The Korea Culture and Tourism Festival 2023 touches high note with immersive cultural experiences, enchanting performances & mouthwatering Korean delicacies at Ambience Mall, Gurugram. Hosted by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), this festival is a vibrant celebration of the deep-rooted connection between India and Korea, offering attendees a unique opportunity to dive into the world of Korean culture and tourism. K-Performances: Mesmerizing Displays of Talent – The festival kicked off with awe-inspiring K-Performances, featuring breathtaking B Boying performances by ONEWAY CREW that left the audience in awe. These gravity-defying acts pushed the boundaries of movement and creativity, showcasing the true essence of Korean dance culture. Attendees were also treated to captivating Taekwondo demonstrations by Taekwoncre, where precision and strength merged into an art form, leaving a lasting impression on all who witnessed it. K-Photo Booth: Capturing Memories in Style – For those seeking to capture the magic of the festival, the specially designed K-Photo Booth provided the perfect backdrop. Attendees were able to create picture-perfect memories surrounded by the vibrant colors and aesthetics of Korean culture. Smiles and laughter filled this corner of the festival as people took home tangible souvenirs of their unforgettable experience. K-Beauty Stalls: Secrets of Flawless Korean Beauty – The Bioface and Innisfree K-Beauty stalls were a hit, introducing festivalgoers to the secrets of flawless Korean beauty. Visitors had the opportunity to explore a wide range of beauty products and treatments that have taken the world by storm. Experts were on hand to share tips and tricks for achieving radiant looks synonymous with K-Beauty. The stalls buzzed with excitement as attendees discovered the magic of Korean skincare and cosmetics. Korean Food: A Gastronomic Journey – The Korean Food section was a culinary journey …

Highlighting the competition in the hospitality market, Deepak Kumar, General Manager, Hilton Mumbai International Airport, said that the competition is so fierce and intense that even after achieving 96 per cent room occupancy, we are sometimes not toppers.”     

“Punjab government to boost tourism, create opportunities for both inbound and domestic tourists, in order to elevate the state’s reputation with business-friendly policies and captivating attractions,” said Anmol Gagan Mann, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.      

Aligned with KTO’s initiative, Visit Korea Year 2023-24, aims to underscore Korea’s rising popularity amongst Indians. According to data revealed on Gala Night, Indian visitors to Korea reached 49,580 by June 2023, with projections reaching impressive 120,000 by Dec 2023.   

Sara Sodhi Juneja, Country Head, India & Gulf, Visit Finland, said, “Overall growth has been good, but, demand was high corresponding to number of visas. To streamline visa processing, we have started new office in Helsinki with dedicated team.”   

Siriges-a-nong Trirattanasongpol, Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New Delhi Office said, “For us the main segment are the wedding groups. Weddings are of very high value, when they come to Thailand they come in big groups and spend a lot. We would like to promote sustainable wedding parties in Thailand.” 

According to FCM, Global hotel occupancy in the first quater was 63.3% which is 96% recovered to 2019. In Asia, India had the highest occupancy with Mumbai reaching 101%, New Delhi at 97%, followed by China with Shanghai at 95%, and Beijing at 93%. 

Zubin Saxena, MD and Senior Area VP, Radisson Hotel Group said, “Demand for hotel rooms is very strong, and the supply for hotel rooms is somewhat stable that is what is pushing the average rates up. The average rates are bound to grow and remain this way for the next 12-18 month.”   

Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, is organising an exclusive webinar tailored for the travel trade. The webinar aims to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of Oman’s prominent attractions on 29 August 2023 at 11:30 am. 

WTTC forecasts 11.5% growth in tourism investment in 2023, amounting to $955 billion. By 2033, WTTC forecasts a promising 6.1% average annual growth globally, with the strongest annualised growth rates projected to be in Asia-Pacific and the Caribbean.