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'Promenade of Art' to feature variety of performance

A square in front of a tourism exhibition center near Cheong Wa Dae will transform into a stage for a variety of outdoor performances starting next month. According to the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), Thursday, the Promenade of Art will be held every Saturday from Sept. 1 to Oct. 27 and feature a collection of 16 nonverbal, fusion gugak (traditional Korean music) and ban...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-30 16:18

Nation soaks up beer festivals

As the nation is still in the tail end of a strong summer heat wave, nationwide beer festivals are set to help people beat the heat. Visitors will be able to taste innumerable domestic and imported beers that are not widely available and they can also grab some delicious side dishes, as well.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-30 16:00

Vietnam's Da Nang is top summer vacation destination this year at online mall

The Vietnamese city of Da Nang was the most popular summer vacation destination this year, a shift from last year's preference for Japanese cities, according to an online shopping mall Wednesday.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-29 09:41

Everland to host'scary' Halloween events

While it is still hot and humid, Everland amusement park unveiled its Halloween season schedule for those who plan to have an awesome autumn outing.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-28 18:01

Myanmar to allow visa-free entry for Korean tourists from October

Myanmar will start granting visa-free entry to Korean tourists in October as part of efforts to invigorate the tourism industry. According to reports from local media early this month, tourists from Korea and Japan will be able to stay in the country for up to 28 days without a visa once the new rules come into force on Oct. 1.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-23 15:02

Korean hotel market still has more room to develop

There are growing whispers that the Korean hotel industry has already reached a saturation point, with a great number of hotel brands -- both domestic and international -- setting up a closely contested battlefield. However, Marriott International's Asia-Pacific President Craig Smith is shrugging off the concerns, believing there is more room to grow.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-23 14:14

Taipei appeals to Koreans with winter programs

Taipei's average temperature is 15 degrees Celsius, which is hotter than the winter time in Korea, making it an ideal tourist destination for Koreans in the season, according to the Department of Information and Tourism (DIT) at the Taipei City Government. The DTI hosted a press conference in Seoul, Tuesday, to promote the Taiwanese capital's winter travel courses and package...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-23 14:14

By Kang Seung-wooSheraton launches anniversary packageCelebrating its seventh anniversary on Sept. 16, the Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel has created a Sheraton Seventh Year Anniversary Package.It includes complimentary access to the Sheraton Club Lounge and the continental breakfast buffet.Guests also receive a Sheraton Sweet Collection set, an assortment of sweets and nin...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-23 14:13

'Spirit of hula' helps hotelier

Marketing director Na Do-yeon of European-style luxury hotel Le Meridien Seoul does not fit the typical hotelier image. She is also a hula dancer. Na, is shrugging off the stereotype and preaching about how the traditional Hawaiian dance is contributing to her job, hoping many will follow in her footsteps.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-17 16:37

In Seoul, master watchmakers carry on legacy

“Fancy and extravagant watches catch most people's attention these days, but sometimes gazing at simple, yet classic timepieces can be just as enchanting,” said Yoon Hyung-sik, a vintage watch collector and a regular visitor to the backstreet of Yeji-dong, a narrow alley lined with watchmakers' workrooms and vintage boutiques.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-16 17:35

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