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The Republic of Korea saw nearly 2 million international tourists arrive in June, pushing the total number of foreign visitors entering the country during the first six months of the year beyond a significant milestone. Data from the government, published by Emirates News Agency, confirms that Korea’s foreign tourist arrivals exceeded 10 million in H1, driven by consistent double-digit growth in key regional markets. According to statistics from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, 1.99 million foreign visitors came in June alone, marking a 23.1 percent rise compared to the same month last year. This strong monthly increase brought the cumulative first-half total to 10.71 million arrivals, a 21.3 percent rise from the 8.8 million recorded during the same period in 2025, and it surpassed pre-pandemic 2019 levels by 26.9 percent.

South Korea’s travel account posts surplus for 3rd consecutive month in May as foreign visitor numbers increase nationwide The post South Korea travel account posts surplus for 3rd month in May appeared first on Gulf Daily Report: The Gulf’s daily news, fully reported..

Australians travel advice Middle East conflict alerts rise as federal authorities urge citizens to leave high-risk Gulf zones. The post Australians travel advice Middle East conflict raised by DFAT appeared first on Gulf Daily Report: The Gulf’s daily news, fully reported..

Italy beach reservation rules and entry fees manage overtourism. Reserve online passes and check daily visitor caps before your trip. The post Italian coastal towns enforce mandatory booking slots for beaches appeared first on Arabian Observer: Observe more. Understand Arabia..

India issues Iran travel advisory amid rising military tensions. Citizens are strongly urged to postpone all trips and depart immediately. The post India issues Iran travel advisory amid rising conflicts appeared first on Arabian Observer: Observe more. Understand Arabia..

DUBAI, UAE / RankWire.AI / July 16, 2026: Dubai-based carrier flydubai will add a second daily service between Dubai and Bangkok from July 18, doubling capacity on the route less than three weeks after its launch. The airline began daily flights from Dubai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport on July 1 and said […] The post flydubai Bangkok flights double to twice daily from July 18 appeared first on Arabian Observer: Observe more. Understand Arabia..

EU air passenger rights now cover clearer compensation, faster claims, rerouting, baggage rules and free family seating across the bloc. The post EU approves stronger air passenger rights across Europe appeared first on Arabian Observer: Observe more. Understand Arabia..

flydubai will restart daily Dubai-Aleppo flights on July 20, restoring the route after nearly 14 years and expanding its Syria network.

Etihad Airways marks 20 years of France flights, with Abu Dhabi to Paris service now reaching up to three daily flights and Nice seasonal links.

Foreign tourist spending in South Korea reached $911 million in May as arrivals and card use increased sharply across key sectors.