[Around the hotels] Promotions and packages

Park Hyatt Seoul unveils Armani Beauty-themed dining menu The Park Hyatt Seoul, located in Gangnam, southern Seoul, is offering a menu created in collaboration with Armani Beauty. Guests can take…

[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Water festival at Everland Join revelers toting colorful water guns at Everland, as the country’s largest theme park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, hosts a water festival. “Water Stellar” takes place…

Jeju Tourism Organization unveils haenyeo experience package

The Jeju Tourism Organization is offering a “2024 Haenyeo Village Stay in Gimnyeong,” a three-day trip to the island to experience life as Jeju haenyeo, starting from July 19. Haenyeo,…

Free child-friendly water attractions offer escape from city heat

The Seoul Metropolitan Government and other local governments have opened free water attractions for youngsters to beat the summer heat without traveling far from home. Jungnang-gu, a district in eastern…

Korail presents trips to North Gyeongsang Province’s forests

Korail Tourism Development, a subsidiary of the Korea Railroad Corp., has unveiled five train trips to North Gyeongsang Province’s popular “forest bathing” spots for travelers. The recommended destinations are for…

KTO hosts tourism startup Demo Day in Singapore

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) held its Korea Tourism Startup Center (KTSC) investor relations Demo Day in Singapore, Wednesday, to showcase the innovative technologies of Korea’s leading travel tech startups…

Korea strengthens regulations on large Chinese tour groups

Korea will implement stricter regulations to eliminate large Chinese group tours, also known as “dumping tours” for their cheap prices, which have been identified as a major cause of tourist…

Korea’s tourism industry urges gov’t to revise K-ETA rules on Thai visitors

Korea should adopt more detailed guidelines for immigration authorities to effectively identify potential illegal immigrants among large numbers of incoming tourists, which is essential for addressing growing complaints from Thai…

Paradise unveils new strategies, revamps casino targeting international visitors

Paradise Group is set to elevate customer experiences by introducing new travel products and revamping its casino offerings, with a particular focus on attracting international visitors, the hotel operator said…

Hundreds of accommodation businesses on Jeju Island close amid decrease in Korean visitors

Hundreds of accommodations on the resort island of Jeju are closing as it is losing its sheen with Korean vacationers. According to the local government of Jeju Province on Friday,…