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Tue, September 26, 2023 | 05:07

Booking.com to offer 'Ultimate K-pop Experience in Seoul' in August

Booking.com to offer 'Ultimate K-pop Experience in Seoul' in August

Booking.com, a leading online travel platform, will offer one K-pop fan and their guest an unforgettable journey to Seoul in August.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-08-03 08:24

Taste 'gwahaju,' Korea's traditional summer drink

Taste 'gwahaju,' Korea's traditional summer drink

Gwahaju, which means “liquor that gets you through the summer” in Korean, is a seasonal delicacy that has guided Koreans through the summer heat for centuries.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-08-03 08:23

Argentine winery named world's best vineyard

Argentine winery named world's best vineyard

Hailing from Mendoza, Argentina, Catena Zapata was named the top winery in the World's Best Vineyards 2023. This list is renowned for spotlighting the cream of the crop of global wine tourism, offering more than just fine wines, showcasing destinations that deliver a comprehensive wine travel experience combining exceptional wine-tasting opportunities with quality accommodati...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-07-31 14:24

Incheon airport introduces Smart pass facial recognition system

Incheon airport introduces Smart pass facial recognition system

A new biometric identification system using the facial features of travelers now substitutes for passports at Incheon International Airport, Korea's largest international air hub. The enhanced identification process started being used on July 27, the Incheon International Airport Corp. (IIAC) said, Friday.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-07-31 08:25

KTO brings tourism stakeholders back on Tourism Global Challenge Alumni Day

KTO brings tourism stakeholders back on Tourism Global Challenge Alumni Day

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) held the Tourism Global Challenge Alumni Day 2023, Thursday.The inaugural event took place as part of its effort to create new tourism business opportunities and further promote cooperation among 150 Korean tourism stakeholders including companies, hotels, convention centers, tourism authorities of foreign countries in Korea and investors ...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-07-27 18:14

Korea to expand mobile customs declaration, duty payment nationwide in August

Korea to expand mobile customs declaration, duty payment nationwide in August

Travelers entering Korea any airport or seaport across the country will be able to declare taxable items and pay taxes via a mobile application starting next month.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-07-27 16:55

From traditional to trendy, guided tour of Busan's diverse culinary scene

From traditional to trendy, guided tour of Busan's diverse culinary scene

BUSAN ― Home to maritime delicacies and a rising star in specialty coffee, the southeastern coastal city of Busan is one of the country's five tourism hubs designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for 2020 to 2025.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-07-20 08:29

VisitKorea site rebuilt into integrated travel platform

VisitKorea site rebuilt into integrated travel platform

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has upgraded its foreign language website, VisitKorea.or.kr, to an integrated marketing platform in order to boost competitiveness and bring more foreign tourists to the country while helping the local travel industry expand.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-07-13 17:01

Wynn Resorts to feature in Macao promotion event in Korea

Wynn Resorts to feature in Macao promotion event in Korea

Wynn Resorts will participate in the “Experience Macao, Unlimited - Macao Promotion in Korea” roadshow later this week in Seoul, in which it will promote its two properties in the “Las Vegas of Asia.”

Kang Seung-woo | 2023-07-13 11:52

KTO unveils K-wave tourism products

KTO unveils K-wave tourism products

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) on Friday unveiled 49 travel products comprising K-pop and K-drama-related attractions. The products center on 51 hallyu-themed tourism courses, the KTO said, referring to the Korean wave of pop culture.

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