Shilla Seoul Launches Hotel Package
April 29, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
The Shilla Seoul Launches Leading Quest Package Celebrating 80th Anniversary of The Leading Hotels of the World
South Korea’s premier hotel The Shilla Seoul is offering a Leading Quest package celebrating the 80th Anniversary of its marketing and distribution partner, The Leading Hotels of the World.
On offer throughout 2008, the package is priced at KRW 260,000 (US$267) a night for... [Read more]
Banyan Tree’s First City Club in Asia to Launch in Seoul
September 25, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Singapore, 20 September 2007 —Singapore Main-Board listed Banyan Tree Holdings Limited (”Banyan Tree” or the “Group”), a leading developer, designer and operator of top-tier hotels, resorts, spas and galleries worldwide, today announced that it has signed a management contract for its first Banyan Tree branded city club development in Asia in vibrant and cosmopolitan Seoul, South Korea.
Situated... [Read more]
Jeju Island Now UNESCO World Heritage
August 12, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recently added Korea’s Jeju Island to the World Heritage List. The World Heritage Committee declared the volcanic Island of Jeju and her Lava tubes a “natural property of outstanding beauty which bears testimony to the history of our plant”. Korea now has a total of eight... [Read more]
What’s Happening in Korea
May 19, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Hi Seoul Festival 2007
This annual spring festival fills the streets of Seoul with fun and excitement. The event kicks off April 27 and runs through May 6. The festival has expanded this year running longer and covering a wide range of areas in Seoul for everyone to see, feel and enjoy its lively energy. Call Tourism Information at (82) 2 - 1330 or visit www.hiseoul.org
R-16 Korea... [Read more]
Tour Both North and South Korea!
August 8, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
New York and Chicago…June 5, 2006 … The New York-based Korea Society* in
cooperation with Chicago-based tour operator Asia Pacific Travel, Ltd**. is
offering what they believe to be the first tour to KOREA – both South and
North of the Demilitarized Zone – in more than 65 Years! This one time
only 13-day itinerary will depart on September 2 and run through September
14, 2006. According... [Read more]
Spotlight: Korea January 2006
January 28, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
“Seven Luck Casino” to open (for foreigners) January 27, 2006
Grand Korea Corporation is planning to hold a grand opening ceremony for the “Seven Luck Casino” from January 27th - 30th at the Coex Center in Gang-nam, Seoul. [Read more]
Korea’s Lunar New Year, Seollal
January 23, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
In Korea, Lunar New Year’s Day (Seollal) is one of the most important traditional events of the year, still much more significant than January 1st. This year, the Lunar New Year will be celebrated on January 28 - 30, 2006
The Korean New Year uses the Lunar Calendar and is different from the Western New Year. By the Western Calendar, January 1st is the New Year, however by the 2006 Lunar Calendar the New Year starts... [Read more]
Visit Korea’s Hot Springs
December 14, 2005 | Written by Devin Galaudet
In Korea, the beauty of the 4 seasons- spring, summer, fall, and winter can each be appreciated for their own merits. After the passing of spring, summer, and fall, Korea is transformed into a snowy wonderland. During the winter season, many start turning their eyes to Korea’s hot springs and water parks.
Hot Spring can be found all over the country. A day or an evening spent soaking in hot springs and availing... [Read more]
LPGA coming to Korea
October 30, 2005 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Nine of the top 10 women golfers will participate in the CJ Nine Bridges Classic, which will be held starting October 28, 2005 [Read more]
Written by Devin Galaudet
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