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May will be a month of firsts for several airlines. A few days before Air France makes its debut in Phoenix, Swiss will also set out to conquer a new destination. The Lufthansa Group airline will be serving Seoul from Zurich from 7 May. Seoul, the unmissable MICE hub The...

As oneworld celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, the alliance has just given itself a new showcase at the Seoul hub. A brand new lounge has opened its doors in terminal 1 of Incheon international airport. The Korean capital is now served by seven member airlines of the alliance - American Airlines, Cathay Pacific,...

Delano, Mondrian: both of these brands play on the aura of their original hotels, pioneers in the 1990s of what was not yet called the lifestyle hotel industry. The Delano, in Miami South Beach, and the Mondrian, in West Hollywood near Los Angles, were two urban resorts that bore the...

Its acquisition last year by Kasada, Accor's preferred partner for its expansion in sub-Saharan Africa, was the first step in this direction. The Cape Grace, one of Cape Town's leading hotels, will become a fully-fledged Fairmont property by the end of the year. "We couldn't think of a more iconic hotel than...

How is air traffic, particularly business travel, to Korea developing? Ludovic Froidure - The new Korean president quickly lifted the quarantine measures last June. As a result, we saw an influx of travellers over the summer who hadn't been able to come before. Demand was very strong, while...

What is the current state of MICE in Korea? Are major events and conferences making a comeback? Kwon Jong Sool - Korea is actively working to bring back face-to-face events. KTO (Korea Tourism Organization) actively supports the hosting of international conferences and incentive operations, and thanks to the selection of the "Korea...

Regularly listed in the Top 10 of the Safe Cities Index, Seoul also plays a leading role when it comes to ranking smart cities on a global scale. Safe and connected, the Korean capital has an image that is both attractive and reassuring, particularly for event organisers... And with good reason: Seoul knows how to...

Since last spring, the return to normal life and, above all, far less restrictive travel formalities - end of quarantine, only one test required on arrival - have put South Korea back in the spotlight, for tourists and event organisers alike. All the more so since, for several...

The European air traffic control agency, Eurocontrol, recently published some edifying statistics on flight times between Europe and Asia, both before and after Russia's war in Ukraine. And this despite the fact that the European Union has banned Russian aircraft from flying over its territory and that Russia...

In full expansion, the voco brand is expected in Seoul in the second quarter of 2022, after having conquered Paris, Singapore and, more recently, Milan. To make its entry into the South Korean market, the IHG Group's contemporary brand will be setting up in the heart of the capital, in the Gangnam business district, also known for its restaurants...

The Loop in Chicago, Gangnam in Seoul: the Hilton Garden Inn brand has opened or is about to open its doors in the heart of two of the world's major business districts. On 15 July this year, the American group's mid-range brand made its debut in South Korea with an establishment ideally placed for business travellers,...

The fruits of the partnership between Accor and the American group sbe, in which the French hotel operator has a 50 % stake (%), are beginning to materialise. After announcing in January the arrival of the Mondrian brand in Europe, in Bordeaux and Cannes, this lifestyle brand has just opened its first hotel in Asia-Pacific, in Seoul. Located in...

When technology companies are looking for a location, they look at a whole range of factors such as the cost and quality of life, whether transport infrastructure is saturated or not, etc.," points out Xavier Mesnard, a partner in AT Kearney's Paris office. As a result, there is a real dynamic for medium-sized cities. While...

You are currently working on a huge multimodal transport hub in Seoul. How will this revitalise the Gangnam business district? Dominique Perrault - It's a new type of urban complex, like the ones we're seeing appearing in a few places around the world, which will reactivate the downtowns of major metropolises by irrigating the whole of the...

The opening of the new Terminal 2 at Seoul Incheon International Airport in February symbolises the ambitions of both Korean Air, Korea's national airline, and the national airport authorities. Incheon is ideally located in North Asia - the continent's largest air transport market - as it incorporates the most important...

South Korea is currently in the spotlight with the Winter Olympics. How does Korean Air fit into this Olympic epic? Ludovic Froidure - It is indeed a major event. In fact, our CEO was Chairman of the Korean Olympic Committee. We have launched new flights between Seoul and Yangyang airport, to make it easier...

Seoul was the world's third most popular city for hosting conventions in 2016, according to the Union of International Associations (UIA), Business Traveler's top destination for international meetings in 2016, and an airport that has repeatedly been awarded the status of best hub in the world by Airports Council International (ACI): Seoul's track record is enough to make anyone envious. In tune with...

Leaving its tourist cachet to the historic heart of Seoul and, more generally, to the north bank of the Hangang River, the super-active Gangnam district nonetheless enjoys an international aura... It's almost impossible to mention the name of South Korea's business district without being haunted by the chorus signed by Psy, and whose "Gangnam Style" video...

At first sight, this phenomenon may come as a surprise to Western travellers unfamiliar with Asian trends. From Bangkok to Singapore, from Hanoi to Manila, the younger generation only has eyes for K-pop or K-sitcoms. By "K", we mean anything that originates in Korea. A veritable invasion that is...

Identity card Formalities: Passport valid for six months after date of entry. Currency: the won. 1 € = 1384 won (August 2012) Time difference: +7 h in summer, +8 h in winter. Area code: + 82 Getting there Korean Air and Air France, members of SkyTeam, offer two daily flights...