From Regional Airports to Overseas... Hana Tour Travel Packages Increase by 700% and More

Phoenix Snow Park, All Slopes Open
Banyan Tree, Children's Ice Skating Lessons
Paradise Hotel's New Year Health Food
The Plaza Launches Perfume Hand Cream, etc.

We introduce the latest news and new products unveiled by the travel and leisure industry on the 15th.

Hana Tour: Average 700% Increase in Travel Products Departing from Regional Airports

Nha Trang Beach, Vietnam
[Photo by Hanatour]

Hana Tour announced that the number of travel products departing from major regional airports such as Busan, Daegu, and Yangyang increased by an average of 700% compared to the previous year as of last year. By region, increases were 1344% in Muan, 1176% in Daegu, 493% in Busan, 405% in Jeju, and 204% in Yangyang. Popular destinations among Hana Tour products departing from Busan, Daegu, and Muan commonly included Osaka in Japan, Nha Trang and Da Nang in Vietnam. To strengthen products departing from regional areas, Hana Tour plans to expand the supply seats at regional hub airports Busan and Daegu. They also plan to increase product supply following additional flights to popular Chinese destinations such as Zhangjiajie and Yanji, as well as Mongolia routes.

Phoenix Snow Park Opens All 17 Slopes

Phoenix Snow Park panorama
[Photo by Phoenix Pyeongchang]

Snow Park, a ski resort operated by Phoenix Pyeongchang, announced that on the 13th it opened all 17 slopes for the 2023?2024 season except for the halfpipe, with the intermediate slope 'Valley' opening last. This season, Phoenix Snow Park minimized waiting times with smart gates and offered all-day pass tickets that allow visitors to enjoy skiing without time restrictions by ticket type, ensuring a comfortable experience. Night skiing is also available. Additionally, 'Ondo' restaurant, staffed by Shin Chung-jin, former head chef at the Blue House and a top domestic 5-star hotel chef, along with other top chefs, provides cuisine. All food and beverage (F&B) facilities within the complex are directly managed. Furthermore, the resort offers the Sky All-Inclusive package, which includes accommodations, all-day ski passes, equipment rentals, meals, and access to Blue Canyon Winter Spa.

Banyan Tree Offers Ice Skating Lessons for Children

Children are skating at the Oasis Ice Rink of Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul.
[Photo by Banyan Tree Seoul]

Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul, located at Namsan in Seoul, is holding an ice skating lesson event at Oasis Ice Rink for children on winter break. Lessons are conducted by a professional coaching team including a former national figure skating representative with a professional sports instructor license and various figure skating award winners. Each session lasts 40 minutes. The program is limited to a maximum of two students per class, allowing for safe and attentive personalized instruction, according to the company. The price is 99,000 KRW for a one-on-one lesson per session and 88,000 KRW per session for two students. Ice rink admission fees are separate.

Paradise Hotel Launches New Health Food Menu

Winter Health Food Menu for the New Year Presented by Paradise Hotel & Resort
[Photo by Paradise]

Paradise Hotel & Resort has introduced a variety of new health food menus to welcome the new year. First, 'Raku,' a Japanese fine dining restaurant at Paradise City in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, offers the 'Fuyunosyun Set,' a premium seasonal nutrition meal. The set includes dishes such as steamed crab egg custard, yellowtail sashimi, fried pufferfish karaage, and taro oyster rice pot, revitalizing the body during the cold season. At the Italian restaurant 'La Scala,' guests can enjoy top-tier dinner and lunch courses by head chef Checcato. The Chinese restaurant 'Nampung' at Paradise Hotel Busan has launched dishes made with golden chives, a health food ingredient favored by Chinese emperors. The Japanese restaurant 'Sakae' has introduced a special menu featuring pufferfish, one of the world's four great delicacies.

The Plaza Launches Hand Cream Featuring Hotel’s Signature Scent

The Plaza 'Perfume Hand Cream'
Photo by Hanwha Hotels & Resorts

Hanwha Hotels & Resorts’ The Plaza has released 'The Plaza Perfume Hand Cream,' which captures the hotel’s signature scent. The perfume hand cream combines eucalyptus and woody notes from The Plaza’s signature fragrance 'Parfum des Bois,' evoking a deep forest atmosphere. It is conveniently portable, allowing users to enjoy the hotel scent anytime, anywhere. The formula is highly moisturizing, non-sticky, and quickly absorbed. The product comes in a 50ml size and is priced at 28,000 KRW. It is available for purchase at The Plaza, as well as on Naver, Kakao, Coupang, and other platforms. Online orders receive free shipping and a 10% discount until the 31st of this month.