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Thu, November 14, 2019 | 00:57

Hotel Lobby

The Grand Hyatt Seoul has been selected as the best MICE hotel at the Meeting and Convention Stella Awards. This award is given annually by the Northstar Travel Group, a global MICE company serving over 350,000 meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions (MICE) clients in more than 13 countries. It recognizes businesses that offer innovative MICE services, including ho...

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-09-05 09:09

Esports venues emerging as attractions for foreign tourists

Esports venues emerging as attractions for foreign tourists

Amid a worldwide craze for esports, Korea, which has long been regarded as the Mecca of esports, is a pilgrimage destination for fans of professional video gaming. As a result, it is not uncommon to find international travelers visiting the country to stop by esports stadia, as evidenced by reality TV shows showing quite a few foreigners who include the places in their itiner...

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-09-05 09:08

Alitalia, Malta Tourism Authority aim to double Korean tourists to Malta

Alitalia, Malta Tourism Authority aim to double Korean tourists to Malta

The Republic of Malta, a small Southern European island country, is not well-known among Korean travelers, and many are even unaware of its existence. To better promote the beauty of Malta to Koreans, the Malta Tourism Authority held the 2019 Product Seminar together with Italy's flagship carrier Alitalia, at the Westin Chosun Seoul, Tuesday.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-09-03 20:16

Festivals Calendar - September 2019

Festivals Calendar - September 2019

The following are the major cultural and tourist festivals to be held in South Korea in September.

2019-08-31 10:26

Royal palaces, museums in Seoul to remain open through upcoming Chuseok holiday

Royal palaces, museums in Seoul to remain open through upcoming Chuseok holiday

Four Joseon-era royal palaces in Seoul will remain open throughout the extended Chuseok holiday next week and admit visitors free of charge, the government said Saturday. The four palaces - Gyeongbok, Changdeok, Deoksu and Changgyeong - as well as the UNESCO-recognized Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty in the capital and its surrounding areas and major heritage sites will tem...

2019-08-31 09:14

Gov't targeting global OTAs' 'unfair request' over hotel rate

Gov't targeting global OTAs' 'unfair request' over hotel rate

People who have attempted to book a hotel know that the booking rate is the same on all online booking apps, and on the hotel's website as well. This is because of an agreement called rate parity, and the government is now set to take a closer look at what hotels call an “unfair practice.”

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-08-30 15:52

Daegak Temple, Buddhist center of Korea's independence movement

Daegak Temple, Buddhist center of Korea's independence movement

The year 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement, which provided a catalyst for the Korean independence movement. Over 2 million took part in the demonstrations and some 47,000 people were arrested and taken into custody.Thirty-three representatives, consisting of various people including prominent members of the Catholic Church and Protestant Ch...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2019-08-29 17:11

Hanagae offers beach for city dwellers

Hanagae offers beach for city dwellers

Not enough Seoulites know there are actual beaches accessible through the metro system. All it takes is a visit to Incheon International Airport, a transfer to the maglev, and then one more bus connection. The number of beaches within the Seoul Metro public transit network's reach increased by one last year, with the addition of Muui Island's Hanagae Beach.

2019-08-29 13:08

Korea to hold promotional events of halal restaurants

Korea to hold promotional events of halal restaurants

The nation's tourism authorities will hold events to promote halal restaurants across the country next month, to help Muslim tourists better find halal restaurants here, according to the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), Wednesday.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-08-28 18:53

Hotel Lobby

By Kang Seung-wooJW Marriott Dongdaemun offers perfect Chuseok getaway Inspired by the search for the perfect urban break for the Chuseok holiday, the JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul is set to provide its “Artractive Holiday” experience, a unique vacation available from Sept. 1 to 15.It combines a one-night stay in a deluxe room with a buffet breakfast at Tavo...

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-08-28 11:03

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