South Korea News

HOTEL LOTTE embarks on a new 50-year legacy building upon its 50-year heritage
HOTEL LOTTE, which has been leading the development of Korean tourism industry after its foundation on May 5th, 1973, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

ROSEWOOD SEOUL TO BRING A NEW URBAN LANDMARK TO THE DYNAMIC CITY, OPENING IN 2027
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Eleven D&C Co., Ltd., one of Korea’s leading real estate developers, to manage Rosewood Seoul, a new build ultra-luxury hotel set to open in 2027.

Korean Air supports bid for World Expo 2030 Busan
Korean Air is providing various support for Korea’s successful bid to host the World Expo 2030 in Busan, the second-largest city in Korea.

JW MARRIOTT MAKES DAZZLING DEBUT ON SOUTH KOREA’S ISLAND OF NATURAL WONDERS
Resort’s Breathtaking Design Takes Inspiration From Traditional Island Life, Inviting Guests To Be Nourished And Revitalized In Body, Mind, and Spirit

Virgin Atlantic to launch codeshare with Korean Air
Virgin Atlantic has announced a new codeshare agreement with Korean Air, offering customers more opportunities to fly seamlessly to South Korea and beyond.

ABU DHABI CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION BUREAU OPENS NEW REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN SOUTH KOREA
ADCEB will educate corporates, associations, event organisers, MICE agencies, and other industry stakeholders in South Korea about Abu Dhabi’s strong MICE proposition, highlighting it as a dynamic global destination for business events.

DIRECT QANTAS FLIGHTS FROM AUSTRALIA TO SOUTH KOREA TAKE OFF
Qantas will today launch flights to another new international destination, with direct services between Sydney and Seoul taking off for the first time in nearly 15 years to meet growing demand.

SIA Group Steps Up East Asia Services To Meet Strong Demand
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will reinstate flights and increase services to more key destinations across its network in the coming weeks, including points in key East Asian markets as border restrictions further ease across the region.

South Korea, Lebanon, And Luxembourg Drop All Travel Restrictions
Countries worldwide have been dropping Covid restrictions recently, and three more have joined the restriction-free world. South Korea, Lebanon, and Luxembourg have dropped their travel restrictions and will return to normal tourism.

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts to pioneer luxury hospitality in Pyeongtaek
Pyeongtaek is ready to welcome the world’s first and largest international hotel brand – InterContinental Hotels & Resorts – as it continues to grow its reputation and stature. Scheduled to open in 2025, the prestigious 244-room InterContinental Pyeongtaek will be the first global hotel brand in the Gyeonggi Province city and form a key part of its exciting future expansion plans and long-term ambitions.

IAG Cargo returns to Incheon in South Korea
IAG Cargo has announced a return of its direct service from the United Kingdom to South Korea. The route was paused earlier this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Breaking Travel News interview: Morten Andersen, general manager, Signiel Seoul
With the Evian Spa at Signiel Seoul having been recognised as one of the best in Asia by voters at the World Spa Awards, Breaking Travel News chats to hotel general manager, Morten Andersen, to find out more