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Hyundai Motor eyes 80,000 jobs, W68tr investment at home by 2026
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An authentic taste of Spain in Madrid
This is the second and final article of a two-part travel series on a weeklong journey to the new European capital of culture, San Sebastian, Spain, and through the heart of the country’s capital, Madrid. - Ed.MADRID -- Priceless works of arts, world-class cuisine and a rich history -- there’s no touristic thirst that cannot be quenched in Madrid, Spain’s alluring capital. Spain is certainly no stranger to the tourism spotlight. Last year the country was the third most visited country in the wor
April 22, 2016
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Canapes under the canopy? Paris gentrifies rusty mall
PARIS (AP) -- Swapping burgers for lobster souffle and rusty welding for a state-of-the-art canopy roof, Paris' mayor this month unveiled a $1 billion revamp of the city’s dilapidated main shopping and transport complex, Les Halles. Paris authorities view the building project -- which made central Paris a construction site pockmarked with cranes for seven years -- as an opportunity to gentrify the ‘70s complex that was often voted among the city's the biggest eyesores by disgruntled Paris resid
April 21, 2016
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A bazaar of last resort in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES –– Claudia Flores and her husband were months past due on $60 phone and $80 electricity bills. So they packed their minivans with strollers, car seats, used T-shirts and assorted other things and drove to a stretch of Figueroa Street just blocks from Imperial Highway in South Los Angeles. There, they spread their wares on the sidewalk and opened for business. This part of Figueroa Street has become a shopping bazaar of last resort for people living on the margins. Every weekend, doze
April 19, 2016
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Hotels woo guests to book directly online with discounts
NEW YORK (AP) -- Hotels are getting more aggressive in their fight to get travelers to book reservations directly with them instead of through online travel agencies such as Expedia and Priceline. Hyatt Hotels Corp. on Monday became the latest chain to offer guests a discount for booking a room directly on its own website. Members of its Gold Passport loyalty program can save up to 10 percent at hotels in the U.S., Canada and Australia. The move follows similar campaigns by Hilton Worldwide, Ma
April 19, 2016
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Europe’s new culture capital: San Sebastian a feast for the eyes, palate
This is a two-part travel series on a weeklong journey to the new European capital of culture, San Sebastian, Spain, and through the heart of the country’s capital, Madrid. – Ed.SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain -- Located a mere stone’s throw away from the Spain-France border in the Northern Basque country hugging the Bay of Biscay is the quaint, gastronomy mecca coastal city of San Sebastian, Spain. Well on its way to becoming one of the hottest European vacation-spot destinations of the year, San Sebastia
April 15, 2016
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[Around the hotels] Roundup of hotel events
Cantonese gala dinner at Millennium Seoul Hilton Millennium Seoul Hilton’s Chinese restaurant Taipan is hosting a “Gourmet Circle” gala dinner on April 22 to showcase the restaurant’s new, Cantonese cuisine-focused menu. The dinner will commence at 7 p.m. with Chinese traditional tea and Tsingtao beer. Appetizers will include Peking duck and suckling pig stuffed with shrimp paste. The dinner proper will feature an array of delectable dishes such as a Chinese barbecue and cold dish combination, d
April 15, 2016
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[Travel bits] Outdoor activities for spring
Taean Tulip Festival Scenic ride on Mungyeong Rail Bike One scenic activity tourists will want to enjoy in the upcoming season is a ride on the Mungyeong Rail Bike, which runs along tracks winding through the pastoral landscape of Jinnam Gyoban, North Gyeongsang Province. The area used to be home to the country’s second largest coal mines back in the days of the coal industry’s boom. Now, though the trains have ceased to run, the tracks have been repurposed to carry rail bikes, which carry up
April 15, 2016
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[Around the hotels] Round up of hotel events and news
Imperial Palace Seoul presents ‘Ciné & Dine package’ Imperial Palace Seoul presents Ciné & Dine package for guests looking to experience hotel dining and movies at the same time until April 24. The package features one night stay in Deluxe or Business Room, two movie tickets, restaurant voucher worth 50,000 won, and a 20 percent discount at restaurants. Complimentary access to fitness club and indoor swimming pool will be also included. The restaurant voucher and 20 percent discount offer can be
April 8, 2016
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[Travel bits] Round up of travel news from around the world
Natural sites in Germany The theme for this year’s tourism in Germany is “A Vacation in Nature,” according to the country’s tourism office. Germany boasts over 130 natural sites comprised of 16 national parks, 15 UNESCO biosphere reserves and over 100 natural parks. The office has selected 16 scenic sites to recommend to visitors -– including the orchid-filled Bliesgau UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the serene Elbe riverside, the wild and untamed Black Forest National Park, the Jasmund National Park
April 8, 2016
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Arizona’s wildest ride: the Apache Trail
My hands gripped the steering wheel. My right foot rode the brake. I was easing a four-wheel-drive rental down a steep, narrow, curving dirt road in the Arizona wilderness, and I was beginning to wonder what I’d gotten myself into. On the passenger side, a towering craggy stonewall threatened to dent the car and make me regret that I had declined the rental company’s insurance coverage. Still, I stayed as close to that wall as I dared. On the driver’s side was a fate worse than a scrape: an abr
April 8, 2016
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'Jurassic World' back in Korea's Goseong
"Jurassic World" has come back. Forget Hollywood this time! It's South Korea's turn. Dinosaurs are loose in Goseong, a southern town about a five-hour drive from Seoul.Steven Spielberg's computer graphics will have to give way to life-size replicas of dinosaurs, digital exhibits and interactive programs being played out at the Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo.It kicked off a week ago at the seaside tourist site of Danghangpo, slated to last through June 12."It's better than expected, very s
April 8, 2016
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South Korean cherry blossom festival begins in Jeju
South Korea's first cherry blossom festival of the year kicked off on Jeju Island Friday, with visitors hailing from around the country and overseas gathering to celebrate the origin of the globally cherished flower.The 25th "Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival" officially launched at Jeonnong-ro, about 3.3 kilometers east of Jeju International Airport, and will run through April 10. The festival is being hosted by the municipality of Jeju and organized by Jeju Tourism Association."Spring feast in Jeju
April 1, 2016
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Electric bike tour gives cyclists taste of city’s trendiest restaurants
AUSTIN, Texas — These cyclists don’t choke down PowerBars or Gatorade. They’re not interested in going fast or finishing first. And Spandex shorts? Forget it. Frankly, they prefer a slow-moving roll, fueled by bacon ravioli, glazed Brussels sprouts and trendy cocktails. As for appropriate gear, a dress and high-heeled boots will do just fine. “I was a little bit scared, because I’m not the most coordinated person,” said Nicole Khalife of New York, who, along with her friend Mary Kenney of Chicag
April 1, 2016
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[Travel bits] Spring getaways
Spring hiking trips around the country The Korea Tourism Organization has selected 10 hiking trails as “pleasant paths to stroll along” for the month of April. Included in the list are the Ansan Jarak-gil on Seoul’s Mount Ansan, filled with cherry blossoms in the spring, the Namsan trail on Seoul’s Mount Namsan, the pathway next to Daecheongho Lake in Daejeon, South Chungcheong Province, and the Taehwagang River trail in Ulsan, South Gyeongsang Province. Also included is the fossil trail in Hwa
April 1, 2016
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[Around the hotels] Round up of hotel events and news
‘Brunch at the Park’ at Park Hyatt Park Hyatt Seoul is presenting the “Brunch at the Park” promotion at its Italian restaurant Cornerstone, Cucina Italiana from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. The brunch includes buffet-style appetizers and desserts; a main dish choice of fish of the day, steak, lobster, grilled lamb or beef burger; a glass of champagne, cocktail, or juice; and a cup of coffee or tea. Buffet menus will change weekly. The brunch buffet is priced at 99,000 won for adults and 50,
April 1, 2016
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Is Korea Asia's next casino tourism hub?
With China’s continued crackdown on corruption, revenue is plummeting at Asia’s major casino and gambling hub Macau. Meanwhile, the lackluster performance of Macau’s casino tourism is lending credence to Korea. Many investors argue that Korea is an ideal alternative destination that can attract tourists who want to gamble at casinos. Korea is pushing to increase its number of integrated resorts, which refer to large-scale resort complexes that include a wide-range of entertainment and leisure
March 31, 2016
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Traditional guard ceremony at Sungnyemun to be restarted in April
The traditional guard ceremony at Sungnyemun will be resumed in April after being discontinued for eight years after a fire destroyed part of the wooden structure of the imposing historic gate, the Seoul city government said Sunday.The watch ceremony with the chief gate keeper, along with other guards dressed in Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) uniforms, will be carried out from 10 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., it said.The municipal authority said it already received permission from the Cultural Heritage Ad
March 27, 2016
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[Around the hotels] Round up of hotel events and news
Sheraton Ladies Night Out Package Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel presents “Ladies Night Out Package” through Dec. 31 for those planning the perfect girls’ night. The package features a one-night stay at Executive Suite or Honeymoon Suite with one bottle of sparkling wine, finger foods and desserts. Guests will also be provided with complimentary aroma therapy bath amenity and access to Sheraton Fitness and swimming pool. The package is priced at 345,000 won and 410,000 won, respectively, for t
March 25, 2016
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[Travel bits] Round up of travel news from around the world
Korail-KTX joint railway package to Pohang, Ulleungdo Island Korail and KTX are launching a joint railway package on March 28 which will operate between Seoul, Pohang and Ulleungdo Island. A train will depart from Seoul Station at 6:50 a.m. daily and arrive at Pohang at 9:26 a.m. A clipper will depart from the Pohang harbor at 10:50 a.m., arriving on Ulleungdo Island at 2:10 p.m. A boat returning to Pohang leaves the island at 3:40 p.m. The package will be available at 171,800 won on weekdays a
March 25, 2016
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New Zealand’s hiking trails offer one spectacle after another
The hike had been invigorating — invigorating, as in just this side of grueling. A 6-mile ascent into Mount Aspiring National Park had brought us to an overlook of Routeburn Falls, a thundering multilevel cascade of crystalline water (standard for New Zealand) jumping from the rock face above our heads and rushing into the deep valley below us. There we could see the Routeburn River winding through the high-shouldered Humboldt Mountains on its way to Lake Wakatipu. We were breathless not only b
March 25, 2016