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Foreigners find Kakao map better than Naver's

Kakao and NAVER offer maps in English, but the smaller rival beats the portal king in some elements of convenience. Google Maps are out of contention as far as Korea is concerned. The Kakao map has live updates of bus stops, buses that stop at a certain station and the estimated arrival time. “NAVER looks prettier now, but Kakao just seems to work better in small details, lik...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-07-02 15:07

Membership programs gaining traction

As the appetite for “staycations” among Koreans is growing, local hotels are busy launching a variety of membership programs appealing to holidaymakers. Gone are the days when a hotel was just a place to bed down. Rather, they are becoming total entertainment venues, where guests can dine, drink and party as well as sleep.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-06-28 16:04

By Kang Seung-woo Park Hyatt begins eel and vodka promotionThe Timber House, the Park Hyatt Seoul's premium vinyl music bar, is set to wow those who are crazy about river eel and premium drinks through its latest promotion.The package, which will be available from July 2 to Aug. 31, features sunomono, donburi, soba made from Pungcheon eels, served with premium Russian Beluga ...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-06-28 13:41

JJ Mahoney's turns 30 years old

J.J. Mahoney's, a total entertainment bar at the Grand Hyatt Seoul, celebrated its 30th anniversary last week, holding grand birthday parties on June 22 and 23. The bar, which opened in June 1988, has established itself as the nation's premier and longest-running total entertainment center as it consists of nine separate environments. While many bars and restaurants have come...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-06-27 18:45

8 out of 10 Koreans to spend summer vacation in Korea

More than 80 percent of South Koreans who plan to go on summer vacation this year will stay in the country, a survey showed Wednesday, amid the government's push to boost domestic travel.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-06-27 15:08

Korea to establish Korea Center in New York City

South Korea will build an information center in New York City, a global hub of culture and the arts, by July 2020, the government said Monday. The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), which is affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said it will hold a ground-breaking ceremony for the facility, called the New York Korea Center, on Thursday.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-06-25 11:11

Korea shares tourism policy with developing countries

South Korea kicked off a forum Monday to share its tourism policy with developing countries as part of its efforts to help them nurture experts in the field, the government said.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-06-25 10:25

[Korea by scooter] Crossing Mungyeong Pass

It was time for a new scooter, and I found the perfect one at a great price. Only problem was, it was down in Daegu and I'm in Seoul. But rather than seeing that as a setback, I took it as a challenge. I skipped work for a day and caught a KTX south to meet the seller.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-06-23 10:56

Art of pizza acrobatics

Two-time acrobatic pizza world champion Pasqualino Barbasso shows off his dough-throwing skills at the Millennium Seoul Hilton's Italian restaurant Il Ponte, Thursday. The hotel will run the acrobatic pizza event until Tuesday. / Courtesy of Millennium Seoul Hilton

Hotel & Travel | 2018-06-21 19:56

JW Marriott brings luxury into Dongdaemun

When you think of Dongdaemun in Seoul, apart from its historical significance, the first impression characterizing the place may be the hustle and bustle of a textile and apparel wholesale market _ a perception that is distanced from luxury. Still, it remains one of the nation's best shopping districts selling cheaper clothes and other products for visitors as well as locals.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-06-21 16:15

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