{"id":13138,"date":"2026-07-13T13:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T04:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zigexn.co.jp\/en\/?p=13138"},"modified":"2026-09-08T16:07:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T07:07:43","slug":"apple-world-enters-into-a-business-partnership-with-nol-universe-operator-of-nol-an-ota-website-used-by-more-than-18-million-people-monthly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zigexn.co.jp\/en\/13138\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple World Enters into a Business Partnership with NOL Universe, Operator of \u201cNOL,\u201d an OTA Website Used by More Than 18 Million People Monthly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mutual Distribution of Hotel Inventory between Japan and South Korea Expands Inbound and Outbound Travel Options through Technology-Driven Travel Distribution<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apple World Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Joe Hirao; hereinafter referred to as \u201cAPW\u201d) a group company of ZIGExN Co., Ltd. ( Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 3679), has entered into a business partnership agreement with NOL Universe (Headquarters: Seongnam City, Gyeonggi, South Korea; hereinafter referred to as \u201cNOL Universe\u201d), the operator of \u201cNOL,\u201d a travel and leisure platform in South Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this partnership, APW will provide NOL Universe with its hotel inventory in Japan, while incorporating NOL Universe\u2019s hotel inventory in South Korea into its system and making it available for sale to travel agencies in Japan and overseas. By enabling the seamless distribution of hotel inventory between Japan and South Korea across both markets, APW and NOL Universe aim to expand distribution in both markets, broaden travelers\u2019 accommodation options, and further promote the growth of the travel markets of Japan and South Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25a0Background to the Partnership<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOL Universe was established in December 2024 through the integration of Interpark Triple, one of South Korea\u2019s largest online travel companies, and Yanolja Platform, a leading travel technology company. Today, NOL Universe is one of South Korea\u2019s leading travel and leisure platform companies. Connecting travelers with more than 30,000 hotels across South Korea, NOL Universe has established a dominant position in the country\u2019s B2C travel market through its flagship super app, \u201cNOL,\u201d which offers a wide range of travel-related services, including accommodation, air travel, and entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since its founding in 1991, APW has served as a distribution infrastructure supporting the travel industry, leveraging technology to bring together various components of travel, including hotels and air tickets located around the world, and enabling travel agencies to sell them with confidence. To date, APW has provided hotel inventory covering more than 200 countries and over 470,000 properties to more than 5,000 travel agencies in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this partnership, APW will make NOL Universe\u2019s extensive hotel inventory in South Korea widely available to travel agencies in Japan and, further, to partner travel agencies around the world. This will expand sourcing options for travel agencies worldwide while strengthening the flow of inbound travelers from South Korea to accommodation facilities in Japan, thereby supporting the further growth of the travel markets in Japan, South Korea, and around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0Overview of the Partnership<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u30fbProvision of Japan Hotel Inventory (APW \u2192 NOL Universe)
<\/strong>APW will provide NOL Universe with its hotel inventory in Japan. This will enable NOL Universe to expand its accommodation inventory in Japan and seamlessly offer Japanese hotels to its users and partners through \u201cNOL.\u201d
\u30fbIntegration of South Korean Hotel Inventory (NOL Universe \u2192 APW)
<\/strong>APW will integrate NOL Universe\u2019s hotel inventory in South Korea into its system and make it available for sale to both travel agencies in Japan and those overseas. Through APW\u2019s strong B2B distribution network, this partnership will enable South Korean hotels to be distributed across a broad range of sales channels.
\u30fbExpected Benefits
<\/strong>By enabling the reciprocal distribution of hotel inventory between Japan and South Korea across both markets, the two companies will each gain access to new content and sales channels. Travelers will benefit from a wider selection of hotels available for booking, while suppliers (accommodation providers) and sales partners in both markets are expected to gain access to new channels for attracting travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0Future Outlook<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building on this partnership, APW and NOL Universe will continue to explore opportunities for strategic collaboration. Going forward, APW will continue to expand its content offerings and strengthen its global partnerships, leveraging technology to connect travel distribution across Asia and around the world, while providing travel agencies and travelers in Japan and overseas with access to a broader range of high-quality hotel inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25a0Apple World Inc. Company Profile<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since its founding in 1991, Apple World Inc. has served as a travel distribution infrastructure company, connecting more than 470,000 hotels in 200 countries around the world with more than 5,000 travel agencies in Japan. In addition to its domestic and international air ticket business, Apple World also provides services for individual travelers and supports the travel industry as one of the few companies in Japan capable of handling the entire process from arranging air tickets and hotel accommodations through payment. Going forward, Apple World will leverage technology to connect travel distribution, starting in Asia, one of the world\u2019s fastest-growing travel markets, while expanding its range of travel products and pursuing agile M&A initiatives. Through these efforts, Apple World will continue to empower travelers and everyone who supports their journeys to take a step toward a better future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\uff3bCompany Name\uff3dApple World Inc.
\uff3bHeadquarters location\uff3dShinjuku Square Tower(14F) 6-22-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo Japan.
\uff3bEstablished\uff3dDecember 6, 1991
\uff3bRepresentative\uff3dPresident and Representative Director Joe Hirao
\uff3bBusiness Profile\uff3d
Reservation\/arrangement of overseas\/domestic hotels, sale of hotel coupons and overseas\/domestic hotel\/travel-related information service
\uff3bURL\uff3d https:\/\/appleworld.co.jp\/en<\/a>
Website for travel agencies\u300cAPPLE WORLD\u300d\uff1ahttps:\/\/appleworld.com\/agt\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mutual Distribution of Hotel Inventory between Japan and South Korea Expands Inbound and Outbound Travel Options through Technology-Driven Travel Distribution Apple World Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Joe Hirao; hereinafter referred to as \u201cAPW\u201d) a group company of ZIGExN Co., Ltd. ( Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 3679), has entered into a business […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":13041,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[189],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-servicenews"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\t