MERS
South Korea Looks Beyond China for Future Tourism Growth
Tourist arrivals in South Korea reached an all-time high in 2016, but tourism authorities are concerned that it is too reliant on the Chinese market. Read MoreAfter a Tough Summer, Will South Korea See a Chinese Tourist Rebound this Fall?
South Korea faces tough competition from Japan as it plots its post-MERS tourism rebound. Read MoreSouth Korea Aims to Woo Back Chinese Shoppers After MERS-Led Summer Slump
After an 80 percent drop in Chinese visitor numbers thanks to MERS, South Korea sets on the rebound path with new China tourism marketing efforts. Read MoreStarwood Sets Sights on Traveling Chinese Shoppers in South Korea
The global hotel conglomerate is expanding its brands in South Korea with an eye on Chinese tourist-shoppers. Read MoreWhere Chinese Tourists Go, Luxury Growth Follows in 2015
As China's luxury consumers opt to do most of their shopping abroad, brands' regional growth rates follow the Chinese tourist trail. Read More