Articles tagged “south korea”

While the government shutdown had not yet had a serious impact on leisure travel business as of last week, many travel advisors became increasingly concerned about what a prolonged shutdown could mean.

Korean tour agencies got a harsh wakeup call last year. This year, they must prove they have a reason to exist alongside foreign online travel agencies and booming travel startups.

An international dispute that forced itinerary changes for China-based cruises threw operators for a loop, but demand seems fundamentally intact. If tensions ease and South Korea reopens, will pricing return to high levels or have lower fares become the new normal?

China outbound travel is booming and has a long way to go before maturity. Individual destinations should pursue the market, but be cognizant of the risks. South Korea serves as an example of what can happen when the Chinese government changes course.

Mentoring programs may be one of the more effective hospitality human resource strategies that money can't necessarily buy.

It takes a great deal or coordination and planning to get consistency in signage. The Koreans' efforts here should be applauded.

South Korea’s previous tourism ads starred young K-Pop stars that attracted a primarily Asian market, but its newest campaign led by the international star and airing on global TV networks is expected to draw a broader base of visitors.

"Gangnam Style" was already an unofficial Korean tourism vehicle, so why not make it official? Tune in next month for the video clip.