We lead technological innovation of the global hospitality market by applying internally developed cloud-based automation solutions to hotels, leisure facilities, and restaurants.
Information
Comfortable and enjoyable travels for anyone
We give
INFORMATION
We have the largest travel and leisure database in Korea. Customers can conveniently and rapidly search and reserve various products. We provide convenient customer services creating an enjoyable leisure environment.
Space
Comfortable and enjoyable travels for anyone
We create
SPACE
We take the lead in creating spaces to R.E.S.T.(Refresh, Entertain, Stay, and Travel),such as accommodation, cultural, residential and commercial areas.
A global travel platform
realizing paradigm shifts
in travel
A global travel
platform realizing
paradigm shifts
in travel
Brand vision
No. 1 super app
providing all kinds of
leisure-related services
Global no. 1 cloud-based
hospitality solution company
A channeling solution
(Inventory Distribution
System, IDS) targeting
the global market
An unmatched innovative
company that fully
automates hotel operations
History
2023
5 Acquired Go Global Travel, a top-tier global B2B solution company
4 Founded ‘Connectfy Cloud’, a proptech company (joint venture with SK D&D) Acquired ‘Innsoft’, a North American hospitality solution provider
3 Ranked on the ‘High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2023’ list reported by the Financial Times and Statista Launched ‘Yanolja Research’, Korea's first private research center specializing in the travel industry
2 Became the first Korean company to be registered as a member of the UAE Global Unicorn Center
1 Received the ‘Korea’s Best Travel App award’ at Sensor Tower Asia Pacific Awards 2022
2022
12 Recertified as a Consumer Centered Management(CCM) company
11 Yanolja Cloud received the Singapore ‘Digital experience of the year’ award for ‘Travel Services’ at the Asian Experience Awards
9 Selected as ‘South Korea's Leading Online Travel Agency’ at the 2022 World Travel Awards Recognized as a ‘AWS Travel & Hospitality Competency Partner’ by Amazon Web Services
7 Yanolja Cloud became the first in Korean hospitality history to implement ‘Check-in Service with Mobile Driver's License’ Received appreciation plaque from Seoul City for operating ‘family-safe family accommodations’
6 Founded ‘Gusto X’, a Global FoodTech solution company (a joint venture with Blue Basket) Launched ‘Yanolja F&B Solution’ to strengthen FoodTech solution leadership
5 Invested in InnKey Infosystems, a premium cloud-based solution provider for premium hotels and chains
4 Invested in Smartix, Korea’s leading ticketing IT solution company Received the iF Design Award for the Corporate Website
2 Received a ‘2021 ESOP(Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Awards’ from the Minister of Employment and Labor
1 Became the world’s leading hotel booking website chosen by Uzakrota Travel Awards
2021
12 Completed the acquisition of Interpark to lead the global travel industry Acquired Dable, the Global AI Company
7 Signed a strategic collaboration agreement with CMH Solutions, a top Turkish hospitality company Signed a strategic partnership agreement with VNTravel, the number one travel company in Vietnam Raised a USD 1.7 billion in new funding from SoftBank Vision Fund II
6 Launched ‘Yanolja Cloud’ to lead the global cloud solution technology sector
5 Started white label business based on Software-as-a-Service(SaaS) for the first time in Korea
4 Acquired Sanha Information Technology, Korea's top hotel solution provider
3 Created Trustay, a prop-tech startup (a joint venture by Yanolja and KT Estate)
2 Became the world's best travel app chosen by Uzakrota Travel Awards
2020
12 Joined Intel IoT Solution Alliance and was granted "Market Ready Solution" status Obtained Consumer Centered Management(CCM) certification
9 Signed a partnership agreement with Hotel Online, Africa's no. 1 hotel marketing company
8 Signed an MOU with BNetworks, a global IoT leader
6 Launched Y FLUX Guest Room Management System(GRMS)
5 Launched Yanolja Coin, a new reward system
2019
11 Received the Grand Prize in the video/digital advertising category and Special Award in the expression technique category at the Korea Advertising Awards Launched Y FLUX, a hotel automation solution, and Y FLUX Kiosk Received the Grand Prize in the group/service category at the 2nd Korea Competitiveness Award
10 Became the largest shareholder of ZEN Rooms, the No. 1 budget hotel chain in Northeast Asia
9 Received the Industrial Service Medal (CEO Su-jin Lee) on the 46th World Tourism Day Acquired eZee Technosys, a global PMS company Acquired Daily Hotel, the largest premium hotel/fine dining booking platform in Korea
6 Received the Minister's Award by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
Became the 8th unicorn company in Korea Attracted USD 180 mil. investment from the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation and Booking Holdings Inc.
2 Acquired Garam and SeeReal, top 2 PMS companies in Korea
1 Opened a global hotel booking service
2018
11 Received the Excellence Award in the business category at the 2018 Korea Mobile Award
9 Acquired W.Design & Hotel, the largest hotel brand in Busan and Gyeongsangnam-do
8 Acquired Korea Commodities Supply, No.1 Hotel amenity retailer
7 Acquired LeisureQ, the largest leisure & activity platform company
3 Launched Best-Stay Lab, an integrated B2B accommodation service
2017
5 Chosen by Seoul Business Agency as an operator of new job training programs Launched Check-in Money, an accommodation membership service Won the 2017 Effie Awards Korea in two categories
2 Selected by Hi-Seoul Brand as an excellent company
2016
7 Acquired Hotel Now, the first hotel booking service in Korea
4 Won the Grand Prize in the accommodation information category at the Mobile Award Korea
2005~2015
2015 11 Won the Grand Prize in the accommodation information category at the App Award Korea 10 Received the First Prize at the Korea Marketing Awards 1 Chosen as Top 100 Startups of 2014
2014 12 Ranked on the top 50 list of Korea's Best Employers 2014
2013 12 Founded Yanolja Travel
2012 9 Certified as an SME with innovative management (Main-Biz)
2011 5 Launched the Franchise Business Division of Hotel Yaja
2010 1 Opened Motelup's official website
2007 5 Opened Yanolja's official website
2005 9 Opened an accommodation web portal 5 Opened Motel Tour, an online community
CI & Logo
Here we introduce Yanolja’s representative logotype and
app icon featuring simple, vibrant, and fun images.
