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Wed, April 25, 2018 | 13:28

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Family packages get kids excited

Many hotel brands are unveiling packages for kids to celebrate the “family month” of May. The Seoul Marriott Executive Apartments has come up with the “Kids Park Package” and the Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel is offering the “Kids to Go” catering service for parents who are looking forward to providing an unforgettable memory for their children.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-04-12 15:35

Hotels transforming into travel guides

Local hotels are stepping up to promote neighboring tourist attractions, offering various outdoor activities as well as comfy lodging. Seamarq Hotel in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, runs a program featuring the East Sea and a famous highlands farm, while the Paradise Hotel Busan is also providing opportunities to experience the port city's day and night life. Haevichi Hotel Je...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-04-12 15:03

Thailand, country of varieties and value for money

For years, Thailand has been a favorite tourist destination for Koreans for its food and golf courses. Over 1.7 million Koreans traveled to Thailand last year, ranking third following Chinese and Malaysians. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has also named Korea as the most important market for their country apart from China.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-04-05 17:33

'Cesspool' Boracay off limits to tourists for six months from April 26

The Philippines government will shut down the popular tourist destination of Boracay for six months from April 26. President Rodrigo Duterte, who described the island as a “cesspool,” ordered it to be closed to tourism, his spokesman Harry Roque said Wednesday. The decision threatens the livelihoods of thousands of workers in the hotel and travel industries there. Boracay's r...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-04-05 14:28

Gov't allows English name change for passports

The government will allow people to change the English spelling of their names on passports. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday a new ordinance has come into force that gives Korean citizens an opportunity to change the English spelling of their passport names - but just once. The rule applies to passport names that were made before the age of 18.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-04-04 13:39

A glimpse of Korea's biggest cherry blossom festival [PHOTOS]

Spring is here and flowers are popping out of buds to greet the long-awaited warmth. With millions of cherry blossoms bursting into bloom, it is time for the annual Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival or “Gunhangje.” The festival, one of the biggest flower events here, began in Jinhae, South Gyeongsang Province, Sunday. It will continue through April 10, covering roads and alleys ...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-04-02 15:19

Korean tourists lead way in Japan

Korean tourists have fallen in love with Japan. More Koreans than Chinese visited Japan early this year, making up the largest share of foreign visitors, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) said Sunday.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-04-02 14:03

Hotel & Travel | 2018-03-29 16:56

2 Marriott properties to open this weekend

Marriott International, the world's biggest hotel chain and the operator of 16 properties in Korea, is opening up two new properties on Friday and Sunday.Four Points by Sheraton, Gangnam, in southern Seoul has 199 rooms, buffet restaurant and a bar, while Fairfield by Marriott Seoul, near Yeoungdeungpo Station has 572 guestrooms catering to business guests.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-03-29 16:27

Flower festivals to raise curtain on spring

With spring approaching, many flower festivals across the country are dragging people from their homes to enjoy the long-awaited warm season. One of Koreans' favorite flowers in spring is, without a doubt, the cherry blossom. Yeouido in Seoul is most crowded in April with people gathering to look at the cherry blossoms in full bloom. But nobody can deny that the best town to ...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-03-22 19:50

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