Kim Rahn is the managing editor of The Korea Times. Since joining the company in 2003, she has covered various beats including the presidential office, Seoul city government, the Bank of Korea and the tourism industry. In 2014, she won the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) award for her coverage of the ordeals of migrant women in Korea.
Hotel Lobby
By Kang Seung-woo
By Kim Rahn
Grand Hilton unveils Chuseok promotion
The Grand Hilton Seoul is presenting the Chuseok Package” that will be available until Oct. 10.
The one-night promotion includes a breakfast buffet for two and a 20 percent buffet discount voucher. In addition, package guests will be given free access to the swimming pool and the fitness center as well as a 50 percent discount at the property's sauna.
Furthermore, the Grand Hilton Seoul also offers benefits for long-term stays: if a guest stays more than two nights during the holiday season from Sept. 17 to Oct. 10, a complimentary one-night stay will additionally be given.
Conrad Seoul removes plastic straws
The Conrad Seoul has launched the “Plastic Straws Disposal” campaign as part of its efforts to protect the environment.
Starting September, the property is replacing all plastic straws with biodegradable paper straws. The successful initiative is part of Conrad Seoul's support towards a sustainable life as the hotel continues to implement these and other global environmental protection activities, in addition to supporting the local community in the nearby vicinity.
In May 2018, Hilton, the parent company of the Conrad Seoul, launched the “2030 goals.”
Under the campaign, its Cafe 10G is also using eco-friendly knives, forks, and spoons instead of plastic cutlery.
“This campaign has great significance for Conrad Seoul as guests of the hotel can easily participate by not using plastic straws and contributing towards our environmental protection initiatives,” said Mark Meaney, its general manager.