Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa ResortHilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort said it has won two recognitions at the prestigious World Golf Awards.The luxury resort won in the categories of Asia’s Best Golf Hotel and South Korea’s Best Golf Hotel.The World Golf Awards is an annual award event that rewards hotels, golf courses and tour operators for their excellence in golf tourism. The World Golf Awards is part of the World Travel Awards, which is considered “the Oscars of Travel.”“I am honored and sincerely

Dubai opens Korea tourism office Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing said that it has opened its Korean tourism office aimed at promoting tourism to the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates.In a launching event with the local media and tourism industries, Dubai Corporation said that the city aims to attract 20 million tourists by 2020 when Dubai will be holding the Expo 2020 under the theme of “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.”Its Korea office is its 21st oversea

SHAANXI PROVINCE, China -- Many cities in China epitomize the country’s economic prosperity and rich history. Shanghai’s skyscraper-lined Pudong district displays Western-style modernity, while Gulin’s picturesque mountain villages demonstrate its ancient beauty. But Xian in China’s northwest has withstood the test of time as the juncture where ancient and modern China intersect.Filled with tourist attractions boasting China’s cultural diversity, Xian has arguably withstood the test of time. Its

Ride train, hike up Yeongnam AlpsWith the autumn season almost over, KORAIL is recommending tourists to visit Ulsan by train and hike through the beautiful scenery of Yeongnam Alps.Yeongnam Alps, which takes its name after the European Alps, consists of several mountains at over 1,000 meters above sea level stretching over 255 square kilometers.The mountainous region with many peaks reaches Miryang in South Gyeongsang Province and Ulsan. Its best hiking course is Baram-gil, or Wind Trail, surrou

An exterior view of Conrad Seoul, located in Yeouido, Seoul (Conrad Seoul)Conrad Seoul, the Yeouido branch of Conrad Hotels & Resorts, was named South Korea’s leading hotel and ranked first place in four other categories at the 2015 World Travel Awards.　The hotel has swept an unprecedented series of wins, it said in a statement, nabbing the top spot in the following categories: Asia’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel, Asia’s Leading Luxury City Hotel, South Korea’s Leading Business Hotel, South Korea’s L

This is a second and final story on the two-part travel series following a weeklong West Coast road trip from the bayside city wonders of San Francisco, California, to the frills and thrills of Las Vegas, Nevada. -- Ed.LAS VEGAS, Nevada / GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Arizona -- Known as the city where jet-setters are openly encouraged to let go of their inhibitions and indulge themselves in the seedier pleasures of life, Las Vegas is called the sin city for all the best reasons.Following the seas

Smile for foreign touristsThe Korea Tourism Organization said that it is expanding its “K Smile” campaign with the retail and tourism industries in an effort to boost inbound tourism.The K Smile program is aimed at promoting the Korean culture of kindness and reliable tourism and retail services for local and foreign tourists.It has established ties with regional governments such as North Jeolla Province and interest groups including the Visit Korea Committee to boost K Smile.Under the theme of

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Rice festival in IcheonThe 17th Icheon Rice Cultural Festival will be held in the country’s rice production hub of Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, until Sunday.Under the theme of “Joyful Union, Sharing Happiness,” the five day festival, which kicked off Wednesday, will feature a variety of programs and competitions.Visitors will get a chance to learn how to cook rice and rice cakes in a traditional style using conventional cooking utensils, and participate in rice-cooking contests.There will also be

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DRESDEN, Germany -- Dresden is often associated with the past. Sitting at the midway point between Prague and Berlin, the city is famous for hosting the oldest Christmas market in Germany, for its Saxon history, and for being a part of the former East Germany. However, it is less well known for the revival it has experienced since the end of the Cold War, during which it rebuilt its old glory and began creating a modern counterpart to its historic areas. Today, Dresden offers a balanced tourist