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Thu, January 17, 2019 | 05:21

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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

Philippines full of attractions for Koreans

As Southeast Asian countries are currently emerging as the darlings for Koreans' vacation destinations, they are keen on promoting their sightseeing spots. However, Maria Apo, director of the Philippine Department of Tourism-Korea, stresses that her country is ahead of its neighbors thanks to a number of specialties appealing to Korean travelers.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-09-06 10:55

Lotte Hotel's Executive Tower to open Saturday

The general manager of the Lotte Hotel Seoul said, Thursday, its new Executive Tower will become an authentic luxury hotel. The high-end arm of the nation's largest hotel operator is scheduled to make its highly-anticipated debut Saturday, after a year-long renovation.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-30 16:59

'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

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