https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/korea tourism/ Korea Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:33:35+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-london-2024-ruby-james-marketing-manager-korea-tourism-organization/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-london-2024-ruby-james-marketing-manager-korea-tourism-organization/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:33:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korea-raises-pcr-test-requirements/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korea-raises-pcr-test-requirements/ Due to the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in Korea, all international travellers must receive a PCR Test within 1 day of arrival. Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:10:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seouls-hikr-ground-opens-for-global-tourists/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seouls-hikr-ground-opens-for-global-tourists/ The new playground for travellers to Seoul, HiKR Ground, an eXtended Reality Korea promotional hall, has opened its doors. Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:05:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-launches-boston-seoul-connections-as-delta-partnership-takes-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-launches-boston-seoul-connections-as-delta-partnership-takes-off/ The first flight, operated as part of a joint venture with Delta Air Lines, was saluted by a water cannon on arrival and celebrated in speeches by airline and government officials. Tue, 16 Apr 2019 07:21:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jw-marriott-seoul-reopens-following-extensive-renovation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jw-marriott-seoul-reopens-following-extensive-renovation/ Following an extensive eight-month renovation, the hotel’s transformation embraces the revolutionary city of Seoul through contemporary design elements. Fri, 28 Sep 2018 08:53:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accorhotels-to-welcome-four-properties-to-seoul-dragon-city/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accorhotels-to-welcome-four-properties-to-seoul-dragon-city/ Seoul Dragon City will open on October 1st, featuring four AccorHotels brands. The location will feature the 202-room Grand Mercure Ambassador Seoul Yongsan, 286-room Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan, 621-room Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan and a 591-room ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Yongsan. Mon, 14 Aug 2017 09:05:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietjet-to-connect-da-nang-to-seoul-with-new-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietjet-to-connect-da-nang-to-seoul-with-new-flight/ Vietjet is set to open its latest international route from Da Nang to Seoul, South Korea, on May 31st. Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:27:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jeju-air-places-300m-boeing-737-800-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jeju-air-places-300m-boeing-737-800-order/ Boeing and Jeju Air announced an order today for three Next-Generation 737-800s. The order, valued at nearly $300 million at current list prices, will become the airline’s first direct-purchased airplanes from Boeing and fuel the airline’s continued expansion within Asia’s rapidly growing air travel market. Wed, 11 Jan 2017 06:08:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-hotel-seoul-set-for-october-opening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-hotel-seoul-set-for-october-opening/ The countdown is on for one of the year’s most anticipated openings, as Four Seasons puts the final touches of perfection on its first location in Korea. Billed as ‘the future of luxury hospitality’, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is set to open on October 15th 2015. Mon, 10 Aug 2015 08:50:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietjet-launches-new-route-from-ho-chi-minh-city-to-seoul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietjet-launches-new-route-from-ho-chi-minh-city-to-seoul/ Vietjet has announced the launch of a new route linking Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and the capital city of South Korea, Seoul. With a frequency of seven return flights per week, the inaugural flight, which will take off on November 7th, will depart Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 00.15 and arrive at Incheon International Airport at 07.25. Tue, 16 Jun 2015 08:49:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-golf-set-for-international-rise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-golf-set-for-international-rise/ The game of golf in Korea has been advancing rapidly over the years and has risen considerably in popularity of late to become more than just a sport. With its widening reach and appeal to more and more people, golf has definitely become big business. Tue, 01 Jul 2014 09:16:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korea-tourism-showcasing-at-destinations-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korea-tourism-showcasing-at-destinations-2014/ The Korea Tourism Organisation will be exhibiting at the Destinations London Holiday & Travel Show (Earls Court) between 6 and 9 February 2014 on stand AP160; we are delighted to be joined by three tour operators who all specialise in holidays to Korea; Emerald Travel, Holiday Planners & Sarah Korea. Sun, 09 Feb 2014 23:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/go-korea-smart-phone-app-launched/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/go-korea-smart-phone-app-launched/ Feed your smart phone APP-etite with our brand new ‘Go Korea’ application. The London office of the Korea Tourism Organisation has specifically designed and developed this technology to cater for the needs of the UK consumer travel market whether you are a student wishing to explore the amazing culture and history, a holidaymaker seeking something different, an event organiser or business traveller. Wed, 04 Dec 2013 03:30:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/wttc-asia-summit-seoul-welcomes-industry-leaders/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/wttc-asia-summit-seoul-welcomes-industry-leaders/ Delegates are attending the opening sessions of the World Travel & Tourism Council Asia Summit in Seoul, South Korea. The event this year focuses on ‘Staying Ahead of Tomorrow’, encapsulating the region’s global lead in technology development; consumer understanding across different cultures; planning ahead for infrastructure build; launching new product; and developing human capital. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at tourism in what is on offer at the event. Tue, 10 Sep 2013 13:46:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/wttc-asia-summit-spotlight-on-seoul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/wttc-asia-summit-spotlight-on-seoul/ Delegates are arriving in Seoul, South Korea, today as the capital prepares to host the World Travel & Tourism Council Asia Summit, one of the most significant events on the industry calendar. Here Breaking Travel News examines at the tourism industry in the destination and takes a look at some of the highlights greeting visitors. Mon, 09 Sep 2013 13:29:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-fashion-show-2012-brings-seychelles-and-koreas-culture-closer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-fashion-show-2012-brings-seychelles-and-koreas-culture-closer/ For the second time, Seychelles had the unique opportunity of linking with the culture of Korea through the Korean Traditional Fashion Show 2012 that was organized as a special event of the recent celebration of the 27th edition of the Creole Festival. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 02:30:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/ramy-salameh-pr-manager-korea-tourism-organization-wtm-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/ramy-salameh-pr-manager-korea-tourism-organization-wtm-2012/ Ramy Salameh talks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Market 2012. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:31:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korea-tourism-organisation-opens-in-manila/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korea-tourism-organisation-opens-in-manila/ The Korea Tourism Organisation has opened an office in Manila, Philippines. The office is first in the Philippines, and will benefit those travellers wishing to learn more about Korea as prime MICE, leisure travel and medical tourism destination, as well as local travel agencies, tour operators, and airlines. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 07:36:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-delegation-and-performance-team-confirms-participation-in-seychelles/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-delegation-and-performance-team-confirms-participation-in-seychelles/ Julie Kim from the Seychelles Tourism Board Korea-based Office confirmed today that a Korean delegation is flying in from Seoul, Korea, to participate in the 2012 Carnival being staged in Seychelles. The Korean procession team will have a decorated truck featuring Korean traditional items and will have Korean traditional percussionists on board. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:00:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-korea-to-host-annual-un-climate-change-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-korea-to-host-annual-un-climate-change-conference/ Qatar and the Republic of Korea have agreed to closely cooperate to make the next major UN Climate Change Conference at the end of 2012 a success. Very much the rising star of the Middle East, Qatar was also recently selected to host the annual World Travel Awards Grand Final. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:34:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-korea-travel-news-making-seychelles-more-known/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-korea-travel-news-making-seychelles-more-known/ The Korea Travel News has this week joined forces with the Seychelles Tourism Board to make these tropical islands more known in Korea. Sat, 22 Oct 2011 08:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korea-14th-boryeong-mud-festival/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korea-14th-boryeong-mud-festival/ Foreign tourism in Korea has grown in impressive amounts during the past decade. Korea has been steadily becoming a favorite tourist destination, due to its beauty and the popularity of its culture. Tue, 31 May 2011 22:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korea-be-inspired-recharge-your-energy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korea-be-inspired-recharge-your-energy/ Part of the appeal of Koreais the many opportunities for visitors to re-energise both body and soul through some inspirational experiences. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:45:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korea-tourism-reopens-information-centre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korea-tourism-reopens-information-centre/ Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has reopened the recently renovated Tourist Information Center (TIC) located on the basement level of the headquarter building. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:54:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korea-launches-mobile-travel-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korea-launches-mobile-travel-app/ Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) has launched the Visit Korea app for iPhone and Android users. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:01:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/korea-an-asian-hub-for-sport-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/korea-an-asian-hub-for-sport-tourism/ Its combination of mountaineous, beautiful coastline and state-of-the-art facilities are transforming Korea into one of the world’s most exciting destinations for Sport Tourism. BTN looks at the country that has it all. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:43:03 +0000