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Culinary journeys to Finland

An appealing holiday destination thanks to its natural attractions, Finland is now seeking to take Korean travelers on a gastronomic journey with its unique Finnish cuisine that aims to bring nature to the dining table.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-10-25 18:07

Daeryong Market where time has stopped

GYODONG ISLAND, Incheon _ Daeryong Market, the one and only major market located in the center of Gyodong Island, is a place where time has stopped. Like the old chiming wall clock, time has stopped at somewhere between the 1960s and 1970s. Walking through the marketplace, those small old slate-roofed shops selling popular snacks and various necessities of the time, vintage t...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-10-25 17:26

Home is right there but out of reach

Home is right there but out of reach

GYODONG ISLAND, Incheon - With the two Koreas taking steps to disarm the Joint Security Area (JSA) and allow soldiers and civilians to cross the Military Demarcation Line there, following the three inter-Korean summits this year alone, hope for permanent peace on the peninsula runs higher than ever before.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-10-25 16:42

Daeryong Market where time has stopped

Underwater Halloween

Various photo zones featuring marine creatures have been set up in the COEX Aquarium as part of marking Halloween Day until Oct. 29. Children can get Halloween candies after the Octonauts Underwater Performances on Saturday and Sunday. / Courtesy of COEX Aquarium

Hotel & Travel | 2018-10-25 14:23

By Kang Seung-wooSigniel Seoul's Stay receives Michelin starStay, the modern French restaurant at the Signiel Seoul Hotel, has earned a Michelin star.The facility opened in April last year on the property's 81st floor, led by chef Yannick Alleno.Stay has become the second restaurant of the hotel to receive a coveted Michelin star status following Bicena, a classy Korean resta...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-10-24 21:23

Thailand bans overnight tourists on Similan islands

First Boracay in the Philippines, then Maya Bay in Thailand. Now another famous Thai tourist destination, Similan islands, appears to have become a victim of its own success. In recent years, a huge influx of visitors to the Similan islands has polluted once-crystal-clear waters and seriously damaged marine ecosystems.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-10-22 14:27

By Kang Seung-wooThe Grand Hyatt Seoul offers 'sweet and grand' experience The Grand Hyatt Seoul is introducing the Suite in Grand room package until Christmas Eve.It offers a suite room, complimentary bottle of wine and Jo Malone gift box to help create a romantic and luxurious experience. The promotion also includes a 50,000-won food and beverage credit, which can be used a...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-10-18 16:57

Various events courting Halloween lovers

Just two weeks ahead of Halloween weekend, hotels in Korea are gearing up to lure Halloween buffs to their properties with various programs and events. Breaking out of the early days of booze-ups, they are providing Halloween-themed promotions tailored to customers' needs ranging from private parties to new menus.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-10-18 14:46

98% of visitors to Korea intend to return, survey shows

Nearly 98 percent of inbound travelers intend to visit South Korea again and 96 percent returned home with good feelings about the country, a survey showed Monday. The Visit Korea Committee released the figures based on a survey of 34,000 visitors in Seoul's five major tourist destinations - Dongdaemun, Mount Nam, Myeong-dong, streets near Hongik University and Namdaemun - fr...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-10-15 14:31

Greece bans overweight tourists from riding donkeys

Greece has banned overweight tourists from riding donkeys on the island of Santorini after activists complained that the animals suffer spinal injuries. According to local media Wednesday, the country's Ministry of Rural Development and Food has published a new set of regulations to protect the donkeys.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-10-11 15:38

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