it might be time to spice things up a bit more with that K-Culture visa.

South Korea Launches Digital Nomad Visa. Coming Soon: Visas for K-Pop Fans

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Have a New Love Affair with … Iceland

Alongside the gradual resurgence of confidence among Chinese travelers, travel bookings are also making a comeback. Perhaps it's not yet time to write off the Chinese traveler.

Chinese Tourists Have a New Love Affair with … Iceland

Daily Lodging Report

South Korea Takes Steps to Woo More Chinese Tourists

South Korea aims to attract 1.5 million Chinese tourists by the end of the year. Pre-pandemic, nearly five million Chinese visitors came to South Korea yearly.

Tourism

China Defends Visa Backlash Against South Korea, Japan Covid Curbs

Alleged discrimination of the Chinese traveler is at the centre of China's Covid-curbs visa war now underway as authorities continue to question fatalities data coming out of the country.

China Defends Visa Backlash Against South Korea, Japan Covid Curbs

News Blog

Yanolja Profit Rises as Travel Rebounds in Korea and Asia Pacific

Yanolja said this week it expected that a post-pandemic rebound in international travel will continue to boost its twin businesses of online travel sales via a superapp and software sales to hotels and other travel companies. The South Korea-based startup has made progress on both ambitions since 2011, when it received a $1.7 billion investment…

News Blog

South Korea to Lift Pre-Arrival Testing for Inbound Travelers This Week

South Korea will be lifting its requirement for a pre-arrival Covid test to enter the country from Saturday, according to local media reports. The scrapping of pre-arrival tests would be for all arrivals into South Korea, regardless of their vaccination status or the country of departure. However, incoming travelers would still need to take a…