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Luxury Hotels Race to Seoul, and 5 More Travel Stories You Can't Miss

June 25, 2026

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Global hotel giants are storming Seoul as tourism power shifts reshape Asia's travel map.

From five-star flagships landing in Korea to the quiet coffee shops locals swear by in Miyazaki, this week's travel roundup spans luxury, street food, and the geopolitics of tourism.

Global Luxury Hotels Are Racing to Plant Flags in Seoul

Big names prep Seoul openings as Korea booms

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China Fills the Gap as American Tourists Retreat from Asia

Tourism power balance is shifting fast

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Foreign Tourist Boom Splits Winners and Losers in Korea

Casinos cash in while duty-free shops bleed

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Korea Ranked Its Tourist Cities for the First Time Ever

A Busan district took the top charm score

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Four Miyazaki Cafés Only Locals Know About

Hidden dessert gems in Japan's quiet south

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A Proper Food Guide to Frankfurt Beyond the Sausage

Currywurst to schweinshaxe, all mapped out

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