Hotels Embracing the "Eco-Friendly Staycation" Trend Launch 'Green Packages'

Eco-Friendly Concept Packages and Promotions Flood the Hotel Industry
Encouraging Walking and Public Transport Use, Gifts of Eco-Friendly Kits Included

Courtyard Marriott Seoul Namdaemun, 'Eco Travel with No Car' Package.

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] The hotel industry is increasingly introducing eco-friendly concept packages and promotions. This change comes in response to growing consumer interest in sustainable travel culture, eco-friendly travel, and eco-friendly hotels.

According to the hotel industry on the 1st, Courtyard Marriott Seoul Namdaemun Hotel is offering the "Eco Travel with No Car" package under the concept of "No Plastic, No Car" in collaboration with the artisan vegan beauty brand Arencia until December 31. This product encourages walking and using public transportation instead of private cars when visiting the hotel, participating in the "Carbon Footprint Reduction Campaign" to reduce greenhouse gases generated in daily life. The package includes a one-night stay and the Arencia Travel In Solid 3-piece set. The Arencia Travel In Solid 3-piece set is travel-sized and consists of a shampoo bar, rinse bar, and cream bar. When selecting Executive Premier, Executive Deluxe, or Executive Suite rooms, Executive Lounge benefits for two people are additionally provided, allowing use of happy hour and alcoholic beverage services.

Glad Yeouido offers the "Hangang Outing" package, a picance (picnic + hotel stay) product that allows guests to enjoy an outing by the Hangang River and savor the autumn atmosphere, available until November 30. It includes a one-night stay, a Sansu camping set (2 chairs and 1 mat), two bottles of Gomawoon Saem water from the eco-friendly water brand I'm Eco, and a chicken and beer to-go set from the restaurant "Gritz." I'm Eco Gomawoon Saem uses plant-derived materials such as sugarcane and corn, is safe from endocrine disruptors, and is produced from biodegradable agricultural mulch film based on recycled materials. After selective collection, it can be recycled as raw material for biofuel production. The Sansu camping set, consisting of two camping chairs and one picnic mat, offers benefits for greensumers with storytelling about animals facing crises due to climate change.

Chosun Hotel & Resort presents an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) package under the common theme of "Mindful Stay," aiming for sustainable travel for customers, employees, partners, and local communities at all business sites until December 31. Guests staying at Chosun Palace Seoul Gangnam receive a reusable travel bag from Chosun Palace. At Westin Chosun Seoul, guests can enjoy a vegan sandwich from Chosun Deli along with a passport case from the upcycling brand Nugak, depending on the room type. Westin Chosun Busan offers a vegan sandwich set from Okims and a wine carrier from the ocean upcycling brand Sailup as common benefits. Grand Chosun Busan prepares gifts consisting of eco-friendly items from Aromatica, such as bamboo toothbrushes and zero-waste soap bars. Grand Chosun Jeju includes a Grand Joy wellness program participation ticket and a set of two reusable cups from Chosun Deli as gifts, and the package features carrot bingsu made with carrots grown in Gujwa-eup, Jeju, allowing guests to naturally experience local community ingredients.

Haevichi Hotel & Resort Jeju offers the "Born of Nature" package until October 31. It includes a one-night stay in a superior room, access to indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and vegetarian breakfast room service. The vegetarian breakfast consists of French-style tart "Quiche Lorraine," superfood salad made with vegetables and grains, fruits, granola, and other items. The menu also contains eggs and dairy products. Guests using the package receive a toothpaste and toothbrush kit made with natural ingredients from Jeju excluding chemical components, including 1950 toothpaste and an eco-friendly toothbrush made from 100% recycled plastic. The package also includes a "Tea Ceremony Experience Voucher" at Moru Farm, which produces green tea using organic farming methods where animals weed and livestock manure becomes organic fertilizer.

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