[Today's Travel] Native Speaker Education and Relaxation... Saipan English Camp and More

Norang Poongseon Launches Short-Term Schooling Integrated Products
Phoenix Island Enhances Benefits for Family Customers
Modetour Introduces Passport Information Verification Program, etc.

We bring you the latest news and new products from the travel and leisure industry as of the 14th. Norangpungseon has launched a product that combines short-term schooling at Saipan International School, allowing customers to enjoy both leisure and English education. Phoenix Island offers a combined accommodation, dining, and activity package targeting family travelers. Modetour has become the first in the travel industry to adopt the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' passport information authenticity verification program. Grand Korea Leisure (GKL) and the Korea Racing Authority Audit Office have joined hands to strengthen internal audit capabilities.

Norangpungseon Launches 'Saipan English Camp' with Native Speaker Education

Saipan SIS School
Photo by Norangpungseon

Norangpungseon announced the release of the Saipan English Camp product, which provides an opportunity for English education with native speakers. The product departs from the 20th of next month and allows participants to learn English through short-term schooling at a local international school, as well as experience various activities and lessons. Guests will stay at World Resort, one of Saipan’s major hotels, where they can enjoy large-scale water parks, pools, beach sports, and resort facilities including Buffet World, which offers over 150 menu items. Norangpungseon will also provide special Saipan travel benefits such as starlight tours and Managaha Island tours (equipment included) to customers who book this product.

Phoenix Island Introduces 'Hello Swimming Pool Package'

Phoenix Island Four Seasons Heated Pool [Photo by Phoenix Island]

Jeju’s premier resort Phoenix Island, which embraces Seopjikoji, has launched the 'Hello Swimming Pool Package' to enhance benefits for family customers. The package includes a 34-pyeong royal room for four guests, a cozy breakfast buffet, and unlimited beer access at Seopji Plaza within the resort complex. Additionally, welcome drinks such as Mint Cafe coffee and iced tea can be enjoyed without limit at the Mint Cafe and Seopji Plaza. Guests staying for two nights will receive a voucher for the Seopji Platter (including chicken, pizza, assorted sausages, etc.) to enjoy with beer at Seopji Plaza, as well as admission to the Yumin Art Nouveau Museum, famous for its architecture by Tadao Ando. Up to two children (elementary school age or younger) can enjoy the cozy buffet breakfast free of charge. The resort also offers unlimited free access to the year-round heated pool and the indoor kids’ play lounge. Admission fees to nearby Aqua Planet Jeju and Snoopy Garden are discounted by 20% exclusively for guests.

Modetour First in Industry to Adopt Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Passport Information Authenticity Verification API

Modetour, Passport Information Authenticity Verification Program
Photo by Modetour

Modetour announced that it has become the first in the travel industry to adopt the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Passport Information Authenticity Verification API (Application Programming Interface). This API, developed by the Ministry, allows real-time verification of the authenticity (match) of passport information. It enables immediate confirmation whether passport numbers and English names entered by customers or agencies match the actual passports. By integrating this API into its reservation management system, Modetour can verify the accuracy of passport information provided by customers in real time. The company expects that this will eliminate the need to recheck passport information entered via OCR (image recognition solution) or manually, thereby reducing processing time and enabling more efficient and accurate service.

GKL Audit Office Signs MOU with Korea Racing Authority Audit Office to Strengthen Internal Capabilities

From the left) Park Yong-woo, Standing Auditor of Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), and Yoon Byung-hyun, Standing Auditor of Korea Racing Authority, are taking a commemorative photo after signing a business agreement.
[Photo by GKL]

The GKL Audit Office announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Racing Authority Audit Office to strengthen internal audit capabilities and enhance transparency. Key points of the agreement include ▲joint formation of an audit personnel pool ▲regular cooperative exchange systems such as joint workshops ▲support for specialized audit personnel ▲information exchange to secure expertise ▲collaboration to prevent corruption and improve integrity culture. Both organizations pledged to mutually strive to enhance their audit capabilities and internal controls and to advance their internal audit organizations. Park Yong-woo, GKL’s Standing Auditor, stated, "Through close cooperation between audit organizations of public leisure enterprises, we will further enhance audit capabilities and expertise, and support the achievement of institutional management goals and sustainability through systematic internal controls."