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Grand Josun Busan launches fall-themed package

Grand Josun Busan presents a fall-themed package that offers Kuoca's travel kit and Werk Roasters' drip bag coffee as a gift. Courtesy of Grand Josun BusanBy Jun Ji-hyeGrand Josun Busan, located right next to the popular Haeundae Beach, has launched a fall-themed package available until the end of November that offers guests the ultimate autumn experience.Guests of the “Chu-cance” package will receive limited-quantity travel kits by premium skincare brand Kuoca in addition to Werk Roasters' drip bag coffee.Kuoca's skincare products are popular for their natural and organic scents, made by Charles Sommeraed, a renowned French perfume creator sometimes referred to as the “Picasso of perfume making.” The package's travel kit includes the brand's toner, serum and cream.Werk Roasters is a Busan-based brand that introduces coffees of various origins. The package includes three kinds of blended drip bag coffee. Guests staying at the suites will get complimentary Aria buffet breakfast for two, along with a discount coupon worth 50,000 won ($42) for use at hotel restau

Oct 7, 2021
Grand Josun Busan launches fall-themed package

Sofitel opens hotel and serviced residence in Seoul

Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences opened in Seoul's Jamsil area on Sept. 30, becoming the world's first Sofitel-branded hotel and serviced residence complex. Courtesy of Sofitel Hotels & ResortsBy Jun Ji-hyeSofitel Hotels & Resorts, part of the Accor Group, opened Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences recently in Jamsil, a vibrant area in Seoul, offering guests convenient access to shopping, entertainment and business districts.The new property, which opened on Sept. 30, is the world's first Sofitel-branded hotel and serviced residence complex.Sofitel Hotels & Resorts has long been a global ambassador of French hospitality, interior decor and authentic cuisine, sharing the brand's spirit of “Art de Vivre” (“art of living”) with guests.The company said the histories and cultures of both South Korea and France have been integrated into the properties of Sofitel Ambassador Seoul.“We're delighted to introduce modern French luxury hospitality in Seoul, one of the most-sought-after cities in the world. Sofi

Oct 5, 2021
Sofitel opens hotel and serviced residence in Seoul

Over 15,500 foreigners use e-travel authorization system to enter Korea in Sept.: data

gettyimagesbankMore than 15,500 foreigners from visa-waiver countries used the new electronic travel authorization system to enter South Korea in the first month of its introduction, justice ministry data showed Sunday. A total of 15,811 foreign nationals applied for the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) in September, and 15,556 of them were approved, according to the Ministry of Justice. The K-ETA is an online electronic travel authorization that foreign visitors from visa-free nations need to obtain before entering Korea for the purposes of tourism, visiting relatives or business. They are required to submit personal and other information through a website or a mobile application. The government introduced the system last month for 49 countries, out of 112 with which it has visa-waiver agreements. Eligible countries may change based on their COVID-19 situations. By nationality, the United States accounted for the majority with 10,710, or 68 percent, followed by 981 from France, 952 from Germany, 666 from Britain and 307 from the Netherlands. The number of businesspeople

Oct 3, 2021
Over 15,500 foreigners use e-travel authorization system to enter Korea in Sept.: data

Online training for travel agents to offer useful information about Philippines

The Philippine Department of Tourism Korea (PDOT Korea) offers the Philippine Specialist Program, an online training program for travel agents in Korea designed to provide systematic and professional knowledge about the Philippines. Courtesy of Philippine Department of Tourism KoreaBy Jun Ji-hyeThe Philippine Department of Tourism Korea (PDOT Korea) has launched an online training program called the “Philippine Specialist Program” (PSP) designed to provide travel agents in Korea with systematic and professional knowledge about the Southeast Asian country.PDOT Korea said the program, which was launched Monday, offers vivid and useful information that reflects changing consumer trends amid the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that the program is aimed at preparing for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic when international tourism is expected to resume.The course consists of online modules containing a total of 43 themes introducing various tourism resources, including history, local festivals, gastronomy, attractions, activities and useful travel tips. Each module includes video mate

Sep 30, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Online training for travel agents to offer useful information about Philippines

Luxury hotels shifting focus to eco-friendly services

Paradise Hotel Busan offers guests pleated bags made of Ecoever ― an eco-friendly material made from used plastic bottles ― in its “Lucky Paradise” package in cooperation with lifestyle brand Joseph and Stacey. Courtesy of Paradise Hotel BusanBy Jun Ji-hyeAn increasing number of luxury hotels here have been adopting eco-friendly policies in line with the rising trend in environmental, social and governance (ESG) management.Their moves are also aimed at attracting the MZ generation ― a Korean term referring to millennials and Generation Z born between the 1980s and the 2010s ― that has emerged as one of the major consumer segments of promotions and packages offered by luxury hotels. According to a recent survey unveiled by the UnivTomorrow Research Laboratory for the Twenties, 71 percent of the respondents among the two younger generations said they were willing to choose products from companies offering eco-friendly activities over other firms if prices and other conditions are the same.To ride the wave of this trend, hotels are offering sustainable packages and promotion

Sep 30, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Luxury hotels shifting focus to eco-friendly services

Korea's first single malt whisky produced in hills of Namyangju

The founder and CEO Bryan Do, left, and master distiller Andrew Shand, stand in front of casks at the Three Societies distillery in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province. Courtesy of Three SocietiesBy Hwang Dong-heeWhisky's best days in Korea appeared to be behind it in 2020 when the amount of imports hit its lowest mark in 21 years. But Bryan Do saw an opportunity when he noticed that the single malt whisky market was still expanding.Teaming up with a master distiller from Scotland, Andrew Shand, and some others, he set up a distillery on a hillside in Namyangju, a location he thought perfect to capture Korea's unique tastes. Early this month, Three Societies produced its first bottle of single malt whisky ― for the first time in the country.Out of 1506 bottles released in this first limited edition, many have already been sold both here and to customers in five other territories, including Singapore and Hong Kong.Do, the company's founder and CEO, told The Korea Times that his short-term ambition is, in three years, to export his whisky products to Europe, including to Scotland and Ireland,

Sep 24, 2021
Korea's first single malt whisky produced in hills of Namyangju

Brand name coffee doesn't taste any better than that of small shops: study

gettyimagesbank By Yoon Ja-youngCoffee sold at major coffee franchises doesn't necessarily taste any better than that of small independent coffee shops or coffee sold in bulk, a study shows.A research team in the Department of Food Science at Gyeongsang National University in South Gyeongsang Province analyzed the taste and aroma characteristics of 10 coffee samples, using devices including an electronic tongue and an electronic nose. The electronic tongue examined the sourness, umami (referring to savory flavor or scent), bitterness, saltiness and sweetness, while the electronic nose analyzed the volatile compounds present. The 10 samples of black coffee came from three large franchise coffee shops and four non-franchise shops, as well as three other shops that supply coffee in bulk. The research team did not disclose the names of the brands studied. While the saltiness sensor of the electronic tongue evaluated as high the coffee from the franchise shops, the other

Sep 16, 2021By Yoon Ja-young
Brand name coffee doesn't taste any better than that of small shops: study

Hanok accommodations offer traditional atmosphere

By Jun Ji-hyeChuseok is one of Korea's biggest annual holidays where family members get together to enjoy good food and celebrate the fruitful harvest season. During the Chuseok holiday, millions of people travel to their hometowns across the country to perform ancestral rites and spend time with their families and relatives, making it one of the year's busiest times.Traditional Chuseok activities have taking a back seat due to the COVID-19 pandemic that began in January last year, with this year's holiday, which begins Saturday and runs through to Wednesday, expected to be even more quieter than last year amid the ongoing fourth wave of the pandemic led by the highly contagious Delta variant.In a bid to serve the desires of people who still want to feel the holiday spirit and enjoy the traditional atmosphere, Hotels.com, a global online travel agency, recommended a list of accommodations with a theme of traditional Korean houses, or hanok.Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon / Courtesy of Hotels.comThe Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon presents the beauty of

Sep 16, 2021
Hanok accommodations offer traditional atmosphere

InterContinental presents cinema package with CGV

The Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas presents an autumn cinema package enabling guests to enjoy a private movie theater in their rooms. Courtesy of Grand InterContinental Seoul ParnasBy Jun Ji-hyeThe Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas is offering an autumn cinema package that lets guests enjoy their own private movie theater and CGV's signature popcorn in their rooms.A 55-inch smart TV installed in all rooms allows guests to enjoy over-the-top (OTT) services at any time. Two glasses of InterContinental signature craft beer are provided to create a perfect in-room cinema experience.The package, available until the end of October, comes with CGV's popular cheese and caramel and sweet-flavored popcorn. Guests can enjoy InterContinental's signature craft beer, included in the package, and also sample various in-room dining treats.Premium fried chicken, available at the Grand Deli located on the ground floor, is another good option that goes well with the beer. All dishes on the menus of the hotel's Japanese restaurant, Hakone, and Chinese restaurant, Wei Lou, are also accessible for

Sep 16, 2021
InterContinental presents cinema package with CGV

Fairmont Ambassador Seoul launches private wedding packages

By Jun Ji-hyeThe Fairmont Ambassador Seoul has launched two small and luxury wedding packages. Inspired by the current trend of preferring private ceremonies amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, each wedding unfolds in the unique space of Gallery 7 on the hotel's seventh floor.The Fairmont Ambassador Seoul offers two small and luxury wedding packages available until the end of the year. Courtesy of Fairmont Ambassador Seoul“Small Wedding at Fairmont A,” designed for ceremonies with 10 guests, features a western set menu, one bottle of premium champagne and two bottles of wine, floral decorations and a bouquet and wedding photography. It is hosted in Cerezo at Gallery 7, offering the ideal setting for a private wedding with city views through floor-to-ceiling glass windows.“Small Wedding at Fairmont B,” a ceremony for 20 guests, takes place in Gallery 7's Azaleas, a space defined by soaring ceilings. It includes a western set menu, one bottle of premium champagne and four bottles of wine, floral decorations and a bouquet and wedding photography. Azaleas provid

Sep 16, 2021
Fairmont Ambassador Seoul launches private wedding packages
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