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Hana Tour
Legal namestring
(주)하나투어
Websiteurl
hanatour.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1993
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Hana Tour (주)하나투어) is South Korea's leading travel agency, providing comprehensive travel services to Korean consumers across leisure, corporate, and premium segments. The company distributes package tours, custom itineraries, group airline bookings, honeymoons, and business travel through a nationwide network of over 1,000 officially certified reservation centers (공식인증예약센터) complemented by direct-to-consumer online and mobile platforms. Hana Tour has held the No. 1 position in Korean travel agency brand power for 22 consecutive years (2005-2026) per the Korean Standards Association, No. 1 in Korean Industry Customer Satisfaction for 14 consecutive years (2009-2025) per KMAC, and No. 1 in Korean Service Quality Index for 4 consecutive years (2019-2025).

The product portfolio spans core mass-market packages, 맞춤여행 (Custom Travel) for personalized itineraries built by professional travel coordinators, 제우스 (Zeus) for high-end travel, 허니문 (Honeymoon) packages, and 하나트래비즈 (Hana Travel.biz) for corporate travel management. Technology infrastructure centers on the H-AI chatbot travel assistant, a proprietary mobile application with coupon promotions, and an integrated online booking platform. Distribution combines self-serve digital channels with dedicated inside-sales lines for specialized services (international air tickets at 1899-1833, corporate services) and in-person service through certified branches, with sub-brands 하나TV (Hana TV) for video content and 핫딜 (Hot Deal) for promotional offers.

Hana Tour generates revenue transactionally on individual travel bookings, including packages, airline tickets, accommodations, and ancillary services such as overseas travel insurance sold in partnership with DB Insurance and Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance (100-500 million KRW coverage tiers). Pricing is quote-based and varies by destination, season, accommodation level, and customization; no public price list is disclosed. Additional commercial layers include the formal Partnership/Marketing Alliance Program ([email protected]) and a purchase-safety service with Hana Bank for cash payments. Operating status is active, domicile is South Korea, and the company holds ISMS information-security and CCM consumer-centric management certifications, including 2025 Hall of Fame status.

Short descriptiontext

Hana Tour (주)하나투어) is South Korea's leading travel agency, offering international and domestic package tours, custom itineraries, premium, honeymoon, and corporate travel through 1,000+ certified branches, online platforms, and a mobile app.

Operating statusenum
Operating
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Headcount rangeband
1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersSeoul, South Korea
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Seoul
HQ countrystring
South Korea
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Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
travel agency services, package tour booking, international travel packages, corporate travel management, custom travel planning
Industry3 codes
1Group & Small-Group Custom Itinerary Planning
CodeTHAKAOAFPrimaryYes
2Escorted Coach & Bus Package Tour Operators
CodeTHAKADAAPrimaryNo
3Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies
CodeTHAKAFABPrimaryNo
NAICS code5 codes
  • Tour Operators561520
  • Travel Agencies561510
  • Tour Operators56152
  • Travel Agencies56151
  • Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services56159
Product category
Travel Agency Services
GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Travel Package Sales
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Hana Tour generates revenue primarily through the sale of packaged travel products including overseas travel, domestic travel, and overseas hotel reservations. Revenue is earned through transaction-based pricing on individual travel bookings.

hanatour.com
Marketing channels7 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 5 records shown
1하나TV
Description

Travel content platform

hanatour.com
+4 more records
Core offering1 text field

Hana Tour is a South Korean travel agency that sells packaged travel products including overseas travel, domestic travel, overseas hotel reservations, and group airline tickets. The company provides professional travel coordination services through a nationwide network of certified reservation centers and direct online/app booking, complemented by specialized lines such as custom travel planning, honeymoon packages, and premium high-end travel (Zeus).

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • Zero information discrepancy guarantee - 100% compensation if travel itinerary is not followed as scheduled
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

Hana Tour is South Korea's leading travel agency operating as a comprehensive platform offering international and domestic travel services. The core product includes package tours, airline tickets, and travel insurance, supported by specialized sub-products such as 맞춤여행 (custom travel planning), 제우스 (high-end travel), 허니문 (honeymoon packages), and 하나트래비즈 (corporate travel). The company distributes through official certified branches (공식인증예약센터), a mobile app, and the website, with H-AI serving as an AI-powered travel assistant. Additional offerings include 하나TV (video content) and 핫딜 (promotional deals).

Product and service9 records
1Hana Tour Travel Packages (하나투어)
CategoryCore travel agency services
Description

Comprehensive travel package sales for South Korean consumers covering overseas travel, domestic travel, overseas hotel reservations, and airline tickets. Serves both individual travelers and corporate customers.

2Custom Travel (맞춤여행)
CategoryCustom travel services
Description

Personalized travel planning service where professional travel coordinators create customized itineraries based on individual customer preferences and requirements.

3Group Airline Tickets (단체항공권)
CategoryAir travel services
Description

Group airline ticket booking service for corporate groups, tour groups, and other organizations requiring multiple seats.

4Honeymoon Packages (허니문)
CategorySpecialty travel packages
Description

Specialized honeymoon travel packages featuring romantic destinations, premium accommodations, and curated experiences for newlyweds.

5Zeus (제우스) - Premium High-End Travel
CategoryPremium / luxury travel
Description

Premium/high-end travel service brand offering exclusive luxury travel experiences. Awarded the 9th National Service Awards Grand Prize in the high-end travel sector for 2026.

6Hana Travel.biz (하나트래비즈) - Corporate Travel
CategoryCorporate travel services
Description

Corporate and business travel management service providing dedicated consultation for corporate customers requiring business travel solutions, including group airline tickets and corporate accounts.

7HanaTV (하나TV) - Travel Content Platform
CategoryTravel content / media
Description

Video content platform featuring travel-related programming, destination guides, and travel inspiration content for Korean travelers.

8Hot Deal (핫딜) - Promotional Deals
CategoryPromotional travel packages
Description

Limited-time discounted travel deals and promotional offers on various travel packages and services, distributed through the website and mobile app.

9Officially Certified Reservation Centers (공식인증예약센터)
CategoryPhysical distribution / travel agency network
Description

Nationwide network of certified travel agency branches that exclusively sell Hana Tour products, offering in-person consultation with professional travel coordinators and consistent pricing across South Korea.

Scale indicator3 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership3 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

DB Insurance is a key insurance partner providing overseas travel insurance coverage for Hana Tour customers. Insurance coverage amounts range from 100 million to 300 million KRW for travel before August 1, 2025, and 200-300 million KRW for travel from August 1, 2025. Customer service hotline: 1899-4040.

2삼성화재 (Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance)
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance is an insurance partner for Hana Tour's overseas travel insurance products. Coverage options of 100 million or 500 million KRW are available for travel from August 1, 2025. Customer service hotline: 1600-6575.

hanatour.com
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Hana Bank provides purchase safety services (구매안전서비스) for cash payments made at Hana Tour, ensuring transaction safety and security for customers paying in cash.

Recent move5 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

One of Hana Tour's largest direct domestic competitors in the Korean packaged-travel agency market. Comparison is direct: both sell multi-day outbound packages, custom itineraries, and operate branded physical retail networks in Korea.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Major Korean outbound tour operator that competes head-to-head with Hana Tour on packaged tours, group airline tickets, and theme-based overseas travel. Operates similar retail branch network in South Korea.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Korea-based online and offline travel agency selling packaged tours, flights, and hotels. Comparable to Hana Tour as a Korean retail-travel brand competing for the same outbound travel consumer, with a stronger digital heritage.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Korean travel and leisure super-app that has expanded aggressively into travel products via acquisitions. While broader in scope (accommodations, leisure, tickets), it competes with Hana Tour on packaged travel and outbound tours through its travel vertical.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global OTA group (Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, Qunar) that competes with Hana Tour in Korea for outbound travel bookings. Though much broader globally, it directly competes on Korean outbound flights and hotels.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global OTA leader whose Korean user base competes directly with Hana Tour's accommodation and flight booking. Offers unbundled alternatives to Hana Tour's packaged-tour model.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Asia-Pacific experiences and attractions booking platform. While not a direct packaged-tour competitor, it increasingly attracts Korean travelers for destination activities and partial-trip components, eroding Hana Tour's bundled-value proposition.

TypeRegional player
Description

Southeast Asian travel platform comparable to Hana Tour in business model (flights, hotels, packages) but operating in a different geography. Relevant as a regional peer for cross-border outbound travel demand perspective.

TypeOthers
Description

Government tourism promotional body that influences demand for Korean travel services. While not a commercial peer, it is an ecosystem participant that shapes inbound travel marketing and certification standards relevant to Hana Tour.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Korean outbound travel agency affiliated with Lotte Group, focused on packaged tours and corporate travel. Comparable to Hana Tour in segment focus, customer base, and channel structure (online + retail branches).

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment1 record

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
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Has app

Core technology
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Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors1 record

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment3 records

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Hana Tour

Travel Agency Serviceshanatour.com

Hana Tour (주)하나투어) is South Korea's leading travel agency, offering international and domestic package tours, custom itineraries, premium, honeymoon, and corporate travel through 1,000+ certified branches, online platforms, and a mobile app.

What Hana Tour does

Hana Tour (주)하나투어) is South Korea's leading travel agency, providing comprehensive travel services to Korean consumers across leisure, corporate, and premium segments. The company distributes package tours, custom itineraries, group airline bookings, honeymoons, and business travel through a nationwide network of over 1,000 officially certified reservation centers (공식인증예약센터) complemented by direct-to-consumer online and mobile platforms. Hana Tour has held the No. 1 position in Korean travel agency brand power for 22 consecutive years (2005-2026) per the Korean Standards Association, No. 1 in Korean Industry Customer Satisfaction for 14 consecutive years (2009-2025) per KMAC, and No. 1 in Korean Service Quality Index for 4 consecutive years (2019-2025).

The product portfolio spans core mass-market packages, 맞춤여행 (Custom Travel) for personalized itineraries built by professional travel coordinators, 제우스 (Zeus) for high-end travel, 허니문 (Honeymoon) packages, and 하나트래비즈 (Hana Travel.biz) for corporate travel management. Technology infrastructure centers on the H-AI chatbot travel assistant, a proprietary mobile application with coupon promotions, and an integrated online booking platform. Distribution combines self-serve digital channels with dedicated inside-sales lines for specialized services (international air tickets at 1899-1833, corporate services) and in-person service through certified branches, with sub-brands 하나TV (Hana TV) for video content and 핫딜 (Hot Deal) for promotional offers.

Hana Tour generates revenue transactionally on individual travel bookings, including packages, airline tickets, accommodations, and ancillary services such as overseas travel insurance sold in partnership with DB Insurance and Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance (100-500 million KRW coverage tiers). Pricing is quote-based and varies by destination, season, accommodation level, and customization; no public price list is disclosed. Additional commercial layers include the formal Partnership/Marketing Alliance Program ([email protected]) and a purchase-safety service with Hana Bank for cash payments. Operating status is active, domicile is South Korea, and the company holds ISMS information-security and CCM consumer-centric management certifications, including 2025 Hall of Fame status.

Hana Tour firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Hana Tour
Legal name
(주)하나투어
Website
https://hanatour.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1993
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
Hana Tour (주)하나투어) is South Korea's leading travel agency, offering international and domestic package tours, custom itineraries, premium, honeymoon, and corporate travel through 1,000+ certified branches, online platforms, and a mobile app.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Hana Tour industry classification

Industry
Product category
Travel Agency Services
NAICS
Tour Operators (561520), Travel Agencies (561510), Tour Operators (56152), Travel Agencies (56151), Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (56159)
akta.pro primary industry
Group & Small-Group Custom Itinerary Planning (THAKAOAF)
akta.pro secondary industries
Escorted Coach & Bus Package Tour Operators (THAKADAA), Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB)

Keywords

  • Travel agency services
  • Package tour booking
  • International travel packages
  • Corporate travel management
  • Custom travel planning

Where Hana Tour is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Seoul
HQ country
South Korea
HQ region
Asia

Markets served

Hana Tour business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Travel Package Sales: Hana Tour generates revenue primarily through the sale of packaged travel products including overseas travel, domestic travel, and overseas hotel reservations. Revenue is earned through transaction-based pricing on individual travel bookings.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Hana Tour product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Hana Tour is a South Korean travel agency that sells packaged travel products including overseas travel, domestic travel, overseas hotel reservations, and group airline tickets. The company provides professional travel coordination services through a nationwide network of certified reservation centers and direct online/app booking, complemented by specialized lines such as custom travel planning, honeymoon packages, and premium high-end travel (Zeus).

Product overview

Hana Tour is South Korea's leading travel agency operating as a comprehensive platform offering international and domestic travel services. The core product includes package tours, airline tickets, and travel insurance, supported by specialized sub-products such as 맞춤여행 (custom travel planning), 제우스 (high-end travel), 허니문 (honeymoon packages), and 하나트래비즈 (corporate travel). The company distributes through official certified branches (공식인증예약센터), a mobile app, and the website, with H-AI serving as an AI-powered travel assistant. Additional offerings include 하나TV (video content) and 핫딜 (promotional deals).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • 하나TV: Travel content platform
  • H-AI
  • 하나트래비즈
  • 제우스
  • 맞춤여행

Products and services

  • Hana Tour Travel Packages (하나투어) Comprehensive travel package sales for South Korean consumers covering overseas travel, domestic travel, overseas hotel reservations, and airline tickets. Serves both individual travelers and corporate customers.
  • Custom Travel (맞춤여행) Personalized travel planning service where professional travel coordinators create customized itineraries based on individual customer preferences and requirements.
  • Group Airline Tickets (단체항공권) Group airline ticket booking service for corporate groups, tour groups, and other organizations requiring multiple seats.
  • Honeymoon Packages (허니문) Specialized honeymoon travel packages featuring romantic destinations, premium accommodations, and curated experiences for newlyweds.
  • Zeus (제우스) - Premium High-End Travel Premium/high-end travel service brand offering exclusive luxury travel experiences. Awarded the 9th National Service Awards Grand Prize in the high-end travel sector for 2026.
  • Hana Travel.biz (하나트래비즈) - Corporate Travel Corporate and business travel management service providing dedicated consultation for corporate customers requiring business travel solutions, including group airline tickets and corporate accounts.
  • HanaTV (하나TV) - Travel Content Platform Video content platform featuring travel-related programming, destination guides, and travel inspiration content for Korean travelers.
  • Hot Deal (핫딜) - Promotional Deals Limited-time discounted travel deals and promotional offers on various travel packages and services, distributed through the website and mobile app.
  • Officially Certified Reservation Centers (공식인증예약센터) Nationwide network of certified travel agency branches that exclusively sell Hana Tour products, offering in-person consultation with professional travel coordinators and consistent pricing across South Korea.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Zero information discrepancy guarantee - 100% compensation if travel itinerary is not followed as scheduled
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use Hana Tour

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Hana Tour technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Hana Tour partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • DB손해보험 (DB Insurance)coreOthersDB Insurance is a key insurance partner providing overseas travel insurance coverage for Hana Tour customers. Insurance coverage amounts range from 100 million to 300 million KRW for travel before August 1, 2025, and 200-300 million KRW for travel from August 1, 2025. Customer service hotline: 1899-4040.
  • 삼성화재 (Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance)coreOthersSamsung Fire & Marine Insurance is an insurance partner for Hana Tour's overseas travel insurance products. Coverage options of 100 million or 500 million KRW are available for travel from August 1, 2025. Customer service hotline: 1600-6575.
  • 하나은행 (Hana Bank)minorOthersHana Bank provides purchase safety services (구매안전서비스) for cash payments made at Hana Tour, ensuring transaction safety and security for customers paying in cash.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Hana Tour competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Mode Tour: One of Hana Tour's largest direct domestic competitors in the Korean packaged-travel agency market. Comparison is direct: both sell multi-day outbound packages, custom itineraries, and operate branded physical retail networks in Korea.
  • Very Good Tour: Major Korean outbound tour operator that competes head-to-head with Hana Tour on packaged tours, group airline tickets, and theme-based overseas travel. Operates similar retail branch network in South Korea.
  • Interpark Tour (Interpark Triple): Korea-based online and offline travel agency selling packaged tours, flights, and hotels. Comparable to Hana Tour as a Korean retail-travel brand competing for the same outbound travel consumer, with a stronger digital heritage.
  • Lotte Tour (Lotte JTB): Korean outbound travel agency affiliated with Lotte Group, focused on packaged tours and corporate travel. Comparable to Hana Tour in segment focus, customer base, and channel structure (online + retail branches).

Broad incumbents

  • Yanolja (Yanolja Cloud / Nol Tour): Korean travel and leisure super-app that has expanded aggressively into travel products via acquisitions. While broader in scope (accommodations, leisure, tickets), it competes with Hana Tour on packaged travel and outbound tours through its travel vertical.
  • Trip.com Group: Global OTA group (Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, Qunar) that competes with Hana Tour in Korea for outbound travel bookings. Though much broader globally, it directly competes on Korean outbound flights and hotels.
  • Booking Holdings (Booking.com): Global OTA leader whose Korean user base competes directly with Hana Tour's accommodation and flight booking. Offers unbundled alternatives to Hana Tour's packaged-tour model.

Emerging players

  • Klook: Asia-Pacific experiences and attractions booking platform. While not a direct packaged-tour competitor, it increasingly attracts Korean travelers for destination activities and partial-trip components, eroding Hana Tour's bundled-value proposition.

Regional players

  • Traveloka: Southeast Asian travel platform comparable to Hana Tour in business model (flights, hotels, packages) but operating in a different geography. Relevant as a regional peer for cross-border outbound travel demand perspective.

Others

  • KTO (Korea Tourism Organization): Government tourism promotional body that influences demand for Korean travel services. While not a commercial peer, it is an ecosystem participant that shapes inbound travel marketing and certification standards relevant to Hana Tour.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Hana Tour social profiles

Digital presence

Hana Tour compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance7 records

Hana Tour financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Hana Tour leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Hana Tour funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Hana Tour M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments3 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Hana Tour

What does Hana Tour do?

Hana Tour is a South Korean travel agency that sells packaged travel products including overseas travel, domestic travel, overseas hotel reservations, and group airline tickets. The company provides professional travel coordination services through a nationwide network of certified reservation centers and direct online/app booking, complemented by specialized lines such as custom travel planning, honeymoon packages, and premium high-end travel (Zeus).

Is Hana Tour a public or private company?

Hana Tour is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Hana Tour founded?

Hana Tour was founded in 1993. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Hana Tour based?

Hana Tour is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, in the Asia region.

How does Hana Tour make money?

One revenue line is on record: travel Package Sales.

Who are Hana Tour's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Mode Tour, Very Good Tour, Interpark Tour (Interpark Triple) and Lotte Tour (Lotte JTB). Broad incumbents are Yanolja (Yanolja Cloud / Nol Tour), Trip.com Group and Booking Holdings (Booking.com). Klook is listed as an emerging player. Traveloka is listed as a regional player. KTO (Korea Tourism Organization) is listed as an others.

Does Hana Tour have an API?

No public API is recorded for Hana Tour.

What industry is Hana Tour in?

Hana Tour's product category is Travel Agency Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAKAOAF, Group & Small-Group Custom Itinerary Planning, with a secondary code of THAKADAA, Escorted Coach & Bus Package Tour Operators. Its NAICS code is 561520.

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NateJo Jwa-jin, CEO of Hanatour, purchases 100.6 million won of company stock: Nate NewsJo Jwa-jin, CEO of Hana Tour, purchased 3,200 shares at 33,135 won per share on the 9th, totaling 100,632,000 won. He announced an annual purchase of 100 million won and will not sell shares during his term, aiming to align with shareholder interests.KoreatimesWhich day is best for flight booking? Travel expert shares tips for finding cheaper airfaresSkyscanner launched the Skyscanner Smart Travel Awards for Korea’s tourism industry, recognizing Jeju Air, Korean Air, and Hana Tour for their value and booking experiences. The platform clarified that factors like incognito mode or specific search days do not lower airfares, noting instead that Thursday departures from Korea typically offer the lowest average fares.NateBaekdu Mountain's Heaven Lake and trekking... Hanatour, a unique summer travel popular in China: Nate NewsHana Tour, a South Korean travel agency, reported a 37% year-over-year increase in bookings for Baekdu Mountain tours to China for summer 2024, making it the top Chinese travel destination over Zhangjiajie during the July-August season. Approximately 40% of annual Baekdu Mountain travel demand is concentrated in the summer months due to its cool climate and clear skies, with the agency offering experiential products including glass hotel accommodations and historical site explorations. Overall bookings for China travel increased approximately 20% in the first half of 2024, driven by expanded flight capacity and rising demand from younger travelers for major Chinese cities.Biometric UpdateHancomwith launches AI-powered continuous authentication for zero-trust securityHancomwith launched a new AI-powered continuous authentication platform, Hancom xCAuth, aimed at implementing zero-trust security principles through real-time behavior analysis. The company plans to test the technology in a 2026 pilot project with Hana Tour and aligns its strategy with national security frameworks.DigitaltodayHancom With unveils zero-trust authentication solution Hancom xCAuthHancom With launched Hancom xCAuth, an AI-powered zero-trust authentication solution that analyzes user behavior, device, and environmental context in real-time to assess risk levels and apply adaptive multi-factor authentication. The solution supports continuous authentication beyond one-time login verification and will be deployed through a 2026 zero-trust adoption pilot project targeting global work environments. The company plans to apply the technology to Hana Tour's operations and position AI authentication and quantum security as core pillars of next-generation security infrastructure.KoreatimesParents’ Day travel trend sees growing demand for tailored toursKorea's filial travel market is shifting away from large group tours toward smaller, customized premium packages tailored for elderly travelers, with agencies reporting growing demand for comfort-focused "no-tip, no-option" itineraries and short-haul destinations. Travel agencies including Kyowon Tour, Chamjoeun Travel, Hanjin Travel, Yellow Balloon Tour, and Hana Tour are adapting their offerings to meet preferences for reduced physical strain, flexible schedules, and high-end experiences. Short-haul destinations such as Japan, China, and Vietnam dominate May bookings, while multigenerational travel is emerging as another notable trend in the market.KoreatimesParents’ Day travel trend sees growing demand for tailored toursKorea's filial travel market is shifting away from large group tours toward smaller, customized packages tailored for comfort and individual preferences, driven by adult children booking trips for Parents' Day on May 8. Travel agencies including Kyowon Tour, Chamjoeun Travel, Hanjin Travel, Yellow Balloon Tour, and Hana Tour report growing demand for premium "no-tip, no-option" packages featuring full-service airlines, five-star hotels, and VIP transportation. The trend also includes a rise in multigenerational travel and short-haul destinations like Japan, China, and Vietnam, with travelers adjusting departure dates to avoid peak fuel surcharges.KoreatimesSports tourism becomes Korea’s next big ticket as fans turn games into getawaysNOL Universe, Korea's largest tour operator, is developing five categories of sports-focused travel products, including European football packages, U.S. professional sports leagues tours, and motorsports trips, as fandom-driven sports tourism shifts into the mainstream. Major agencies like Hana Tour are also retooling their portfolios to offer purpose-driven packages centered on star athletes such as Son Heung-min and Lee Jung-hoo, pairing game days with tourist attractions. Korean authorities are promoting domestic sports tourism as a tool to distribute tourism benefits more evenly across regional economies, though industry insiders warn that reliance on individual athlete performance creates planning uncertainties.The Korea HeraldTravel for a makeover? ‘Wanghong,’ ‘gyaru’ experiences become must-do itinerariesKorean travelers are increasingly building itineraries around "wanghong" and "gyaru" makeover experiences in China and Japan, turning social media aesthetics into structured tourism products that include makeup, costumes, hairstyling and professional photo shoots. The trend is accelerating, with mentions of both keywords rising significantly over the past year, and travel agencies like Hana Tour reporting China and Japan as top destinations for early May departures. Industry observers say this reflects a broader shift toward immersive, participatory experiences over traditional sightseeing among Gen Z travelers.KoreatimesHigher fuel surcharges weigh on airlines, travel firmsRising fuel costs driven by the Iran crisis and a weakening Korean won are forcing airlines to raise fuel surcharges and ticket prices, with travelers seeing significant cost increases on routes to destinations including Spain, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Korean low-cost carriers Air Busan and Aero K Airlines are scaling back flight schedules and may suspend less profitable routes such as Guam, Cebu, Da Nang, and Ulaanbaatar, while travel agencies including Hana Tour and Mode Tour are urging customers to book early to avoid higher surcharges. Korean Air, which consumes over 30 million barrels annually, faces tens of millions of dollars in additional fuel costs as MOPS gasoline prices surged from $82 to $147 per barrel in roughly two weeks.