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Hotel packages to enjoy during cherry blossom season

This year's cherry blossom season is about to begin. The first to be swept by the beautiful sweet-smelling flowers is the touristic island of Jeju around March 24, followed by Busan on March 27, Gyeongju on March 28, Daejeon on April 2, Gangneung on April 4 and Seoul on April 7.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-03-15 18:16

Airbnb launches second Korean trip service in Jeju

Global home-sharing platform Airbnb which launched its Experiences tour service in Seoul in 2016 has introduced Jeju as its second Experiences location in Korea, Monday.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-03-12 22:06

Tourists to get VAT refund on hotel expenses

Overseas tourists will be able to receive a 10 percent tax refund on accommodation fees in Korea this year. The Ministry of the Culture, Sports and Tourism said its enforcement ordinance came into force in January to allow guests at government-designated “special tourist hotels” to receive the benefit. All short-term visitors (less than 30 days) can enjoy the benefit if they ...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-03-02 13:56

Celebrate arrival of spring with Seoul hotel packages

As the bigger coldness of the winter draws to a close, many are anticipating the warmth of spring. Hotels around Seoul are offering packages to celebrate this exciting transition of seasons.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-03-01 19:02

Hotel & Travel | 2018-03-01 18:49

Airline quick to cash in on 'Young-mi' sensation

You may have heard of “Garlic Girls” and “Young-mi” even if you do not know much about the women’s national curling team. The two words _ “Garlic Girls,” the team’s nickname and “Young-mi,” the given name of a player that became a national chant of support for the team _ have gone viral internationally after the team stunned the world by defeating the top teams and snatching ...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-02-27 16:56

Hotel & Travel | 2018-02-22 17:32

Olympic-themed hotel food, beverage promotions in Seoul, Busan

The PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games has many Korean glued to the TV in the evening. As the sporting event draw to a close on Sunday, they are looking forward to the closing ceremony.For the past two weeks, hotels across the country have been offering PyeongChang-themed promotions to cater to the winter sports fans, who are in a celebration mood. As the Olympics won't end for...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-02-22 17:18

Millennium Hilton's new chef embarks on journey to find his roots

Being a hotel chef, especially for an international hotel chain, is one of the most traveled jobs. But, many take the job for a chance to live in many parts of the world and gain meaningful career experiences. For Anders Groenholm, the new executive chef at Millennium Seoul Hilton, one of the oldest hotels in Korea, his motivation for taking the job was personal: to find his ...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-02-22 17:06

High1 Resort offers free ski lessons to foreigners

The lessons -- twice a day (10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) with each class lasting one hour -- will begin on Feb. 25 and continue through March 24. There are places for up to 20 people per session. Reservations can be made on a first-come, first-served basis at the resort’s ski school office.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-02-20 16:06

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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano goes 'ballistic'