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'Spirit of hula' helps hotelier

Marketing director Na Do-yeon of European-style luxury hotel Le Meridien Seoul does not fit the typical hotelier image. She is also a hula dancer. Na, is shrugging off the stereotype and preaching about how the traditional Hawaiian dance is contributing to her job, hoping many will follow in her footsteps.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-17 16:37

In Seoul, master watchmakers carry on legacy

“Fancy and extravagant watches catch most people's attention these days, but sometimes gazing at simple, yet classic timepieces can be just as enchanting,” said Yoon Hyung-sik, a vintage watch collector and a regular visitor to the backstreet of Yeji-dong, a narrow alley lined with watchmakers' workrooms and vintage boutiques.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-16 17:35

Millennium Seoul Hilton to present tempura-only omakase

Genji, the Japanese restaurant at the Millennium Seoul Hilton, and its new head chef Goo Min-sool are ready to wow fine diners in Korea as the establishment plans to offer an industry-first tempura-specialized “omakase” bar starting September. Omakase means “I'll leave it up to you” in Japanese, through which patrons sit back as the chef decides what types of dishes to serve ...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-16 11:41

Expedia unveils Add-On Advantage in travel-loving Korea

Travel company Expedia has introduced a new service that it believes will help Korean travelers save time and money on booking hotels. The Expedia Add-On Advantage, introduced in the United States in June, offers customers hotel discounts of up to 51 percent if they purchase their plane ticket on the platform.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-16 08:08

By Kang Seung-wooWestin Chosun launches champagne promotionThe Ninth Gate, Korea's oldest French restaurant at the Westin Chosun Seoul, presents the Champaign Vacance that is available every Friday and Saturday.The promotion guests are offered an exclusive glass of wine upon entrance, and can enjoy three kinds of champagne from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. The three are Louis Roederer B...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-16 06:16

Shinhwa World gets family-friendlier

SEOGWIPO, Jeju Province - It was easy to find parents holding their young children's hands or pushing strollers at Jeju Shinhwa World on this southern island during the peak holiday season last weekend. Unlike most integrated resorts that put their top priorities on foreigner-only casinos, this giant resort complex on 2.5 million square meters of land boasts various attractio...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-15 09:41

Daemyung seeking to lure global travelers

Daemyung Leisure Industry has been recognized as the No. 1 resort operator in Korea behind its leading quality of accommodations such as Vivaldi Park and Sol Beach. However, the company is not resting on its laurels as it is seeking to raise its profile in the global market with a variety of programs and approaches as well as its high-quality properties that it hopes will app...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-09 15:09

By Kang Seung-woo50% discount available at Shilla Jeju buffet The Shilla Jeju Hotel is offering children a 50 percent dinner discount at its signature buffet restaurant, the Park View, until Aug. 31, to celebrate summer vacation. Children who are eligible for the half-price discount are those aged from 3 years to 12 years. Plus, Jeju residents can also get 20 percent off the ...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-09 14:34

Oktoberfest returns to Grand Hilton Seoul

The Grand Hilton Seoul will celebrate the largest beer festival in the world -- Munich's Oktoberfest -- here in Seoul on Saturday evening, Sept. 8. Launched in 2007, the Grand Hilton Seoul's Oktoberfest has now become the property's signature festival, attracting more than 1,000 visitors every year and receiving rave reviews thanks to its local festive atmosphere and traditio...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-09 14:10

Foreigners spend 5.66 nights on average in Seoul

The number of nights that foreign guests stayed at hotels and other accommodations averaged 5.66 in the first half of the year, with 55.3 percent of them visiting the South Korean capital for recreation, fun and holidays, a survey showed Wednesday.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-08 11:31

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