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Travel & Cuisine

Tue, September 28, 2021 | 10:56

5 out-of-this-world stays for tourists seeking fantasy

For those who have always dreamed of being able to travel into space, the news that a space hotel will open to the world in 2027 means that this fantasy will soon turn into a reality. The Gateway Foundation, based in California, has recently announced its plan to open the first hotel in space, named 'Voyager Station.' The planet-orbiting hotel is set to be constructed by Orbi...

2021-05-04 08:20

Hilton Garden Inn to open in Seoul's Gangnam District this summer

The Hilton Garden Inn Seoul Gangnam is set to open this summer to meet the diverse needs of both domestic and international travelers in Seoul. Hilton said it had signed a management agreement with Joon Tower for the Hilton Garden Inn Seoul Gangnam earlier this month, to boost its presence in Korea.

2021-04-28 10:38

Luxury hotels roll out various promotions for 'family month' of May

While the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic around the world has driven up demand for domestic travel, luxury hotels here have launched a variety of promotions to mark May, which is called “family month” in Korea, to offer guests safe and comfortable family getaways. May holds four important days: Children's Day on May 5, Parents' Day on May 8, Teachers' Day on May 15 and Husband a...

2021-04-28 09:17

Hotel Lobby

The JW Marriott Hotel Seoul is presenting the “Nice to Meet You Baby” package, a promotion designed for soon-to-be mothers who are preparing to embrace one of the most precious moments of life. Available throughout the year, the package features a choice of a Griffin Suite, or deluxe room accommodation, plus a variety of benefits aimed at offering soon-to-be mothers an unforg...

2021-04-25 16:17

Chef Kang Min-koo expands possibilities of Korean food

Chef Kang Min-koo has recently received the Inedit Damm Chefs' Choice Award, voted for by the other chefs on the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list, in recognition of his contributions to the Asian culinary scene for expanding the possibilities of Korean dishes. Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, which was launched in 2013, is published by U.K.-based William Reed Business Media that al...

2021-04-22 15:37

Jeju Olle Route 7 among hikers' most popular courses

Hiking and walking trips have become one of the trending activities in the continued COVID-19 pandemic globally. According to a survey conducted by the World Trail Network, with respondents in 10 countries, 75 percent of the trails that responded have seen an increase in new trail users, such as families and young people, during the various stages of lockdowns.

2021-04-21 09:04

6 local accommodation recommendations for 'forest bathers'

An increasing number of tourists are seeking to enjoy “forest bathing” - or simply being in nature - to relax at quiet and less-crowded spots amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. In the Future of Travel survey conducted by Booking.com on 1,000 Korean travelers last year, 56 percent of the respondents said they are seeking out more rural, off-the-beaten-track experiences for ...

2021-04-14 09:14

Hotels prepare for ban on use of disposable products next year

Local hotels are rushing to make preparations for the Ministry of Environment's regulation that will ban accommodations with more than 50 guest rooms from offering disposable products to guests, beginning next year. Most hotels here seem to agree with the need to reduce the use of single-use plastic products, given that hotel amenities made of and packaged in plastic contribu...

2021-04-13 09:17

Jeju stuck in dilemma over tourism recovery, spread of COVID-19

A rapid growth in tourist numbers is bringing joy to and causing concern among residents of Jeju, the southern holiday island increasingly favored by locals as an alternative to overseas travel amid the COVID-19 outbreaks. Tourist arrivals on Jeju Island have rapidly recovered to pre-coronavirus levels in recent months to the delight of its tourism sector, but residents are c...

2021-04-11 11:13

InterContinental launches couple package for wedding season

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas is presenting the “Cupid Moments Package,” specially prepared for honeymooners and couples in the spring wedding season. The hotel said all the finest gifts are featured in the package as it is meant to cater to one of the best days of a person's life. Each package provides a club-floor suite, which enables access to the Club Lounge on the ...

2021-04-08 16:13

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