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By Kang Seung-wooNovotel Dongdaemun unveils Disney packageThe Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels and Residences will hold a promotion allowing guests to enjoy a Disney exhibition. Its Disney Animation Ticket package features two tickets to the Special Disney Exhibition ― The Magic of Animation that premiered on April 19 at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, which is a three-minute walk from the propertyThe event will display some 500 pieces of movie artwork ranging from “Steamboat Willie” and “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” to “Dumbo” and “Frozen.” Along with the tickets, the package features a one-night stay and a 30,000 won ($26) food and beverage voucher.The exhibition will run through Aug. 18, and the package must be booked a day earlier. Glad Yeouido offers package for anniversary celebrationGlad Yeouido is presenting its “Glad Moment” package for those who want to celebrate their anniversary.The package, which will be available from June 30, features one-night accommodation in a corner deluxe or a glad house. It pr

Apr 25, 2019By Kang Seung-woo
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Jung-gu, Shinsegae Chosun Hotel committed to culinary startups, hygiene

Choi Su-young, a project manager of the Corporate Social Responsibility Team at Shinsegae Chosun Hotel, gives a hygiene class at the Westin Chosun Seoul, Tuesday. / Courtesy of Shinsegae Chosun HotelBy Kang Seung-wooKim Neung-hyun was recently stressed out over opening a restaurant because he had already failed twice in the restaurant business. However, the 29-year-old, who is scheduled to start his third eatery in Gwanak-gu, southwestern Seoul on April 30, now has had such concerns eased to a large extent because of a mentoring program, jointly promoted by Jung-gu Office and Shinsegae Chosun Hotel.“I could only get information and advice on opening a restaurant from other owners in the past,” Kim said. “While preparing for a new restaurant, I learned about the mentoring program and applied for it. I think it is obvious what I have to do.”Last month, the district office and the hotel chain operator signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), under which the two sides will operate a program to mentor young adults who plan to do business in the restaurant indust

Apr 25, 2019By Kang Seung-woo
Jung-gu, Shinsegae Chosun Hotel committed to culinary startups, hygiene

'Sarangchae' walking tour to begin next week

By Kang Seung-wooA walking tour program to Cheong Wa Dae "Sarangchae" will be launched next week for foreign residents, tourists and multiracial families, the state-run tour promotion agency said, Thursday.Sarangchae is a two-story comprehensive tourist promotion center near the presidential office designed to show visitors the history of former Korean presidents and Korea's traditional culture. According to the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), the “Road to Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae” will begin a one-month run, being offered every Friday and Saturday, April 26 to May 25. This tour program is only open to foreigners living in or visiting Korea and multicultural families here. The participation fee is 10,000 won ($8.80) per person. Participants in the Friday course will visit Jogye Temple and Samcheong-dong, both of which are tourism hotspots in central Seoul, on their way to Sarangchae. The course is designed to engage millennials who love to take pictures of hotspots for social media, according to the KTO. The Saturday course will take tourists to Gyeongbok Palace and oth

Apr 19, 2019By Kang Seung-woo
'Sarangchae' walking tour to begin next week

'Do not choose hotels by name'

The Prince Waikiki Hotel's all 563 rooms have oceanfront views. / Courtesy of Prince Waikiki HotelJapanese-owned hotel in Hawaii eying Korean market By Kang Seung-wooDespite its reputation in Hawaii, the Prince Waikiki Hotel may not be the first lodging option for Koreans planning to travel to the Aloha State.Jo Ki-san, president of Prince Resorts Hawaii, speaks during a recent interview with The Korea Times in Seoul. / Korea Times photo by Kang Seung-wooIt is not because of the property's quality or service but because of its ownership. In other words, it is operated by Prince Resorts Hawaii, an affiliate of Japanese hotel group Seibu Holdings.Terse relations between Korea and Japan, sparked by historical issues dating back more than a century, are lingering. However, here is advice from Jo Ki-san, a Korean American and president of Prince Resorts Hawaii: “Do not choose a hotel by name or ownership.” “I think it is sad,” Jo said of Koreans' reluctance to stay at his Honolulu-based hotel during a recent interview with The Korea Times in Seoul. “It is no

Apr 18, 2019By Kang Seung-woo
'Do not choose hotels by name'

California wooing Korean travelers with undiscovered features

Lindsey Guinn, Visit California's international public relations manager, speaks during the Asia Sales and Media Mission in Seoul, last week. / Courtesy of Visit CaliforniaBy Kang Seung-wooAs the outbound Korean market is fast growing, California and its major cities, one of the top tourist destinations in the United States for Koreans, have stepped up efforts to attract them. And this time, they are appealing to Koreans with lesser-known attractions. According to Visit California, 513,000 Koreans visited the Golden State in 2018, with the number being projected to grow to 545,000 this year. Taking a closer look, Los Angeles welcomed 335,000 Korean into the city and San Francisco saw 160,000 Korean visitors last year.One of Visit California's hidden gems has been Sacramento, the capital of California that is little known to Koreans.“Sacramento has a really great craft beer scene with lots of good microbreweries. Also, all the dining is farm to folks. Areas around Sacramento are a lot of farm lands and are very agricultural. Everything we get in restaurants is fresh and local an

Apr 18, 2019By Kang Seung-woo
California wooing Korean travelers with undiscovered features

Korea issues travel ban for Myanmar's Rakhine state

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued new travel restrictions on Myanmar. Courtesy of Ministry of Foreign AffairsBy Jung Min-hoThe Korean government has issued the highest-level travel restriction to ban its citizens from visiting the western region of Myanmar.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday that it issued a black warning to Koreans who are staying in or planning to travel to the northern area of Rakhine State that borders Bangladesh.It also issued a yellow warning (the third-highest alert of its four-tier travel warning system) against traveling to much of Kachin and Shan states in the north.The ministry said it made the decision following growing armed conflicts in the country.The new restrictions are expected to hamper Myanmar's effort to attract visitors from Korea. Last October, Myanmar started granting visa-free entry to Korean tourists.“We will keep a watchful eye on Myanmar's political and security situations in order to check whether further travel restrictions are necessary,” the ministry said.

Apr 18, 2019By Jung Min-ho
Korea issues travel ban for Myanmar's Rakhine state

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By Kang Seung-wooLotte Hotel Guam launches 'babymoon' packageThe Lotte Hotel Guam, the only Korean property on the U.S. island territory, is offering its Babymoon Paradise package. The promotion that will be available until Dec. 20 features six types of ocean-view rooms, a $10 voucher available for use at Macy's and a Jellycat doll.Package guests are allowed to use its outdoor infinity pool for free. The property is located 15 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from downtown. It also has Korean employees. InterContinental Parnas presents lady packageTable 34, a French restaurant at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, is offering a Ladies' Monday promotional event until June 24 to celebrate its 30th anniversary.The promotion allows women who visit for the Monday lunch service in parties of more than three, to receive a 34-percent discount on all food orders. However, the discount is not applied to drinks.Guests can apply for a gift-giving lucky draw by uploading photos of their meals onto Instagram with hashtags #Table34 and #LadiesMonday.Ladies' Monday is a reservation-only

Apr 18, 2019By Kang Seung-woo
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Armed taxi driver threatens Korean tourist on Bali

Taxis and Motorbikes on a street in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia. The cars in the photo are unrelated to the story. GETTYIMAGESBANKBy Jung Min-hoAn armed taxi driver threatened a Korean tourist on the Indonesian island of Bali, the Korean Embassy in Jakarta said Monday.According to the embassy, the woman, who took a taxi in Seminyak, the southern part of Bali, around 2 p.m. Sunday (local time), complained to the driver after realizing the taximeter had gone up too quickly.During an argument, the driver threatened to stab her.The embassy later found that the blue taxi did not belong to Blue Bird, the country's largest taxi company that has the best reputation.The woman did not file a complaint with police because of her busy schedule.The embassy said it informed local tourism authorities of the incident and advised Koreans to use taxies from reliable companies.

Apr 16, 2019By Jung Min-ho
Armed taxi driver threatens Korean tourist on Bali

Korean woman wins 2019 World Barista Championship

Jeon Joo-yeon, third from left, smiles after winning the 2019 World Barista Championship at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in the United States, Sunday (local time). Courtesy of Momos CoffeeBy Jung Min-hoJeon Joo-yeon has become the first Korean to win the World Barista Championship (WBC).According to Momos Coffee, a cafe in Busan, Monday, Jeon, 31, became the only the second female barista to earn the title after Agnieszka Rojewsk of Poland, the 2018 winner, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in the United States.“I'm so happy right now,” the Global Coffee Report quoted Jeon as saying. “I hope to share my love and passion for specialty coffee with my country.”Michalis Dimitrakopoulos of Greece was second, followed by Canada's Cole Torode.Meanwhile, China's Jia Ning Du won the 2019 World Brewers Cup, followed by Patrik Rolf of Sweden and Italy's Alessandro Galtieri.

Apr 15, 2019By Jung Min-ho
Korean woman wins 2019 World Barista Championship

Hotel Lobby

By Kang Seung-wooSheraton D Cube to celebrate Children's Day The Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel is set to present events for Children's Day on May 5. It will offer a special lunch featuring a variety of menu options ranging from smoked salmon to maki rolls, dim sum to deserts. Plus, magic shows will be staged during the lunch and at the end of lunch, a lucky draw will be held with diverse prizes, including room and buffet vouchers.A caricature mug corner will be available during the event to make precious memories with your family. In order for the mugs to be of high quality, a photo of the children should be presented before.Millennium Hilton to present five-course wine dinner Il Ponte, the Millennium Seoul Hilton's Italian trattoria, will offer a five-course special dinner featuring wine pairings from Santa Rita wines on April 18. It will start with seared scallops, paired with 120 Chardonnay Reserva Especial, and it will be followed by ravioli filled with chicken in cream sauce, and then pan-fried abalone with mushroom risotto with Secret Reserva Merlot.The main course is charco

Apr 11, 2019By Kang Seung-woo
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