LONDON, 2023-Jun-9 — /Travel PR News/ — This June, London will play host to a brand-new Korean festival connecting Korean culture and landscapes. The festival celebrates both the Visit Korea Year 2023-24, and the 140th anniversary of relations between the UK and Korea. Korea NOW, taking place on Saturday 10 June, will transport visitors to… Read the full press release
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Korean Air Resumes Services to Four Major European Destinations: Prague, Zurich, Istanbul, and Madrid
Seoul, South Korea, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air will resume services to four major destinations in Europe starting from March. After a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the airline will restart the Prague and Zurich routes from the end of March, followed by the resumption of the Istanbul and Madrid routes… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines to resume flights to Busan and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia
Singapore, 2022-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the Northern Summer operating season (26 March to 29 October 2023), supporting the strong projected demand to these destinations. As a… Read the full press release
Vienna International Airport welcomes resumption of Korean Air service between Seoul and Vienna
VIENNA, Austria, 2022-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air is now starting regular passenger flights between Vienna and Seoul again. Since July 1, 2022, the South Korean airline has again been connecting Vienna with the South Korean capital three times a week. After the flight connection was interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Korean… Read the full press release
Qantas and Jetstar to operate new direct routes to India and Korea
Qantas to launch new direct route between Sydney and Bengaluru (Bangalore) in southern India. Planned codeshare agreement with India’s largest domestic airline, IndiGo, to provide direct connections to 50 cities; new free trade agreement expected to strengthen demand. Qantas and Jetstar to both launch new direct flights between Sydney and Seoul. Sydney, Australia, 2022-Apr-12 —… Read the full press release
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants launches the Kimpton Digital Guestbook in Australia, South East Asia and Korea
Travellers can contribute to the Guestbook to win one of four 10-night ‘Ultimate Kimpton Experiences’ Singapore, 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (14 February 2022), when human connections matter more than ever, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ boutique luxury brand, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants launches the Kimpton Digital Guestbook in Australia, South East Asia and Korea – breathing new life… Read the full press release
Tourism Australia encourages travellers to book their next big holiday to Australia with Don’t Go Small. Go Australia campaign
Tourism Australia is launching a new campaign internationally to encourage travellers to book their next big holiday to Australia, with international borders re-opening to all fully vaccinated tourists and other visitors from 21 February 2022. Sydney, Australia, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Don’t Go Small. Go Australia is a $40 million campaign being rolled out… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur to feature celebrity mixologists and award-winning culinarians from Korea
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2019-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — This September, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur features a glittering array of celebrity mixologists and award-winning culinarians from Korea. Embrace the dynamic spirit of Seoul with a line-up of exclusive events at the Hotel all week long. Korean Chef’s Table, September 6, 2019. Savour a trip to Korea without… Read the full press release
Seoul hosts the 75th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit
Seoul, Korea, 2019-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global air transport industry are gathering in Seoul, Republic of Korea, for the 75th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS). Hosted by Korean Air, and held for the first time in the… Read the full press release
Charles H. at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul named the Best Bar in Korea ranking at #14 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019 list
Seoul, Korea, 2019-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Charles H. at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul has been named the Best Bar in Korea ranking at #14 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019 list. Only three bars in Korea were recognised on the prestigious list with Charles H. receiving the highest ranking voted by an Academy of more than 200 drinks industry… Read the full press release
7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism, 16-19 September 2018 in Seoul, Republic of Korea
Madrid, Spain, 2018-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Urban tourism and its potential for more sustainable and inclusive cities will be the major focus of the 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism (16-19 September 2018) in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The Summit aims to set out a vision looking to 2030 for this rapidly-growing tourism segment…. Read the full press release
Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts opens its first property in Korea in September 2017
Seoul, South Korea, 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today (07/14/2017) announced the signing of Le Meridien Seoul, set to be the first Le Meridien property in Korea. Owned by Cheonwon Ind. Co.,Ltd, the hotel with its distinctive European architecture intertwined with mid-century modern… Read the full press release
Philippines’ leading carrier Cebu Pacific opens regional office in Korea
Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) opens today (NOVEMBER 8, 2016) its regional office in Korea at 7th floor, Section B, Sesomunro 106, Jung-Gu, Seoul, Korea as part of its regional promotion and expansion. CEB’s Korea branch office will provide tickets sales, reservations, cargo services and… Read the full press release
Chengdu’s scheduled international air seat capacity grown with 40 percent per year in 2009 – 2012
2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — New Markets: Key Facts on Air Connectivity – Chengdu Chengdu’s scheduled international air seat capacity – both inbound and outbound – has increased remarkably with annual growth rate of 40 percent per annum during 2009 and 2012. Both Inbound and outbound seats are expected to rise to 1.8 million at the end of… Read the full press release
Construction of new BMW Driving Center begins at Korean Incheon Airport
2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — On June 4th, the construction-opening ceremony of BMW Driving Center was held in Sky 72 golf field in Incheon Airport. Built under the mottos of ‘Experience’, ‘Joy’, ‘Green’, the BMW Driving Center will occupy the area of 240 thousands m². This kind of facility already exists in Germany and the United States… Read the full press release
Ethiopian Airlines first in Africa started regular flights to Incheon Airport Korea
2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — On June 19th, 21:05 Korean time, Ethiopian Airlines (ET), one of the biggest airlines in Africa, has started a new Incheon-Hong Kong-Addis Ababa air route as the first African-nation airline. Ethiopian Airlines operates between Incheon and Addis Ababa (via Hong Kong) four times per week (Mon., Wed., Fri., Sun.) using B767- 300… Read the full press release
Asian tourism businesses have pledged to adhere to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics
Madrid/Seoul, 2013-06-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Some of Asia’s most prominent tourism businesses have signed the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, committing to implement the ethical provisions of the Code in their policies, plans and business operations. The signing took place at the first Regional Conference on Tourism Partnerships on Future Tourism for Asia and the… Read the full press release
Macau Government Tourist Office Promotes 60th Macau Grand Prix in Seoul and Sydney
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is holding a week-long promotion in Seoul, Korea, and other special themed activities in Sydney, Australia, to promote the 60th Macau Grand Prix, along with the long history and excitement of Macau through its main signature event. “2013 Experience Macau Festival” kicked off on Tuesday (May 21),… Read the full press release