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Thu, April 22, 2021 | 09:49

Jeju Olle Route 7 among hikers' most popular courses

Hiking and walking trips have become one of the trending activities in the continued COVID-19 pandemic globally. According to a survey conducted by the World Trail Network, with respondents in 10 countries, 75 percent of the trails that responded have seen an increase in new trail users, such as families and young people, during the various stages of lockdowns.

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-04-21 09:04

6 local accommodation recommendations for 'forest bathers'

An increasing number of tourists are seeking to enjoy “forest bathing” - or simply being in nature - to relax at quiet and less-crowded spots amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. In the Future of Travel survey conducted by Booking.com on 1,000 Korean travelers last year, 56 percent of the respondents said they are seeking out more rural, off-the-beaten-track experiences for ...

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-04-14 09:14

Hotels prepare for ban on use of disposable products next year

Local hotels are rushing to make preparations for the Ministry of Environment's regulation that will ban accommodations with more than 50 guest rooms from offering disposable products to guests, beginning next year. Most hotels here seem to agree with the need to reduce the use of single-use plastic products, given that hotel amenities made of and packaged in plastic contribu...

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-04-13 09:17

Jeju stuck in dilemma over tourism recovery, spread of COVID-19

A rapid growth in tourist numbers is bringing joy to and causing concern among residents of Jeju, the southern holiday island increasingly favored by locals as an alternative to overseas travel amid the COVID-19 outbreaks. Tourist arrivals on Jeju Island have rapidly recovered to pre-coronavirus levels in recent months to the delight of its tourism sector, but residents are c...

2021-04-11 11:13

InterContinental launches couple package for wedding season

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas is presenting the “Cupid Moments Package,” specially prepared for honeymooners and couples in the spring wedding season. The hotel said all the finest gifts are featured in the package as it is meant to cater to one of the best days of a person's life. Each package provides a club-floor suite, which enables access to the Club Lounge on the ...

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-04-08 16:13

3 hidden gem honeymoon destinations in Korea

Many soon-to-be married couples have been choosing domestic destinations for their honeymoons, while the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic places restrictions on travel to other countries. While the nation's southern resort island of Jeju, which has a great wealth of tourism assets, has become the most sought after honeymoon destination among domestic vacation spots, the Korean uni...

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-04-06 09:06

6 stays where you can work and relax

The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged people more than ever to work from homes, hotels and other accommodations, to reduce physical contact with others. This has increased demand for “workcations,” a coined term that combines “work” and “vacation,” and is defined as enjoying both work and relaxation.

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-03-30 14:06

'Domestic flights departing on Tuesdays are cheapest'

Tickets for domestic flights departing on Tuesdays are the cheapest compared to others, while tickets for flights departing on Fridays, when the weekend begins, are the most expensive, according to global travel search engine Kayak. The findings were the results of the company's analysis on its flight search data from Nov. 1 last year to Jan. 31.

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-03-30 09:13

'Feel the Rhythm of Korea' series planner earns presidential award

Oh Chung-seop, the head of the brand marketing team at the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), received a presidential award for a promotional video series called “Feel the Rhythm of Korea.” The state-run tourism organization said Thursday that Oh received the award for planning the eccentric yet addictive tourism promotional videos, which have become a sensation both at home a...

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-03-18 15:29

Tickled pink: destinations in Asia to enjoy cherry blossoms

Spring has finally arrived after a long winter to herald the blooming of cherry blossoms despite continued social-distancing measures. Cherry blossoms generally sprout in mid-April, but warm weather these days has caused the flowers to bloom sooner than in previous years. Last year, the first cherry blossoms in Seoul were observed on March 27, the earliest on record.

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-03-18 09:00

Cherry blossom season begins on Jeju Island, in southern region

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