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Korea’s world heritage on show
Visitors to South Korea can now access 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites, reflecting the country’s history, landscapes and culture, says World Journeys.
K-Time: Discover Korea event comes as arrivals from NZ continue to grow
The ability to learn a K-Pop dance one day and stay in a Buddhist temple the next is a major part of the appeal for travellers in Korea, visiting DMCs emphasised to agents at the Discover Korea 2026 event in Movenpick Hotel Auckland on Wednesday.
Kiwis get the K-Culture vibe as Netflix series drives surge
The international Netflix sensation KPop Demon Hunters is sparking a surge in global travel to South Korea, underscoring the connection between pop culture and tourism.
Event emphasises importance of trade as Korea as demand increases from NZ travellers
By Faye Spooner
With Kiwi arrivals to Korea on the rise, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is stepping up trade activity to position itself as a leading destination for New Zealand travellers.
Positive signs for Kiwi travel to Korea
Positive findings from recent New Zealand travel industry research coincides with Korea Tourism Organization’s continued commitment to the New Zealand market through partner The Walshe Group.
Trade turn-out high for Korea events as Kiwi visitation surpasses 2019
New Zealand travel agents are being encouraged to swot up on all things Korea this week – not only on the city of Seoul but also beyond to surrounding cities, smaller towns and regional attractions. The country’s extensive events calendar is also in the spotlight.
KTO marks partnership in NZ
Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is targeting 44,000 arrivals from New Zealand in 2024, a significant increase on the 38,000 Kiwis who visited in 2019.
New, emerging Korea: Trade event coincides with growing confidence
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) sees big potential from the New Zealand market as the country opens up and air connections increase. The destination is also promoting new attractions and the return of various stopover programmes and package tours next year after they had been halted by the Covid pandemic.
