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Minor Hotels' new brand extension, AVANI+, aims to take things slightly higher by using, “a little bit extra” to enhance the existing brand without creating a new one. We spoke to…

Following the addition of Conrad Seoul to the city's International Finance Centre, five years ago, the hotel has very quickly gone on to establish itself as one of the main players in the…

Travel Daily Asia teamed up with Conrad Seoul to offer two lucky winners a chance to win two nights within a Corner Suite at Conrad Seoul in early 2018.

Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies, and Korean Air Lines recently celebrated delivery of the airline's first Bombardier CS300 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney's…

The Uttar Pradesh government today signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea to enhance cooperation in the field of tourism, skill development, culture and farming.

The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism is a network of about 130 temples throughout the country which keep the richness of traditional Korean culture and history alive. All year long, the…

As the official hotel partner of the Chinese Olympic Committee, Hilton kicked off the "Win More For Big Dreams" campaign in Beijing, showcasing its support for the Chinese Sports Delegation…

Visa have announced the addition of three athletes from the Nigerian Women's Bobsled Team to Team Visa, currently training to become the first ever African representatives, to qualify for…

Visa, the  payment technology partner at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, has introduced three commercially available wearable payment devices.

Hainan Provincial Tourism Development Commission, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Philippine Department of Tourism, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, and Xiamen Municipal Tourism Development Commission…

Shinhwa World, the leisure and entertainment resort located on Jeju Island announced the launch of hotly anticipated Shinhwa Theme Park attraction on Saturday afternoon.

Wyndham Hotel Group has introduced its first Ramada Encore hotel to Busan with the opening of Ramada Encore Busan Haeundae.   The newly built 402-room hotel, developed under a…

The Korean resort island of Jeju will soon have another tourist attraction, after Lionsgate agreed to develop a major new movie theme park as part of an integrated resort. Landing…

Tourists are not being deterred from visiting the Pacific island of Guam, despite North Korean threats to drop bombs close to the US territory. The island, which forms part of the…

Klook, the Asian attraction, tour and activity booking platform, has signed a new agreement aimed at attracting more international visitors to South Korea. The memoranda of…

A major new hotel complex will launch in Seoul in October, bringing four AccorHotels properties to the South Korean capital. Seoul Dragon City will open on 1 October 2017, comprising…

AirAsia adds Malaysian domestic connection Where? Kuching to Langkawi (both Malaysia) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier…

Four Seasons has agreed to operate a luxury hotel within a major new integrated resort on the South Korean island of Jeju. A deal with Landing International Development will lead to the…

Etihad Airways has introduced its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the route to Seoul's Incheon International Airport. The new twin-aisle aircraft will now operate daily flights…

A new Korean-backed passenger airline in the Philippines is planning to launch its second international route this month. Pan Pacific Airlines, which is based at Kalibo International…

Le Méridien, the upscale European hotel brand now operated by Marriott, is planning to launch its first ever property in South Korea. Marriott has penned an agreement with Cheonwon…

AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Thai AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier provides…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans for a major expansion of its operations and portfolio in South Korea. The company currently operates nine hotels in the country…

Occupancy and rates at hotels in South Korea are declining sharply, as the country struggles to cope with the decline in Chinese visitor arrivals. Inbound tourism to South Korea has…

Travelport has renewed its partnership with Sharp Aviation K for the continued distribution of the Worldspan platform in South Korea. Seoul-based Sharp Aviation K has operated Worldspan…

SIA expands A350 network in Europe Where? Singapore to Stockholm (Sweden) When? Five times a week, effective immediately Who? Singapore Airlines Why? SIA continues to utilise its new…

Delta Air Lines has launched a new direct flight connecting Seoul with Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The new service commenced on Saturday (3 June 2017) and will now…

An ancient bridge in South Korea will be reborn in an art installation, under a project initiated by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO). The Namseok Bridge was built in Cheongju,…

The tourism boards of Japan and South Korea have teamed to create a series of new joint itineraries for Indian travellers. The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and Korea…

Korean Air’s latest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, will make its inaugural international flight on Thursday 1 June 2017. The twin-aisle aircraft was delivered to Korean…

Lombok’s tourism industry will get a significant boost this summer, when Korean Air launches direct flights to the Indonesian resort island. The Antara news agency reported the general…

The chief organiser of the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea has offered to open a land route for North Korean athletes if they decide to compete south of the border. The Yonhap…

Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? Korean Air Why? Rising demand for flights…

The recent proliferation of air routes between Spain and the Far East has continued, with the launch of Korean Air's inaugural flight to Barcelona. The national carrier touched down at…

South Korea's Shilla Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand its upscale business brand, Shilla Stay, with the launch of two new properties. The new openings include the Shilla…

South Korea’s airports have seen an “alarming” drop in air traffic from mainland China, according to the Korea Airports Corporation (KAC). Reported by the Korea Herald, passenger…

Top Asian beach resorts get first direct link Where? Sanya (China) to U-Tapao (Thailand) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? Hainan Airlines Why? Providing the first…

Hong Kong Airlines has entered into codeshare partnership with Asiana Airlines, in an effort to provide more flight options between Hong Kong and South Korea. Under the new agreement,…

Mercure Kuala Lumpur Shaw Parade Location: Pudu, on the fringe of KL's Bukit Bintang retail and entertainment area Grade: Upper-midscale Keys: 213 Facilities: Restaurant, lobby…

Korean LCC connects to Vietnamese coast Where? Deagu (South Korea) to Danang (Vietnam) When? Five times a week, effective immediately Who? T’way Airlines Why? Low-cost carrier taps the…

Wyndham Hotel Group has continued its rapid expansion in South Korea with the opening of a pair of new Ramada Encore hotels in South Korea. Located in the cities of Seoul and…

Korean Air has formed a major new partnership with Delta Air Lines, creating a joint venture to align and expand the two carriers’ trans-Pacific networks. The memorandum of…

Hong Kong will be the first international destination to welcome Asiana Airlines' brand new twin-aisle aircraft, the Airbus A350. The new jet was due to enter service on 15 May 2017…

China's HNA Group, which owns Hainan Airlines, has agreed to take a stake in Kumho Asiana Group, the parent company of South Korea's Asiana Airlines. The Korea Herald reports that HNA…

EVA Air has unveiled the latest themed aircraft in its partnership with Japanese cartoon creator Sanrio. Following the previous roll-out of EVA's Hello Kitty jets, the Taiwanese carrier…

A new airline will take to the skies in South Korea next year. KAIR Airlines will be based in Cheongju, the capital of North Chungcheong province in central South Korea, and will…

Korean Air will fly its two largest passenger jets to London Heathrow Airport this summer. Effective 26 March 2017, the national carrier will operate a mixed fleet on its UK route,…

Asiana Airlines will debut its new premium economy class when it launches its first Airbus A350 aircraft in May 2017 The new cabin, known as "Economy Smartium", will become the first…

A South Korean airline has decided against launching flights to Japan's Fukushima Airport due to concerns over nuclear radiation. The Japan Times reports that Jeju Air was planning to…

Korean Air's fleet modernisation strategy reached another major milestone this week when the airline took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The Seoul-based national…

Jeju gets new budget service from Taiwan Where? Taipei (Taiwan) to Jeju, pictured (South Korea) When? Twice a day, effective 28 March 2017 Who? Tigerair Taiwan Why? Low-cost carrier…

Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly its newest aircraft to three major cities in the Far East. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier will take delivery of nine more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in…

Aeromexico will expand its Asian network this year with the launch of its first ever flights to South Korea. Commencing on 27 May 2017, the airline will operate four weekly flights…