"Camping and Performances at Hotels"... This Year, 'Chukangseu' Over Hometown Visits Too

Mayfield Hotel Seoul, 'Car Camping in the Garden Season 2' Package.

Introducing Chukangseu (Chuseok + Hotel Vacation) Products Focused on a 'Safe Holiday'
Developing Outdoor Activity Products Enjoyable Within Hotel Quarantine Systems

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Yuri] The hotel industry is launching products that allow 'Homechu-jok'?those who do not visit their hometowns this Chuseok?to camp and watch performances within hotels.

◆ Enjoy Camping and Performances at Hotels

On the 10th, Mayfield Hotel Seoul announced it will upgrade its popular spring 'car camping package' held in the hotel garden to an autumn version. The hotel leveraged its advantage of a spacious garden and walking trails spanning approximately 112,397㎡ (34,000 pyeong). Collaborations with premium car and camping equipment brands were made, and the package was enhanced by adding hot soup dishes suitable for autumn weather.

Guests can enjoy garden car camping using Jeep’s representative models such as the Wrangler, Gladiator, and Grand Cherokee, and use camping gear from the brand Kazmi. The 'Garden Live Barbecue Set' is mostly prepared by the hotel chef, allowing guests to conveniently experience a camping atmosphere, and hotel rooms are included in the package. A hotel official said, "Season 1 sold out early due to popularity, so we prepared Season 2 for autumn," adding, "We focused on providing a comfortable environment equipped with luxurious gear for car camping."

Grand Josun Jeju targets those craving outdoor festivals by offering an 'Autumn Package' promotion where guests can enjoy outdoor busking performances from their hotel room terraces. From the 17th until the 9th of next month, hotel guests can watch performances held every Friday and Saturday at the first-floor outdoor Oreum Garden. Rooms facing Oreum Garden allow guests to enjoy performances from their balconies. A picnic basket set that creates a picnic mood within the hotel is also included in the product.

A hotel official said, "This Chuseok holiday, amid the spread of COVID-19, there is a growing demand for small-scale, safe outdoor activities with loved ones and family, which led to planning this promotion," adding, "It will be a great gift for those who miss enjoying festivals outdoors on autumn nights."

Lotte Hotel Seoul, 'Family Gathering' Promotion.

◆ Ancestral Rite Table and Holiday Lunchboxes Also Available at Hotels

In this contactless Chuseok, where it is difficult for all relatives to gather as usual, 'Charye Table Kits' and lunchbox products are also popular. Lotte Hotel Seoul offers a 'Family Set' combining restaurant signature dishes and holiday foods, including abalone short rib stew, assorted jeon (Korean pancakes) in four varieties, and songpyeon (rice cakes), as well as a 'Premium Set' adding five dishes such as oxtail stew, mala palbochae, and dongpa-yuk, all available via drive-thru. Lotte Hotel World launched a 'Delight Box' containing holiday foods like galbijjim (braised short ribs), abalone sushi, steamed prawns, and three-color rice cakes.

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas also sells single-serving holiday food lunchboxes for 'Homechu-jok' via drive-thru. The menu includes grilled short rib patties, lobster, seafood yusanseul (stir-fried seafood with vegetables), fish jeon, seasonal greens and pickles, and songpyeon. Ancestral rite tables and restaurant signature dishes prepared by Korean cuisine specialist chefs are also available.

A hotel official said, "Since going out or gathering freely is expected to remain difficult this Chuseok, we prepared convenient yet luxurious holiday to-go products," adding, "As contactless holidays become more familiar, demand for these products is also increasing."

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