Core Viewpoint - The temporary visa exemption policy for Chinese group tourists to South Korea, effective from September 29 to June 30 of the following year, is expected to invigorate tourism and personnel exchanges between China and South Korea [1]. Group 1: Policy Impact - The implementation of the visa exemption policy has led to a noticeable increase in the number of travelers from Qingdao Airport to South Korea, with many travel groups embarking on their first trips to Korea under this new policy [1]. - Qingdao Airport has enhanced its services by coordinating with airlines and inspection units to manage the increased number of group travelers, ensuring efficient check-in and boarding processes [2]. Group 2: Airport Operations - Qingdao Airport serves as a significant gateway for Northeast Asia, with 39 round-trip flights to South Korea daily, connecting major cities such as Seoul, Busan, Jeju, and Cheongju [4]. - The airport has reported that 436,000 mainland residents traveled to South Korea from Qingdao Airport, marking a 5% year-on-year increase [4]. Group 3: Marketing and Services - To capitalize on the benefits of the visa exemption, Qingdao Airport has developed a marketing service brand called "Qingyi Fei Yuezhongzhuan," which includes a transit network covering 25 domestic cities and offers exclusive rights for transit travelers [5]. - The airport aims to enhance its role as a preferred transit hub for travel to Japan and South Korea, focusing on improved services and more frequent flights to facilitate easier exchanges between the two countries [5].

活动现场，青岛机场正式发布"青易飞日韩"服务品牌，为日韩中转旅客打造涵盖"食、宿、行、游、 购"的多重专属礼遇：航站楼内免费青岛啤酒、专属餐厅折扣及市内连锁餐厅菜品品鉴；免费中转住宿 及限时太空舱休息；空铁联运直减优惠、滴滴打车专属折扣、机场平价停车场首日免费停车；以及机场 商贸特惠购物等多重权益。 《中国民航报》、中国民航网 记者许晓泓 通讯员段会臻 报道：7月18日，青岛机场正式发布"青易飞日 韩"品牌礼遇，深化"中转日韩 首选青岛"品牌理念，通过持续加密日韩航线、提升服务水平、赠送惠民 礼包等举措，邀请广大旅客感受从青岛机场出行的暑期小美好，"打着飞的来青岛"畅享夏日。 青岛机场日韩航线网络密集，优势突出。目前，青岛机场日韩航线日均往返航班达55架次，航班密度稳 居全国前3，韩国旅客量位居全国第2，"首尔快线"日均34架次，频次高居全国第一。其中，韩国方向每 日往返41架次，直通首尔、釜山、济州、清州等重要航点；日本方向每日往返14架次，便捷连接东京、 大阪、名古屋、福冈、静冈等核心城市。截至7月15日，青岛机场今年的日韩旅客量达121.8万人次，同 比增长25.4%，面向日韩的门户枢纽功能进一步提升。 ...