Articles tagged “south korea”

Airbnb may have exited China’s domestic market, but it hasn’t walked away from Chinese travelers.

A wave of new lithium battery restrictions from Asian airlines highlights rising safety concerns and follows several onboard incidents.

With almost all of its new-generation aircraft impacted by maintenance or delivery snags, Air New Zealand has had a tougher time than most.

China’s visa-free policies go beyond travel convenience — they’re a strategic driver of the country’s inbound tourism rebound.

While no two markets are the same, fears of a global slowdown in airline capacity growth were unfounded in 2024. These new figures set up 2025 to be another year of robust network expansion.

It’s been a sky-high saga worthy of a K-Drama script. After more than four years, South Korea’s two biggest airline groups have become one. Skift is here to help make sense of it all.  

More than four years after it was first proposed, the final destination for this ultra long-haul transaction appears in sight. What follows next could prove very interesting indeed.

China’s visa-waiver list has a clear message: it’s rolling out the welcome mat for high-spending, long-staying European travelers. It's a smart move to capture more of Europe’s thriving outbound tourism market to give China’s tourism sector a fresh boost.

As demand for air travel and airline capacity increases, airport infrastructure is being ramped up to cater to a surge in passengers.

Seoul's betting big on K-pop's global pull, and it’s working. BTS’ Jin is fronting their latest tourism push, showing that K-pop’s influence isn’t just hype — it’s real economic power.