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Park Hyatt Seoul promotes 'The Art of Taste' Park Hyatt Seoul's The Lounge presents a special dinner with the theme of 'The Ark of Taste,' a global project of preserving valuable specialties and cultural cuisines at risk of being forgotten. Park Hyatt Seoul has chosen five ingredients registered on 'The Ark of Taste' -- Jeju green soybeans, Jeju traditional pork, blue abalone, agar-agar weed and pheasant yeot -- to create this high-quality dinner menu. Starting from April 20 and continuing to June 5, this exclusive multi-course menu can be enjoyed for dinner every day from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and is priced at 90,000 won ($85), including tax. No service charge applies.The Ark of Taste is a worldwide campaign begun in 1996 by Italy's Slow Food Foundation, which identifies traditional ingredients and heritage cuisine, helping regional agricultures by drawing attention to the risks of extinction. For more information and reservation, call (02) 2016-1205. Conrad Seoul offering cherry blossom dining menusThe Conrad Seoul is offering an exclusive range of unique cherry blossom dishes th

Apr 12, 2018
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The Conrad Seoul is offering an exclusive range of unique cherry blossom dishes that will captivate people's sight and taste this spring. Indulge in a traditional afternoon tea, surrounded by a fantastic cherry blossom backdrop, a set dining menu, and drinks to celebrate the fragrant notes of the annual cherry blossom festival. These unique selections sport a seasonally pink theme which is available for a limited time only this spring, to help you catch the cherry blossoms in their full glory.The lobby lounge cafe, Flames, presents a tea party “Spring Blossom” to feel the bloom. It is inspired by gardens in full bloom during spring and presents the season's refreshing colors and wonderful fragrances in its tea and treat selections. Tea-based desserts span an array of colors served alongside a pot of Ronnefeldt tea. The prestigious Royal Albert tea set will bring both the warmth of the tea and the spring days ahead, with its elegant colors and floral-patterned tones. The tea party is priced at 39,000 won ($37)

Apr 12, 2018
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Cilantro Deli, the Millennium Seoul Hilton's delicatessen, is beginning a traditional afternoon tea service, or Live Sharing Afternoon Tea. Guests can delight in four different types of sandwiches arranged on a three-tiered plate. They can also choose coffee or tea _ among green tea, Earl Grey, Darjeeling, English Breakfast, jasmine or mango.The true highlight of the afternoon tea is the dessert selections. Cilantro Deli offers boutique cakes _ tiramisu, brownies, coffee mousse, orange mousse, and Danish _ and fruit tarts. Almost too pretty to eat, this beautiful and decadent dessert platter will be prepared tableside by its pastry chef so guests can watch this magical work of art come together. It is available Saturdays and Sundays from 2:30pm to 6:00pm, and is priced at 40,000 won ($38) per person with a minimum two person order per table. Prices quoted above are already inclusive of tax and service charge.For enquiries, please call Cilantro Deli (02) 317-3064.

Apr 12, 2018
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Japan to collect 'sayonara' departure tax starting 2019

Passengers in an Asiana Airlines flight depart Incheon International Airport and head to Osaka. Tourists leaving Japan on flights or ships will be charged a departure tax starting January 2019. / Korea Times fileBy Ko Dong-hwanAll travelers leaving Japan will have to pay a departure tax from next year to help boost tourism for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.The measure, effective from January, will charge foreigners and Japanese aged two or older 1,000 yen ($9). The tax will be included in air and ship fares. The Japanese House of Councilors' plenary session approved the new tax on April 11. It is the second time the Japanese government has levied a national tax for an indefinite period since 1992. The government plans to draw 40 million international tourists from now until the Olympics. Some 28.69 million people visited Japan in 2017. The tax is expected to collect 6 billion yen in the 2018 fiscal year (to March 2019) and an annual 40 billion yen in the 2019 fiscal year.The money will support Japan's promotional efforts overseas, provide funds for local authorities to introduce tourism-fr

Apr 12, 2018
Japan to collect 'sayonara' departure tax starting 2019

Family packages get kids excited

The Seoul Marriott Executive Apartments offers the Kids Park Package from May 1 to 30. / Courtesy of the Seoul Marriott Executive ApartmentsBy Kang Seung-wooMany hotel brands are unveiling packages for kids to celebrate the “family month” of May. The Seoul Marriott Executive Apartments has come up with the “Kids Park Package” and the Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel is offering the “Kids to Go” catering service for parents who are looking forward to providing an unforgettable memory for their children. The Lotte Hotel Jeju has also unveiled the “Kids Camp Package” to give families truly memorable occasions.The Marriott says the Kids Park Package features a variety of benefits.Food from the Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel's Kids to Go package / Courtesy of the Sheraton Seoul D Cube City HotelIt offers a one night stay at a studio room, a one-bedroom apartment or a one bedroom suite along with complimentary breakfast for three at Park Cafe -- two adults and one child aged 12 or below -- and a picnic box comprised of a Marriott burger or

Apr 12, 2018
Family packages get kids excited

Hotels transforming into travel guides

Sheep graze on Daegwallyeong Samyang Ranch. / Courtesy of the Seamarq HotelBy Kang Seung-wooLocal hotels are stepping up to promote neighboring tourist attractions, offering various outdoor activities as well as comfy lodging.Seamarq Hotel in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, runs a program featuring the East Sea and a famous highlands farm, while the Paradise Hotel Busan also provides opportunities to experience the port city's day and night life.Haevichi Hotel Jeju also gives travel consultations on the island's oreum formations, parasitic volcanoes formed by eruptions of Mt. Halla. The Seamarq, which recently gained recognition during the PyeongChang Winter Olympics in February for hosting the media center, has launched the Travel and Life Balance package enabling guests to enjoy “ho-cance” and outdoor activities at the same time. Ho-cance is a “Konglish” combination of two words _ hotel and the French for vacation, “vacance.”The travel package features a tour of Daegwallyeong Samyang Ranch _ a large green pasture spread out on a plateau in the mount

Apr 12, 2018
Hotels transforming into travel guides

Sipping cup of pu'er tea as daily routine

Moon Dae-hyuk, manager of Jiyumyeongcha's Insa-dong branch, pours pu’er tea for customers at his store on a weekday afternoon.  /  Korea Times photo by Yun Suh-youngIts health benefits known lesserBy Yun Suh-youngWhen watching “Hyori’s Guesthouse,” a reality TV show on JTBC revealing K-pop singer Lee Hyori and her husband’s life on Jeju with ordinary guests visiting their house, the couple has one noticeable morning ritual that catches viewers’ eyes -- drinking pu’er tea.They drink pu’er tea every morning to start their day, whether rain or shine, even before brushing their teeth. As soon as they wake up, the first thing Lee Hyori does is take out the teapot and pour pu’er tea leaves into it. Then she leaves the tea to infuse for a few minutes and pours it into a cup. She throws away the first cup of tea and pours a second cup which she starts serving to the guests.After tea, she starts yoga -- another ritual that keeps her healthy and fit.Pu’er tea, which hasn’t received much attention by Koreans, is now in

Apr 11, 2018
Sipping cup of pu'er tea as daily routine

Thailand, country of varieties and value for money

Thais celebrate Sakhon Nakhon Festival at Sukkasem Road during Christmas. / Courtesy of Tourism Authority of ThailandTAT to promote Chiang Rai as next popular destination for KoreansBy Kim Jae-heunSiriges-a-nong TrirattanasongpolFor years, Thailand has been a favorite tourist destination for Koreans for their food and golf courses. Over 1.7 million Koreans traveled to Thailand last year, ranking third following Chinese and Malaysians. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has also named Korea as the most important market for their country apart from China. Now that many Koreans have made their first visit to Thailand, TAT hopes to bring them back for second and third visits by developing a new tourist destination and promoting Thailand to Koreans living outside Seoul.The director of the TAT Seoul Office, Siriges-a-nong Trirattanasongpol, says Chiang Rai, the northernmost province of Thailand, will be the next tourist destination for Koreans who love hiking and art.“Chiang Rai is a mountainous province with many things to see and do conveniently and with easy access. We can sa

Apr 5, 2018
Thailand, country of varieties and value for money

'Cesspool' Boracay off limits to tourists for six months from April 26

The Philippines is closing one of its crown jewels. / AFPBy Jung Min-hoThe Philippines government will shut down the popular tourist destination of Boracay for six months from April 26.President Rodrigo Duterte, who described the island as a “cesspool,” ordered it to be closed to tourism, his spokesman Harry Roque said Wednesday.The decision threatens the livelihoods of thousands of workers in the hotel and travel industries there. Boracay's residents largely depend on tourism.Despite the economic costs, the government has concluded that environmental problems should not be overlooked anymore. The amount of tourist waste is overwhelming and many businesses release wastewater directly into the sea.The race for tourists' money has led to massive development. Many trees and pristine breaches have given way to hotels and shops.Tourism has brought an economic boom as well as serious environmental damage.The government is expected to demolish parts of the tourism infrastructure on Boracay and improve its sewerage system.The archipelago country of the Philippines boasts well ove

Apr 5, 2018
'Cesspool' Boracay off limits to tourists for six months from April 26

Gov't allows English name change for passports

The new rule applies to passport names that were made before the age of 18. / YonhapBy Jung Min-hoThe government will allow people to change the English spelling of their names on passports.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday a new ordinance has come into force that gives Korean citizens an opportunity to change the English spelling of their passport names ― but just once.The rule applies to passport names that were made before the age of 18.But there are limits to what is allowed. For example, “Jun-ho” can be revised to “Joon-ho,” but not to “Jin-ho.”The ministry said parents usually decide which Roman letters to use for their children's passport names, which some children later do not like.“The purpose of the new policy is to guarantee the people's right to pursue their happiness by allowing them to revise their names that were made regardless of their will,” the ministry said.

Apr 4, 2018
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