Slater Wants to Promote Seoul in Many Ways
``I would love to have the opportunity to promote the many attractions of Seoul,'' said a New Zealander who was selected as one of the honorary Seoul citizens during the 50th anniversary of the program.
Adrian Slater, general manager of the Park Hyatt Seoul, one of only a couple of six-star hotels in Korea, is excited about the recognition that the Korean capital city has endowed upon him.
``Among the numerous things that I would like to do as an honorary ambassador of Seoul is to bring the World SKAL Congress here,'' said the 39-year-old hotelier.
SKAL is a worldwide organization of businesses in the hospitality industry and Slater is currently the chairman of the Korean branch.
If he succeeds, the congress will bring to Korea more than 1,500 people and their families, offering an excellent chance of showing off all that is attractive about the ``Land of the Morning Calm.''
``There are so many beautiful palaces and wonderful modes of transportation that foreigners don't know too much about. There are not many countries around the world where an hour's drive will take you to the slopes for skiing,'' Slater said.
Living near Mt. Namsan, he makes it a habit of hiking when he gets up at 5:30 in the morning, and meets people from all walks of life which helps him to learn a little more about Korea and its people.
``I have reached a point where I could provide you with rather comprehensive directions on what is interesting in Seoul,'' Slater said confidently.