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Energy-boosting foods top summer menus

As a record-breaking deadly heat wave sweeps the nation, local hotels are sold on offering summer-themed, energy-boosting foods. Eel, regarded as one of the major stamina foods in the hot weather here, is headlining every hotel restaurant's summer menu.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-02 16:21

By Kang Seung-woo Kensington Jeju unveils champagne promotion The Kensington Jeju Hotel provides the All That Sparty Package featuring two bottles of champagne from French fine winery Moet & Chandon.While enjoying the brand's special summer editions Moet & Chandon Ice Imperial and Chandon Summer, each ...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-02 15:15

Full of fun: Festival guide for August

The Busan Sea Festival has opened Aug. 1 every year since 1996 on various beaches in Busan, including Haeundae and Gwangalli. The festival in the country's largest port city consists of various programs and cultural performances showcasing the city's attractions. Festival events include the following: an international rock music festival, hip-hop and magic festivals, K-pop co...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-07-31 10:31

Marriott eyeing food and beverage as revenue driver in Korea

Taking a closer look at the Korean hotel industry, gone are the days when a hotel was just a place to bed down. Peggy Fang Roe, chief sales and marketing officer of Asia Pacific at Marriott International Rather, it is increasingly serving as a venue, where guests can dine, drink and party as well as sleep. Buying into the trend, Peggy Fang Roe, chief sales and marketing offic...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-07-26 16:20

By Kang Seung-wooHyatt Hotels in Korea to reduce single-use plastics from SeptemberAll five Hyatt Hotels in Korea have announced plans to eliminate single-use plastic straws and drink stirrers beginning this September. Korea's move away from single-use plastics follows the global policy announcement by Hyatt Hotels Corp. July 9. In line with the Hyatt Worldwide direction, the...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-07-26 10:27

Daemyung's Park Hotel opens doors

Daemyung Leisure Industry said Thursday it has opened a new hotel at the Vivaldi Park resort complex in Hongcheon, Gangwon Province. The Park Hotel, located at opposite end to Ocean World, a huge water park, is the first independent brand hotel introduced at the resort complex, which also features a ski slope, an equestrian club, a golf course and other tourist attractions.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-07-26 10:26

Lotte Hotel's Executive Tower to debut in September

The Lotte Hotel Seoul will reopen as the Executive Tower, Sept. 1, after a year-long renovation. The company started remodeling its building in July 2017, the second of its kind since its opening in August 1988 to offer a new standard in premium luxury hotels in the Gangbuk district like its sibling Signiel Seoul in Gangnam. In 2006, it went through its first renovation.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-07-19 14:28

The L'Escape Hotel opened its doors, Thursday, seeking to become the nation's first urban French-style boutique property. It is the first independent brand of Shinsegae Chosun Hotel that also runs the JW Marriott Seoul and the Westin Chosun. Located in central Seoul, right behind Shinsegae Department Store, the 25-story hotel consists of 204 rooms of 10 types, including 80 su...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-07-19 14:01

Visitors soak up the mud at Boryeong [PHOTOS]

The Boryeong Mud Festival in South Chungcheong Province, one of the country's most popular summer festivals, will run through July 22. The festival provides a variety of activities for visitors to roll and splash in mud. Visitors can also register for mud wrestling, football, marathon and other games (www.mudtour.co.kr, phone: 041-932-2900).

Hotel & Travel | 2018-07-17 09:24

Sizzling weather grips Korea

By Kang Seung-wooJW Marriott promotes BLT Steak with wines The JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul has started the BLT Steak Night promotion.The package will be available only on Tuesdays and Fridays until Sept. 28.Its 89,000-won ($80) Tuesday edition features a Black Angus chuck roast, salad, its signature popovers and a glass of wine from France or Italy. Crepe souffle dess...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-07-13 10:21

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