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Web Site Opens for Tourism in Gyeonggi
The Gyeonggi Tourism Organization has launched a Web site to provide comprehensive information about the tour programs available in the province.
People can find information about the natural environment, culture, leisure, festivals, lodgings and foods that are unique to the region at the Web site, www.ethankyou.co.kr.
``With the adoption of the five-day workweek, weekend travel is booming and those visiting the Gyeonggi Province are increasing. Also, a survey by the Korea Tourism Organization showed about 80 percent of travelers search for information through the Internet. So we've come up with the site for the convenience of travelers,'' a provincial government official said.
The site offers a one-stop service from information searches to reservations and payments. Users do not need to worry about rip-offs or reservation fraud as the site is run by the local government.
The authority plans to present foreign language services on the site by 2009.
Club Med Offers Free Trip for Kids
Club Med Vacances Korea gives a complimentary trip for one child traveling with parents to Club Med villages in Bintan, Phuket and Bali.
The event is part of the resort operator's ``Happiness Campaign'' for the year 2008. Under the campaign, Club Med will present diverse vacation programs designed for family vacationers, couples and singles.
In March and April, one child under the age of 12 will enjoy the package to Bintan, Phuket and Bali resorts, free of charge. Airfare, accommodation, meals and other entertainment are included, when accompanied by two adults.
The five-day program for Bintan is 1.37 million won for an adult, while the five-day package for Phuket is 1.43 million won, and the six-day, 1.64 million won. The five-day program for Bali resort is 1.49 million won, and the six-day program starts from 1.65 million won.
For more information, visit www.clubmed.co.kr.
Cathay Pacific Provides 85% Discount for India
Cathay Pacific Airways offers special discounts for major Indian cities.
The discount, which will be available through June 30, ranges from 63 to 85 percent. The airfare between Seoul and Mumbai and between Seoul and Delhi via Hong Kong is 550,000 won, while that on the Seoul-Bangalore and Seoul-Chennai routes, both via Hong Kong, is 500,000 won.
The carrier will also increase the operation to Mumbai from the current four per week to 10 starting April, and that to Delhi from four to 14 from Feb. 28. Chennai will be the airline's new destination starting June. Dragon Air, Cathay Pacific's affiliate, will also begin a daily operation between Hong Kong and Bangalore from May.
``India is one of the countries where a number of travelers and businesspeople is rapidly increasing. We'll provide Korean passengers with convenient services,'' an official of the carrier's Korea office said.
For more information or reservation, call (02) 311-2800.