Gremillet named Grand Hyatt Incheon’s pastry chef　Grand Hyatt Incheon has appointed Julien Gremillet the hotel’s new executive pastry chef. 　Gremillet, who has more than 15 years of experience, will oversee the pastry and dessert items for all the hotel’s restaurants and events.  　Prior to joining Grand Hyatt Incheon, Gremillet was the executive pastry chef at Raffles Praslin in Seychelles.　Born in France, Gremillet began his pastry career in 1999, working at a variety of pastry shops and cateri

K-Smile Campaign to greet foreign tourists　Visit Korea Committee conducted K-Smile Campaign at Myeong-dong Theater on Feb. 12 to celebrate Korea Grand Sale held as part of 2016-2018 Visit Korea Year. The campaign aims at building a culture of kindness and raising the level of tourists’ satisfaction by improvements in the tourism sector, including accommodation, transportation, food, and shopping. Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Kim Jong-deok, “Non-summit” members Alberto Mondi and Nikol

The Visit Korea Committee is offering a special promotion this month for foreign travelers using the K-Travel Bus.The promotion is part of the Korea Grand Sale, a month-long shopping and tourism festival taking place in Seoul and major cities around the country from Feb. 1 to Feb. 29. During the festival, tourists from overseas can take advantage of large discounts in shopping, food, entertainment, Korean cultural experiences, transportation and accommodations.Promotional image for the K-Travel

The Crane tour in CheorwonKorea Tourism Organization provides tourists with a special opportunity to explore cranes in Cherwon, Gangwon Province, from Jan.18 to Feb.29. Crane, designated as Natural Monument No. 202, is an endangered species having a worldwide population of only about 2,000-3,000. Cranes fly toward the DMZ in Cheorwon which has not been inhabited by human beings for more than six decades.The crane tour will be a day-trip departing from Seoul by DMZ train and exploring red-crowned

Sri Lanka, crowned as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, is home to some of the finest spectacles of natural beauty known to mankind. An island considered to be en route to paradise, surrounded by both the Indian Ocean and the mystique of an enduring and diverse history -- fascinates both the eyes and soul.Arab, Portuguese, Dutch and British influences all in their own time have converged in the present day to leave a markedly distinct cultural flavor and experience; only to be found in countries wi

(TNS)　When you walk down the street in the center of Napier, a coastal town in New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay, a wine-producing region, you nearly expect to spot Greta Garbo, in full flapper regalia, crossing the street. The town, a perfectly preserved Art Deco masterpiece, would make a fine set for one of her films.　In most cities, Art Deco buildings were built amid the architecture already standing, but in February 1931, an earthquake decimated Napier. The city was almost entirely rebuilt in the th

Romantic getaway at Hyatt Regency Jeju　Hyatt Regency Jeju is launching the “Romance Package, Love in Paris” event for couples looking to get visit Jeju-do Island to celebrate Valentine’s Day. 　Available from Feb. 13 to March 14, the event features additional benefits alongside those included in the hotel’s “Romance” package. The additional benefits include a free upgrade to an Ocean View room and a complimentary box of chocolates from La Maison Du Chocolat, a French luxury chocolate brand.　The s

The 2016 World Eco-Friendly Design Exhibition 　South Jeolla Province will host the 2016 World Eco-Friendly Design Exhibition at Naju Agricultural Research Center on May 5-29. The exhibition is expected to add design value to the province’s agro-fisheries farmland image. The exhibition, defining vague concept of “Eco-Friendly Design” as “All actions planned and done thinking of humans and nature,” will present seven exhibitions related to eco-friendly design including “Natural Dyeing Exhibition,”

Dogye Station, a Steam LocomotiveKORAIL announced that the country’s sole switchback train will operate between Dogye Station in Samcheok, Gangwon Province, and High 1 Choochoo Park, the only mountain railway theme park in the country, from Jan. 9. A switchback refers to a zigzag railway in mountainous territory, which enables the train to run uphill. The train will depart Dogye Station twice a day, running for an hour toward its destination, High1 Choochoo Park located at the old Simpori Statio

Instead of tearing down buildings and starting anew, regions across Korea have given neglected areas a new purpose for public use. Here are eight urban renewal projects that aim to transform rural, run-down or deserted areas into praised landmarks.　Seoul Station overpass SeoulThe Seoul city government plans to transform Seoul Station overpass, a 1-kilometer-long section of a flyover near Seoul Station, into a pedestrian walkway as part of its urban renewal projects. Dubbed Korea’s version of New

　Grand Hilton Seoul offers bridal shower 　Brides-to-be can prepare for their big day in style at the Grand Hilton Seoul.　The “Bridal Shower Package” features a one-night stay in a four-bedroom unit. The bridal party can hold their prewedding celebration at the Grand Suite, which is adjacent to the hotel. 　The hotel‘s flower shop Adiel will create a festive atmosphere by preparing a balloon decoration, and the hotel will offer a snack set including a bottle of Santiago Merlot red wine, two cans o