South Korea ranked 12th out of 110 countries in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) 2025 Travel and Tourism Development Index. This represents a one-spot climb from the previous survey conducted in 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBV260vYFRQ; The 6th Hospitality Malaysia Conference #HMC2026 by Hospitality Asia Event Series; 5:52
https://youtu.be/6jZlpdOW3ws?si=ny7MjRhsNUw9cVru; The Inaugural Hospitality South Korea Conference #HSKC2026 by Hospitality Asia Event Series; 5:49
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOUuNiSVIeQ; The 9th Hospitality Vietnam Conference #HVC2026 by #HospitalityAsia; 6:01
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Event Highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJRN1B2OKac; Navigating Brand Standards, Local Heritage, and Modern Ancillary Streams - with Michael Smeeton; 10:34
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk3gWqtSdsA; Navigating the South Korean Hospitality Landscape: Trends, Challenges, and Strategies - Min Joon Kim; 9:58
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW-h4lBbk_I; From Physical to Experiential: Redefining Brand Equity in South Korea’s Hotel Market - with Leah Lee; 14:11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfsY0BvfOlM: Designing the Modern K-Stay: Architecture, Culture, and Spatial Innovation -Interview with Ricky Jun: 8:40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUwV-zJ1U4U; Capturing Premium Margins: Branded Residences and Global Hospitality Trends in Korea -with Chris Cho; 11:46
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37mE7H9EBcI; Maximizing Revenue and Scale through Modern Hospitality Platforms - with Manmeet Singh Thakralbutra; 19:58
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvLthlx2qNs; Aligning Hotel Operations and Commercial Strategy for Maximum Profit -Interview with Bruno Lespurque; 15:37
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbqncxqkMSI; The Art of Thai Craftsmanship in Modern Hotel Design - Interview with Sarinrath Kamolratanapiboon; 17:47
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp_7xLZj4J8; The Future of Green Hospitality and Sustainable Hotel Design - Interview with Armelie Le Bihan; 13:05
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaZdQfRuJtk; An Inch Off the Map: Redefining Luxury Tourism with Daniel Fraser; 13:07
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy8aZR0Z5qA; How Aviation Connectivity is Unlocking Thailand’s Luxury Travel Market -Interview with Dennis Keller; 15:21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTPPrnBqMQA; How Regenerative Tourism is Shaping the Future of Thai Hospitality - Interview with Somsak Boonkam; 8:48
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