Articles tagged “south korea”

Tourism

China Waives Visa Rule for 7 More Countries — A ‘Surprise’ Entrant Joins the List

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.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 week ago

China Waives Visa Rule for 7 More Countries — A ‘Surprise’ Entrant Joins the List

Airlines

India’s Plans for Airport Expansion – India Report

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

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

India’s Plans for Airport Expansion – India Report

Tourism

BTS’ Jin Leads Global Tourism Push as Seoul Turns Up K-Pop Charm

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.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

BTS’ Jin Leads Global Tourism Push as Seoul Turns Up K-Pop Charm

Tourism

Japan’s 35 Million Tourist Bonanza in 2024: Great for Business, Not So Much for Overtourism

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.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Japan’s 35 Million Tourist Bonanza in 2024: Great for Business, Not So Much for Overtourism

Tourism

South Korea Adds NewJeans as Tourism Ambassadors to Ride K-Pop ‘Hallyu’ Wave

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.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

South Korea Adds NewJeans as Tourism Ambassadors to Ride K-Pop ‘Hallyu’ Wave

Airlines

IndiGo Introduces Hotel Booking Option — India Report

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?

Bulbul Dhawan | 5 months ago

IndiGo Introduces Hotel Booking Option — India Report

Tourism

Latest Move to Fight Overtourism in India – India Report

The court’s order follows the Tamil Nadu government report that said 20,000 vehicles enter these hill stations every day. This posed concerns for the elephants in the region as well as the drought prevailing in the Nilgiris.

Bulbul Dhawan | 7 months ago

Latest Move to Fight Overtourism in India – India Report

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.

Gordon Smith | 9 months ago

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.

Bulbul Dhawan | 9 months ago

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.

Gordon Smith | 10 months ago

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