Welcome to the
New to Korea Bootcamp
with InsideAsia (Inside Travel) and Korea Tourism Organisation
Get ready to tap into one of the fastest‑growing regions in travel: Korea. From urban hotspots to breathtaking natural escapes, this region is packed with cultural opportunities, and now is your chance to boost your sales and knowledge with InsideAsia & Korea Tourism Organisation.
Thanks to all who joined Travel Gossip for an exclusive series of live virtual training sessions from 20 – 22 April. Catch up below to gain the insider knowledge that helps you convert more enquiries and stand out as the go‑to expert for Korea travel. Whether you’re expanding into Asia or looking to sharpen your edge, the New to Korea Bootcamp with InsideAsia & Korea Tourism Organisation will help you grow your business with those looking for truly cultural experiences.
✅ Discover top Korea recommendations from InsideAsia experts
✅ Learn how to match each client to the right Korea experiences
✅ Boost your confidence for this cultural destination surging in popularity
Catch up on the sessions below to unlock the potential of selling Korea!
Congratulations to all the winners of the New to Korea Bootcamp Quiz!
training sessions
Learning the Basics
Korea 101: What you need to know
Japan vs. Korea: Anything but similar!
Around Korea in four seasons
Experiences & Culture
Welcome to our (virtual!) food tour of Korea
How to ride the Korean culture wave (aka Hallyu)
Hands-down, the best experiences in Korea
Trips & Tips
Bullet trains & Busan - let's go beyond Seoul
Four reasons why families love Korea
The three Korea itineraries you need to know
Bootcamp Hosts
Discover InsideAsia, Inside Travel and Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) below.
From quiet contemplation at a Buddhist temple by the sea in Busan, to a street food safari through Seoul’s backstreet food markets led by someone who knows exactly which stall to order from. Or maybe it’s a K-pop dance class and karaoke for the family obsessed with Netflix’s K-pop Demon Hunters.
Our cultural adventures are designed around the people, stories and moments that get beneath the surface of a place, combining your clients’ unmissable sights with hands-on cultural experiences and slices of everyday local life, delivering trips that are hassle-free, genuinely memorable and above all fun.
Through our specialist brand, InsideAsia by Inside Travel, we offer fully tailor-made itineraries and expertly curated small group tours, all supported by a dedicated 24/7 customer experience team who are there whenever your clients need us.
Got a client in mind?
Speak to us at: [email protected]
From a two-person start-up in a spare bedroom in Bristol to crafting cultural adventures across Japan and Asia, Inside Travel is the cultural adventure specialist that thousands of agents turn to each year.
But why? Because we’ve got a person for you. Like the Korea consultant who lived in Seoul for years and knows exactly which backstreet spot serves the best fried chicken and beer. Or the Japan consultant whose deep passion for Kamikōchi leads to the highlight of your clients trip. So when you get the same friendly consultant every time, you'll grow a partnership, not a transaction.
And with a global 24/7 support team always one phone call away, Inside Travel guarantees your clients support every step of the way. Whether it’s a medical emergency, a lost phone or a last-minute restaurant booking, we never pass the buck or dodge responsibility. We’ll be there to help, and we’ll make it right.
South Korea is becoming a top choice for UK travellers, with visits increasing by 17% between 2024 and 2025. The country combines centuries of history and tradition with contemporary Hallyu culture - from K-pop and Korean dramas to beauty, fashion, gaming and cuisine. Each region offers something different, the skyscrapers of Seoul contrasting with folk villages in Jeonju, mountains in Gangwon-do and volcanic landscapes of beach destination Jeju Island.
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is the official tourism board of South Korea. The KTO London office, located in Mayfair, represents the destination across the UK, Ireland, the Nordics and Africa. KTO London works closely with travel trade partners to provide whatever they need to promote and sell Korea - including destination information, product training, supplier introductions, FAM trips and support for joint marketing campaigns.
For more information, contact Ruby James, Marketing Manager at: [email protected]
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