Germany Joins United States, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Japan, Israel and Czech Tourism Markets as Prague Breaks Records with Soaring Luxury and Cultural Travel Growth
Germany Joins United States, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Japan, Israel and Czech Tourism Markets as Prague Breaks Records with Soaring Luxury and Cultural Travel Growth Germany Joins United States, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Japan, Israel and Czech Tourism markets in driving Prague’s record-breaking 2025 performance, as strong international demand pushed visitor numbers beyond eight million while rising luxury hotel rates, premium dining, and cultural experiences fueled higher spending and year-round growth across the Czech capital. Germany remained the city’s strongest feeder market, delivering 981,817 travellers. The United States followed with...
The Shilla Seoul Celebrates Eight Consecutive Years of Five-Star Excellence, Setting the Standard for Luxury in Korea’s Hospitality Industry
The Shilla Seoul Celebrates Eight Consecutive Years of Five-Star Excellence, Setting the Standard for Luxury in Korea’s Hospitality Industry The Shilla Seoul celebrates eight consecutive years of Five-Star excellence, a feat that solidifies its position as the gold standard for luxury in Korea’s hospitality industry. This continuous recognition from Forbes Travel Guide reflects the hotel’s unparalleled service, exceptional amenities, and commitment to providing a world-class experience that consistently surpasses the highest expectations, making it a true icon of luxury in the country. Forbes Travel Guide, a renowned global authority in evaluating luxury...
UK Joins Germany, US, South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Israel in Driving Unprecedented Growth in Czech Republic Tourism, Contributing to a Landmark Eight Million Visitors in 2025
UK Joins Germany, US, South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Israel in Driving Unprecedented Growth in Czech Republic Tourism, Contributing to a Landmark Eight Million Visitors in 2025 In 2025, the Czech Republic experienced a historic surge in tourism, reaching a record-breaking eight million visitors, with the UK joining other key international markets like Germany, the US, South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Israel in fueling this unprecedented growth. The rise in international tourism can be attributed to several factors, including increased connectivity through new flight routes, the country’s...
Italy Joins Spain, Portugal, South Korea, United States, Norway, Australia, Poland, and More in Revolutionizing European Tourism with Emerging Destinations and Sustainable Travel Trends
Italy Joins Spain, Portugal, South Korea, United States, Norway, Australia, Poland, and More in Revolutionizing European Tourism with Emerging Destinations and Sustainable Travel Trends Italy is now part of a growing movement reshaping European tourism, joining countries like Spain, Portugal, South Korea, the United States, Norway, Australia, and Poland in promoting emerging, lesser-known destinations. This shift is driven by a surge in international travelers seeking unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences beyond the traditional tourist hotspots. By embracing these hidden gems, Italy and its counterparts are not only diversifying travel patterns but also supporting...
South Koreans Opt for Japan Getaways Over Ancestral Rites this Lunar New Year: What New Updates You Need to Know
South Koreans Opt for Japan Getaways Over Ancestral Rites this Lunar New Year: What New Updates You Need to Know This year, for the Lunar New Year holiday, South Korean travelers are choosing to go to Japan over domestic getaways or family visits. More than half of South Korean flight search queries are for international travel to Japan. As per flight search engine Skyscanner, for the four-day holiday period, South Korean travelers searching for flights for the Lunar New Year revealed that Japan was the most searched destination (51.6%). Of the Japanese...
Foreign Tourists Fuel Rebound of High-End Retail in Department Stores in Seoul, South Korea: What New Updates You Need to Know
Foreign Tourists Fuel Rebound of High-End Retail in Department Stores in Seoul, South Korea: What New Updates You Need to Know The flagship department stores in Seoul are positively bouncing back as spending by foreign tourists skyrockets and high-end retail takes off. After a long domestic spending slump, department stores in the Myeongdong area, like Lotte and Shinsegae, have recorded a new high in sales, primarily due to foreign tourists. The Korea Tourism Organization states that South Korea received almost 19 million international travelers in 2025, marking a record in the country’s...
Exploring Busan, Jeju, and Other South Korean Destinations: How Chinese Tourists Are Shifting Their Travel Plans Amid Growing China-Japan Tensions – Here’s What You Need to Know About This New Travel Trend
Exploring Busan, Jeju, and Other South Korean Destinations: How Chinese Tourists Are Shifting Their Travel Plans Amid Growing China-Japan Tensions – Here’s What You Need to Know About This New Travel Trend As diplomatic relations between China and Japan take a downturn, South Korea is witnessing an influx of Chinese cruise tourists heading to Busan and Jeju in 2026. Amid the China-Japan diplomatic rift, Chinese tourists have opted to skip their usual stops in Japan, notably Nagasaki and Hiroshima, in favor of visiting South Korean cities. The changes come as Chinese...
From Seoul to Jeju: Discover How South Korea Lunar New Year Tourism Is Redefining Winter Travel for Global Tourists
From Seoul to Jeju: Discover How South Korea Lunar New Year Tourism Is Redefining Winter Travel for Global Tourists South Korea is stepping into the global travel spotlight. The country is seeing a sharp rise in international visitors ahead of the Lunar New Year. This seasonal surge is reshaping the tourism landscape. Travellers are returning in large numbers. Demand is rising fast. Airlines are filling seats. Hotels are reporting strong bookings. South Korea’s Lunar New Year tourism is now driving momentum across the wider travel economy. This is not just a...
China Joins Malaysia, India, Russia, South Korea and More to Supercharge Thailand’s Tourism, Driving It to Spectacular Heights in 2026, Setting the Stage for a Record-Breaking Year
China Joins Malaysia, India, Russia, South Korea and More to Supercharge Thailand’s Tourism, Driving It to Spectacular Heights in 2026, Setting the Stage for a Record-Breaking Year In an impressive sign of resilience and growth, Thailand’s tourism sector has soared in early 2026, welcoming an extraordinary 2.6 million foreign visitors in the first 25 days of January. This marks a record-breaking start to the year and signals that Thailand is firmly back on the map as a top travel destination in Southeast Asia. With key source markets such as China, India, Malaysia,...
Busan Set for New Taiwan Links as Starlux Airlines Plans June Launch
Busan Set for New Taiwan Links as Starlux Airlines Plans June Launch Travel flows between Taiwan and South Korea are set to widen as Starlux Airlines has filed planned passenger services linking Taiwan with Busan beginning in early June 2026. The filing outlines a dual-origin approach, with operations scheduled from both Taichung and Taipei Taoyuan using the Airbus A321neo. The move places Busan as the focal Korean destination within this plan, while reservations for the services are expected to open at a later date. The proposed schedule introduces multiple weekly frequencies from...