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| A rendering of the Capella Yangyang, which is slated to open in 2024 / Courtesy of Capella |
By Lee Hae-rin
Capella Hotel and Resorts, one of the world's top luxury resort chains along with Aman and One&Only, will open its first Korean property in 2024 near Songjeon Beach in Yangyang, Gangwon Province.
Capella Yangyang will be the brand's ninth resort, following six properties operating in China, Bali, Thailand and Vietnam, and two others that will open in Sydney and the Maldives in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
The Singapore-based company chose Yangyang over big cities like Seoul and Busan for its unique combination of landscape, heritage and leisure-focused culture. Located between the East Sea and Mount Seorak, the city is known as a surfers' paradise as well as offering scenic attractions such as Naksan Temple and Hajodae Pavilion.
Korean architect Lee Ki-chul and Thierry Boon, who designed One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai, will work on Capella Yangyang. Capella Hotel Group is renowned for the wide range of architectural tones and designs of its properties tailored to the geographical and cultural background of each location.
According to the group, Capella Yangyang will be the brand's ultimate luxury wellness resort, presenting Korea's health and aesthetics heritage in collaboration with GOCO Hospitality, a world-class luxury wellness consulting firm that has worked with brands including Bulgari, Four Seasons and Bellagio.
Before the opening, Capella will launch the Capella Yangyang Owners Club in Seoul's Gangnam in April. The private membership club will feature cultural seminars in architecture, arts and travel, an oyster bar restaurant led by chef Yoon Hwa-young from Garnier Paris and Plaza Athens, as well as a membership lounge requiring reservations in advance.
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