[Today's Travel] Hanwha Resort Stay Event at 20-Year-Old Prices and More

Hanwha Hotels & Resorts 45th Anniversary Promotion
Including Norangpungseon Okinawa Travel Packages

We bring you the latest news and new products from the travel and leisure industry as of the 11th. Hanwha Hotels & Resorts is conducting a resort discount promotion to celebrate the company's 45th anniversary this year. Norangpungseon has partnered with Eastar Jet to prepare a product for Okinawa, Japan, known as the 'Hawaii of the East.' Recently renovated and reopened, Haevichi Resort Jeju is introducing new packages to commemorate this occasion. Additionally, you can find news about new business ventures from Kyowon Tour and Grand Korea Leisure (GKL).

Hanwha Hotels & Resorts, Special Discount Promotion for 45th Anniversary

Hanwha Resort Seorak Sorano Exterior View
[Photo by Hanwha Hotels & Resorts]

Hanwha Hotels & Resorts announced that to celebrate its 45th anniversary, it will launch a room discount promotion called 'Latte Price.' Non-members can receive up to 82% off the regular room rates, while Hanwha Resort members can enjoy room prices as they were 20 years ago. The products include ▲1-night ▲2-night ▲Premier Suite ▲New Concept Room packages. The 1-night and 2-night packages are available at all business locations, with prices starting from 76,000 KRW. The Premier Suite package applies to Geoje Belvedere Le Ciel and Gyeongju Damton. For Le Ciel, guests can enjoy a 1-night stay in a premier room and free access to the infinity pool overlooking the Namhae sea. Prices start from 266,000 KRW. The New Concept Room features the Seorak Sorano room, newly renovated with a European atmosphere, and the Haeundae Music Room themed around music appreciation. Prices start from 149,000 KRW. The promotion sales period runs until the 24th, and the usage period is until August 31.

Norangpungseon Launches 'Hawaii of the East' Okinawa Package

Umikaji Terrace
Photo by Norang Poongseon

Norangpungseon announced the launch of an Okinawa package, known as the 'Hawaii of the East,' in collaboration with Eastar Jet. Starting from the 19th of next month, flights will depart daily via Eastar Jet, offering a variety of packages including a 'Full Package' focused solely on travel for 3 nights and 4 days, a 'Semi Package' combining free schedules, and an 'Airtel' allowing complete freedom to plan all itineraries. Visitors can explore Okinawa's major attractions such as the 'Churaumi Aquarium,' the largest aquarium in the East where whale sharks can be seen; 'American Village' for shopping and leisure; 'Umikaji Terrace,' known as Japan's Santory; and 'Manzamo,' an elephant-shaped cliff with natural grass growing atop a 200-meter-high limestone cliff.

Haevichi Resort Jeju Launches 3 Packages to Celebrate Reopening

Haevichi Resort Jeju Classic Suite
Photo by Haevichi Resort Jeju

Haevichi Resort Jeju announced the launch of '3 Resort Reopening Commemorative Packages' that offer a fully upgraded service and wellness programs for a complete relaxation experience amid beautiful natural scenery. First, the 'Private Relax' package includes a 1-night stay in a spacious Master Suite room and VIP lounge service. There is also the 'Delightful Dinner' package, which offers a dinner course at the Korean and grill dining restaurant 'Hanoru' or a sukiyaki dinner course at the sushi and Kansai-style sukiyaki restaurant 'Mer & Ter.' This package also includes a 1-night stay in a Junior Suite with a large bedroom. The 'All-Inclusive Package' is also available, allowing free use of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and coffee at the all-day dining restaurant 'Edi.' For dinner, guests can choose between Korean cuisine, a dinner course, or a sukiyaki dinner course. Guests can enjoy snacks and drinks from the poolside bar while playing in the outdoor swimming pool. Sauna admission, which helps relieve physical and mental fatigue with natural bedrock water, is included. All packages include benefits for wellness programs such as outdoor swimming pool access, sunset yoga, bike riding, and forest trekking. The packages are available for two adults until October 31.

Kyowon Tour Selected for Digital Tourist Resident Card Specialized Travel Product Contest

Ungok Ramsar Wetland
Photo by Kyowon Tour

Kyowon Tour announced that it has been selected in the '2024 Digital Tourist Resident Card Specialized Travel Product Contest' hosted by the Korea Tourism Organization. The contest aims to select products linked to the digital tourist resident card to revitalize regional tourism facing population decline. The digital tourist resident card is a type of honorary resident card that offers discounts on accommodation, food and beverage, admission, experiences, and shopping at local tourist sites. Kyowon Tour submitted a travel product plan for Gochang, Jeonbuk, and was finally selected. Accordingly, it will receive operational and promotional support for the Gochang travel product linked to the digital tourist resident card. The product, titled 'Travel Along the Gochang Forest Path with the Digital Tourist Resident Card,' includes visits to the Ungok Ramsar Wetland, where endangered wildlife and rare plants can be seen, and Seonunsa Temple, known for its tranquil atmosphere. A unique experience includes making Oranda, a nostalgic snack, by hand. The digital tourist resident card also offers various discounts in Gochang.

GKL Hosts National Participation Campaign Video Contest 'You Too, Me Too Clean Shorts'

Grand Korea Leisure (GKL) Headquarters
[Photo by GKL]

Grand Korea Leisure (GKL) announced the launch of the national campaign video contest 'You Too, Me Too Clean Shorts Contest.' The contest themes focus on four areas for social soundness: ▲gambling addiction ▲compliance with the Anti-Graft Act ▲drunk driving prohibition ▲proper company dinner culture. Any Korean citizen can participate by producing a short video between 30 seconds and 1 minute and submitting it via email along with the video file and supporting documents. The submission period is until the 25th. Five winners will be selected: one grand prize, one excellence prize, and three encouragement prizes. Winners will receive cash prizes of 1,000,000 KRW, 500,000 KRW, and 300,000 KRW respectively. Selected videos will be posted on the GKL website and used in various ethical activities, including ethics management education.