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Hawaii to allow travelers to skip quarantine with virus test

In this June 5, 2020, file photo, a surfer walks on a sparsely populated Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. Hawaii's governor says that starting Oct. 15, travelers arriving from out of state may bypass a 14-day quarantine requirement if they test negative for COVID-19. APHawaii Gov. David Ige said Wednesday that starting Oct. 15, travelers arriving from out of state may bypass a 14-day quarantine requirement if they test negative for COVID-19.Travelers will have to take the test within 72 hours before their flight arrives in the islands. Ige said drug store operator CVS and healthcare provider Kaiser Permanente will conduct the tests as part of an agreement with the state. Earlier this year Ige planned to start a pre-travel testing program on Aug. 1 only to have to postpone it as COVID-19 cases spiked on the U.S. mainland and in Hawaii. A shortage of testing supplies also forced delays. Another start date for Sept. 1 was also canceled. Airlines are expected to help inform travelers of the requirement.Hawaii leaders are hopeful that pre-travel testing will encourage people to return to Hawaii

Sep 17, 2020
Hawaii to allow travelers to skip quarantine with virus test

Happy 50 days!

Seen is a 50-day-old giant panda born at Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. The theme park said Thursday the giant panda, which was born in July, now weighs 2 kilograms and is getting to look more panda-like as its black-and-white pattern emerges. / Courtesy of Samsung C&T

Sep 10, 2020By Baek Byung-yeul
Happy 50 days!

Hotel Lobby

By Jun Ji-hyeAndaz Seoul Gangnam presents Chuseok gift sets Andaz Seoul Gangnam, a luxury lifestyle hotel brand of Hyatt International, is presenting four kinds of Chuseok gift sets composed of signature hotel goods and high-quality fresh food products selected by the hotel chef. Of the four gift sets, two are comprised of hanwoo (Korean beef) that come in 350- and 500-gram portions. The two hanwoo sets are composed of various cuts of beef from a special species, called “Moonkyung Yakdol Hanwoo.” It is registered in the Korean Association for the Improvement of Species as its pedigree has been enhanced.Cattle of this type are raised on a mixture of feed with fodder and stone powder (yakdol) and they are castrated within six to seven months. This species features high-quality protein containing an abundant amount of amino acid essentials, and the meat is juicy and soft.There is also a wine and dessert set featuring a combination of 2017 Bernard Vallette Beaujolais Blanc wine, a homemade pound cake and butter-flavored cookies.Finally, the Andaz set is composed of NV Piccini

Sep 10, 2020
Hotel Lobby

A sip of alcohol that will bring you to US

A cup of beer is placed on the table, overlooking Chicago skyline. / Courtesy of Brand USABy Jun Ji-hyeThe so-called “drinking at home” trend has been on the rise as an increasing number of people tend to avoid crowded places amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.As many people want to enjoy drinking at home to avoid potential infections, the country's major supermarkets including E-mart and Lotte Mart, as well as convenience stores, have seen their liquor sales grow year-on-year in recent months.Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, introduced signature U.S. liquors that are sold in Korea, to offer drinkers wider selections and allow them to vicariously travel to America in a time when they have been unable to travel overseas due to the pandemic. BourbonWhiskey that is produced in the Bourbon region of Northeast Kentucky carries the same name. With the sweetness coming from using corn as its main ingredient, Bourbon also has vanilla flavors unlike other whiskeys, as it is aged in new oak barrels charred inside every year. It is said that

Sep 10, 2020
A sip of alcohol that will bring you to US

'See you in Seoul': BTS promotes tourism

Courtesy of Seoul city governmentA promotional video of K-pop superstars BTS introducing travel spots in the South Korean capital will go live this week, the Seoul city government said Thursday.While the new coronavirus has put a brake on the global tourism industry, the city government said the video was aimed at "continuously inducing affection for Seoul and 'hallyu," while "positioning the city as a bucket list destination for fans" when the pandemic fades.The video was produced to allow viewers to feel as if they are traveling the capital, with each member of the septet introducing different features of the city. RM will focus on the "old but new" while Jin and Jungkook will showcase themes on "city break" and "scenic nature," respectively.The video will be available from 5 p.m. on Friday at the city's tourism platform (www.visitseoul.net) and social media channels. The city said it will also run events along with the video launch.BTS has been the city's honorary tourism ambassador since 2017. (Yonhap)

Sep 10, 2020
'See you in Seoul': BTS promotes tourism

Korea's tourism income hits 17-year low in Q2 due to pandemic

Tourists wearing masks take photos during a tour of Gyongbok Palace in Seoul, Feb. 23. Korea Times fileSouth Korea's tourism income hit a 17-year low in the second quarter of this year due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, government data showed Monday.For the April-June period, the country posted US$1.19 billion in tourism income, down 78.6 percent from $5.57 billion over the same period last year, according to data by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).From three months earlier, it tumbled 65.5 percent from $3.46 billion.It is the lowest quarterly amount since 2003, when South Korea's tourism income recorded $1.11 billion.The sharp decline came as the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global tourism industry, as most countries have closed their borders and imposed a mandatory 14-day quarantine on foreign arrivals.The number of foreign visitors in the second quarter of 2020 reached 970,000, nosediving from 4.6 million tallied in the same period in 2019.Meanwhile, South Korean tourists spent a 17-year low of $1.7 billion overseas in the second quarter, down 76.3 percent from a y

Sep 7, 2020
Korea's tourism income hits 17-year low in Q2 due to pandemic

Hotel Lobby

By Jun Ji-hyeAndaz Seoul Gangnam Launches GRAB & GO ServiceAndaz Seoul Gangnam, a lifestyle hotel brand of Hyatt International, announced the launch of its Spanish Tapas Counter to offer a variety of Spanish tapas and beverages at reasonable prices on weekends.The GRAB & GO service at the restaurant Jogakbo aims to provide contactless service to minimize direct contact and reduce the dangers of virus contamination. The chef has prepared five “dishes” for the event ― The Andaz burger, a beef patty with cheddar cheese and cucumber; the Andaz panini BLT, made with pork belly, bacon with soybean chili paste mayonnaise and garlic; the chicken avocado sourdough sandwich, made of chicken breast marinated with lemon garlic and topped with avocado; the smoked salmon cream cheese wrap; and the grilled halloumi and mushroom wrap. All selections are served in a to-go package with French fries. A family set for three to four people is also available. Guests can select two items from the above GRAB & GO menu, and chicken tenders, sliced fruit, a garden salad and condiments

Sep 3, 2020
Hotel Lobby

Pet-friendly hotels: where to travel with your pets

A dog sits in a dog bed at a guest room of Vivaldi Park in Hongcheon, Gangwon Province. / Courtesy of Booking.comBy Jun Ji-hyeThe country's pet-related market has grown rapidly in recent years on the back of an increasing number of people who live with pets.According to a report issued in April by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, 5.91 million households in Korea ― nearly a quarter of the total ― now have pets. The Korea Rural Economic Institute said the size of the pet item-related industry has reached 3 trillion won ($2.5 billion) this year and is expected to grow to 6 trillion won in 2027. The boom in the market has expanded to accommodation, with pet-friendly hotels springing up everywhere to attract more pet owners. According to research conducted by Booking.com with a sample size of 22,000 respondents from 29 countries, 51 percent of global pet owners and 62 percent of Korean pet owners said they would enjoy their vacation more if they could bring their pets along. Also, 42 percent of global pet owners and 51 percent of Korean pet owners said they would choos

Sep 3, 2020
Pet-friendly hotels: where to travel with your pets

'Football trip' on bucket list of 8 in 10 Korean fans

About 80 percent of Korean football fans put traveling far for live football on their bucket list, according to the survey conducted by Expedia. / Courtesy of ExpediaBy Jun Ji-hyeThe long-awaited 2019-2020 UEFA Champions League Final football match took place in Lisbon, Portugal, last Sunday, during which time Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 to clinch its sixth European title. There was huge excitement as extensive delays in the schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which had left devoted football fans in a state of anxiety and fatigue.Traveling far for the sport may not be an option now, as many matches have been played without the physical presence of spectators amid the pandemic. But football fans can, at least, look back on their memories of experiencing the atmosphere of a live game at local stadiums, or dream of going on a football-themed trip to see world-famous footballers first hand.Global online travel agency Expedia, an official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, has shared travel trends from a study conducted in February with 500 Korean football fans.Travel

Aug 27, 2020
'Football trip' on bucket list of 8 in 10 Korean fans

Hotel Lobby

By Jun Ji-hyeInterContinental holds 'Dine Now Stay Later' promotionThe InterContinental Seoul COEX announced a new promotion, “Dine Now Stay Later,” available until Nov. 30, that provides hotel guests visiting a restaurant or bar inside the hotel with a credit voucher. Simultaneously carried out by IHG's Asia-Pacific branches, the promotion gives away a room voucher worth $30 to those who spend $90. The room credit voucher is applicable to IHG-app-linked hotel stays only. The InterContinental Seoul COEX offers a room credit voucher worth 35,000 won that can be used by guests staying in the hotel who spend 127,050 won or more in any of the three restaurants run by the hotel ― The Brasserie, Asian Live and Sky Lounge. As most guests visiting in pairs or larger groups will qualify for the voucher, those considering a stay in a hotel in the autumn or winter can use this opportunity to make their hotel stay more affordable. The number of room credit vouchers applicable to each room is limited to one, and the voucher is not issued for banquets or in-room-dining menu purchases.

Aug 27, 2020
Hotel Lobby
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