He said that, when flying into African diaspora countries, he noticed there was a feeling of familiarity. Most people weren’t on vacation. “There’s a feeling of familiarity, it’s the people who are traveling to London They may be returning for work, or for the same reason. “They aren’t necessarily tourist.”
Bernard is often in the UK for weeks or months at a stretch. BrazilThe regional genres of grime and baile-funk are gaining popularity. “Places such as Brazil are currently leading the way in nightlife, club cultures, and underground music,” he says. Traveler. There is a true DIY culture and community.
North American travellers are flocking to South Korea The top trending destination is Seoul. Los Angeles-Seoul was the top airline route in the US for this summer, according to July2025 data from OAGAviation analytics is a company that provides aviation data.
Content creators in LA are needed Roger WhoTraveling to Seoul is essential for his skincare and beauty work. In recent years, the beauty industry has seen a boom. K-beauty market South Korea is experiencing a boom in business and tourism, thanks in part to viral videos on TikTok and Instagram. The boom has transformed the business and tourism industry in the country. Over 1 million foreign patients According to a report, between 2023 and 2024, South Koreans will travel to South Korea for skincare treatments, medical services, color analysis, and other types of treatment. Business of Fashion report.
Diverse airlines that serve the Asia market have increased their US-South Korea connections. Air Premia—Who’s go-to airline—recently increased its LAX flight schedule from seven to 10 flights per week By March 2025. Korean Air is also preparing to launch its new routes in March 2025. increased passenger capacity Airbus A380s and will bump up its weekly LAX service from four to five flights Beginning in August 2025.
In the last five-years, both cities have emerged as the global capitals for the digital creator economies. “Both LA & Seoul have really strong cultures around appearance & self-care,” says Who. In LA, we have a convergence of entertainment, wellbeing, and beauty that creates a market for beauty education and influencer-led discoveries. Seoul has a similar energy.”
Who makes it a point to spend time with his family and friends, even though he is primarily in Seoul for work. In the digital age it is difficult to distinguish between work and leisure.
As more young professionals combine business and leisure trips into single-ticket itineraries—a trend coined as bleisure—they’ve permanently shifted where and when business travel can take place. Prior to this, “a single passenger on a Monday morning, without a checked-in bag, was considered a business traveler and two or more passengers on a weekend itinerary were considered a leisure trip,” according to Gary LeffAviation expert and Condé Nast Traveler travel specialist. “Now, a weekend trip with your spouse or partner could start earlier in the work week, include some business and last into the weekend. The traditional travel week of Monday to Friday for consultants is no more.
