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Novotel presents new concept to Dongdaemun

The Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels and Residences has officially opened its doors, hoping the hotel brand's first mixed-use property will help meet various needs in the saturated Korean hospitality industry. Plus, the “smart” hotel using KT's digital technology, is Novotel's 500th hotel in the world.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-07-05 14:23

First DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel coming to Korea

Korea's first DoubleTree by Hilton property will be opened in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, in 2021, as Hilton has signed a management deal with Besitz Comprehensive Development. DoubleTree by Hilton is a fast-growing, global portfolio of more than 525 upscale hotels with nearly 125,000 rooms across six continents.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-07-05 14:22

By Kang Seung-wooEarly bird tickets on sale for Grand Hilton's OktoberfestEarly bird tickets for the Grand Hilton Seoul's “Oktoberfest” are now on sale.The hotel is scheduled to hold the annual beer festival on Sept. 8 in its fourth-floor convention hall. Early bird ticket sales will be available until July 22 for 130,000 ($116) per person _ 20,000 won off the ori...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-07-05 02:05

Foreigners find Kakao map better than Naver's

Kakao and NAVER offer maps in English, but the smaller rival beats the portal king in some elements of convenience. Google Maps are out of contention as far as Korea is concerned. The Kakao map has live updates of bus stops, buses that stop at a certain station and the estimated arrival time. “NAVER looks prettier now, but Kakao just seems to work better in small details, lik...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-07-02 15:07

Membership programs gaining traction

As the appetite for “staycations” among Koreans is growing, local hotels are busy launching a variety of membership programs appealing to holidaymakers. Gone are the days when a hotel was just a place to bed down. Rather, they are becoming total entertainment venues, where guests can dine, drink and party as well as sleep.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-06-28 16:04

By Kang Seung-woo Park Hyatt begins eel and vodka promotionThe Timber House, the Park Hyatt Seoul's premium vinyl music bar, is set to wow those who are crazy about river eel and premium drinks through its latest promotion.The package, which will be available from July 2 to Aug. 31, features sunomono, donburi, soba made from Pungcheon eels, served with premium Russian Beluga ...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-06-28 13:41

JJ Mahoney's turns 30 years old

J.J. Mahoney's, a total entertainment bar at the Grand Hyatt Seoul, celebrated its 30th anniversary last week, holding grand birthday parties on June 22 and 23. The bar, which opened in June 1988, has established itself as the nation's premier and longest-running total entertainment center as it consists of nine separate environments. While many bars and restaurants have come...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-06-27 18:45

8 out of 10 Koreans to spend summer vacation in Korea

More than 80 percent of South Koreans who plan to go on summer vacation this year will stay in the country, a survey showed Wednesday, amid the government's push to boost domestic travel.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-06-27 15:08

Korea to establish Korea Center in New York City

South Korea will build an information center in New York City, a global hub of culture and the arts, by July 2020, the government said Monday. The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), which is affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said it will hold a ground-breaking ceremony for the facility, called the New York Korea Center, on Thursday.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-06-25 11:11

Korea shares tourism policy with developing countries

South Korea kicked off a forum Monday to share its tourism policy with developing countries as part of its efforts to help them nurture experts in the field, the government said.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-06-25 10:25

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