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Sat, August 13, 2022 | 19:29

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress to introduce 'smart' tourism

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress in the middle of Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, will be transformed into a “smart” tourism site incorporating the latest advances in information and communication technologies for the convenience of tourists. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said Tuesday that the area was selected as this year's location f...

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-06-15 15:33

Tourism industry moving to resume overseas package tours

Travel agencies are moving fast to resume overseas package tours as the nation's vaccination rate is picking up speed and travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are beginning to be lifted cautiously in some countries. Industry officials expect demand for overseas travel to increase rapidly at some point once more people receive vaccine shots, and once the governm...

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-06-15 09:14

New order to prevail in low-cost carrier market

Going on imaginary trip by tasting signature cocktails

While it is still difficult to travel overseas physically, travel lovers may be able to go on an imaginary trip by tasting iconic signature cocktails from around the world - from the famous kick of rum and coconut in the Pina Colada of Puerto Rico to the pink-hued Singapore Sling. Here are six cocktails picked by Booking.com, among some of the world's most famous signature co...

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-06-10 16:15

Overseas travel likely to be revitalized from summer season

Demand for overseas travel is expected to return this summer as the government is planning to allow overseas group tours for fully vaccinated people to countries that have managed to curtail COVID-19 infections, starting as early as next month. Toward that end, the government has been in talks with several countries, including Singapore, to establish “travel bubbles” that ref...

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-06-09 16:40

Vaccinated people to get discounts, incentives for cultural heritage programs

The government on Wednesday announced plans to offer discounts and other promotions to vaccinated people in its latest efforts to achieve herd immunity by November.

2021-06-09 12:58

Korea to allow overseas group tours of fully vaccinated citizens as early as in July: gov't

Korea to allow overseas group tours of fully vaccinated citizens as early as in July: gov't

South Korea will allow overseas group tours of fully vaccinated citizens to nations with stable virus response measures as early as in July, as the COVID-19 vaccination campaign picks up speed across the nation, the prime minister said Wednesday."

2021-06-09 09:39

Virtual school tours to Korea grow popular in Hong Kong, Taiwan

A program offering virtual school tours to Korea, operated by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), has become popular in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan. The KTO said its “Digital School Tour to Korea” program, which was designed in response to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, enables students in other countries to interact with Korean students via video conferencing and virtual...

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-06-09 09:18

Korea publishes book on kimchi amid Chinese claims over dish

A national promotional agency has published a book on kimchi and how it is perceived around the world amid a continued cultural feud over the traditional Korean staple side dish.

2021-06-05 09:47

ESPA at Fairmont unveils selection of highly customized treatments

ESPA at Fairmont, the luxury spa destination at the Fairmont Ambassador Seoul, is offering a selection of customizable treatments that provide genuine rest and relaxation for the body and mind. ESPA at Fairmont, located on the hotel's second basement level, introduces the British professional spa and skincare brand ESPA to Korean guests for the first time, offering spa produc...

2021-06-01 12:44

'Enjoy a private golf course in the comfort of your hotel room'

The InterContinental Seoul COEX is presenting the “Spring Day Rounding Package with Piv'vee” until June 30. The package was designed to accommodate the growing interest in golfing among people in their 20s and 30s, as well as the increasing number of female golfers. The package lets beginner golfers stay in concept rooms, each equipped with a mini-golf course and offering gol...

2021-06-01 12:44

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