Monday, November 18, 2019
Wego and Korea Tourism Organisation has collaborated to increase the visitor numbers from the GCC to the destination.
Leisure travellers can soak up in the scenic sights of high mountains and clear waters in South Korea.
South Korea is a perfect Asian getaway with man-made marvels that blends with the splendid tranquility of nature.
GCC travellers get visa free arrival ranging from 30 to 90 days to encourage more tourists from the MENA region.
Around 12.41 million tourist in 2018 visited the countries and the numbers went up a further 15 per cent so far in 2019.
Kang Kyoosang, regional director of the Korea Tourism Organisation commented on the partnership that arrivals from the Gulf have been witnessing a steady growth year on year.
Korea received 25,129 Gulf nationals until the end of August, an increase of 22 per cent compared to same period in 2018.
Their consistent and aggressive marketing efforts in going across all platforms and reaching out to their consumers was the key reason for their arrivals.
The increased frequency of flight services and luxurious cruise ships, the influx of travellers from Gulf and the Middle East have continued to surge.
Wego is the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa.
Tourists are exploring the lesser-travelled islands of the Korean Archipelago like Jeju and Busan, the second largest city in south Korea. The country also boasts of its 14 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Mamoun Hmedan, managing director, MENA and India, Wego said that Korea is a perfect East-Asian getaway where the man-made marvels beautifully blend with the 5,000-year old well-preserved culture and the splendid tranquillity of nature.
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