TAG’s Byron Carr excited about K-Pop induced Asia expansion

TAG’s Byron Carr excited about K-Pop induced Asia expansion
Edited by Travel Weekly


    The Appointment Group, LLC (known as TAG), has announced a new touring sector dedicated to supporting and managing the travel logistics for the many diverse artists of Asian heritage.

    The news comes as trends like like K-Pop and J-Pop have drives the popularity of the various types of Asian touring as the company works towards a further global expansion

    “It’s incredible to see the impact that artists of Asian heritage have been leaving across the globe,” Tag Group touring director Byron Carr said.

    “Since 2018, we have been offering exclusive travel management services to artists within the scope of Asian touring, specifically the K-pop genre.

    “Due to the intricate, distinct requirements for K-pop, C-pop and J-pop artists, our team of dedicated Travel Specialists proudly, expertly and deliberately provide them with hands-on travel logistics from 19 locations across the globe.”

    Byron Carr, TAG. (Supplied)

    While TAG will support all genres within Asian touring, the company will continue to put their initial focus on the expansive world of K-pop travel management. With Korean-speaking Travel Specialists in place, Carr will lead the specialist team and take on the challenge of growing TAG’s Asian touring business.

    “With the addition of this highly specialised sector, our goal is to diversify TAG’s offerings to meet the individual needs of a broader client base,” Carr continued.

    “I look forward to extending TAG’s one-of-a-kind services to Asian communities across the globe and continually adapting our offerings to best support their distinctive travel requirements.”

    Featured image – K-Pop concert. Source: Instagram – @saythename_17

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