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Office worker shares Himalayan experience

Lee Su-ji, 33, relives her travels as she writes about them, but also aims to share the charms of the places she visits to inspire potential travelers. “It is pointless to tell people how great the Himalayas are, to tell them to visit,” Lee says in the prologue of her latest book.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-10-04 10:59

Lotte Hotel relaunches customer-friendly website

Amid the growing appetite for solo travel and value-added vacations, Lotte Hotel has newly relaunched its overhauled official website showing off personalized services for reservations and membership processes.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-10-04 09:32

Inter-Korean detente driving DMZ's peace tourism

Following the second inter-Korean summit last week, a grand plan to turn the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) into a hub for peace tourism is gaining momentum. This is another bigger step forward after tour programs to the world's most dangerous border have been drawing attention since the first summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in April.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-09-27 15:36

The Lotte Hotel Seoul has been named the “Best Business Hotel in Seoul” for the ninth consecutive year by Business Traveller, one of the world's leading travel magazines.The property, located in Myengdong, ranked first in the magazine's ratings, nudging past the Grand Hyatt Seoul and the Westin Chosun Seoul.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-09-27 14:06

Koreans warned of deadly bootleg liquor danger in Malaysia

With the death toll rising from bootleg liquor poisoning in Malaysia, the Korean government has warned its citizens there to take extra care. “Koreans who are living or traveling there should use extreme care when buying liquor,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Facebook on Sept. 22.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-09-26 13:56

The Grand Hilton Seoul is presenting the Chuseok Package” that will be available until Oct. 10. The one-night promotion includes a breakfast buffet for two and a 20 percent buffet discount voucher. In addition, package guests will be given free access to the swimming pool and the fitness center as well as a 50 percent discount at the property's sauna.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-09-20 17:00

Paradise City opens new facilities today

INCHEON - Paradise City, the first integrated resort complex in Northeast Asia, is set to unveil the second phase of its facilities focusing on entertainment today, aimed at drawing in foreign tourists as well as locals. Facilities from the second phase of its 330,000-square-meter development project include a boutique hotel, spa, nightclub, art gallery, shopping mall, film s...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-09-20 15:21

Korean-American finds home on Jeju in 'Stone House'

For photojournalist Brenda Paik Sunoo, life has gone full circle. She now finds herself in her 70s, living with husband Jan in a stone house in the land of her ancestors.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-09-16 20:16

Koreans opting for hotel stays over Chuseok

Jin Hyon-ho, a 41-year-old father of two daughters, is currently busy surfing the internet, looking for better hotel packages for the upcoming Chuseok holiday. “After visiting my parents and parents-in-law, I plan to have a one-night stay in a hotel with my family,” said Jin, who often stays in hotels during traditional holidays.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-09-13 16:23

By Kang Seung-wooConrad Seoul wins four awards The Conrad Seoul has won four accolades at this year's World Travel Awards.The four are Asia's Leading Lifestyle Hotel, Asia's Leading Luxury City Hotel, Korea's Leading Hotel and Korea's Leading Business Hotel.The awards ceremony took place in Hong Kong, Sept. 3. Conrad has been named Asia's Leading Luxury City Hotel for the fou...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-09-13 15:15

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