[Today's Travel] Following the Waterway from Busan to Japan... Norangpungseon Ship Travel and More

Sono Hotel & Resort Launches New Membership
Yanolja Railway Travel Promotion and More

The travel and leisure industry shares new news and product launches on the 20th.

Norangpungseon Launches 'Busan Departure' Japan Cruise Travel Package

Yellow Balloon 'Busan Departure' Japan Cruise Travel Package Poster
[Photo by Yellow Balloon]

Norangpungseon announced the launch of a Japan cruise travel package that offers a unique travel experience along the sea route by ship. This package uses large vessels equipped with various amenities such as large baths, restaurants, convenience stores, and arcades, including the 'Bugwan Ferry' and 'Camellia,' departing from Busan Port until August 31. Travelers can choose cabins ranging from multi-person rooms to 4-person and 5-person rooms depending on the number of passengers. Travel courses include 'Kyushu,' which visits Fukuoka, Dazaifu, and Yufuin; 'Tsushima,' which offers short trips with beautiful nature due to its close proximity; and 'Osaka,' where travelers can enjoy the Glico sign and beautiful cherry blossoms. Reservations can be made according to personal preference.

Sono Hotels & Resorts Launches New Membership 'Sonorus'

Sol Beach Namhae Room Perspective View [Photo by Sono International]

Sono Hotels & Resorts has launched a new membership called 'Sonorus.' Previously, benefits were provided based on room size categories such as Family and Suite, but through Sonorus, they plan to offer various usage options and additional discounts. New resorts will also open sequentially. Starting with the grand opening of Sono Calm Vivaldi Park, Sono Vel Gyeongju and Sol Beach Yangyang will undergo full renovations, and in 2025 Sol Beach Namhae and in 2028 the largest tourist complex on the West Coast, Wonsando, will open. Sonorus members can enjoy differentiated benefits for 20 years not only at the existing 17 hotels and resorts nationwide but also at new business locations. Membership registration is allowed without limit on the number of immediate family members, and the paid membership fee can be used up to 50% as a credit, an improvement from before.

Yanolja Launches Railway Travel Promotion to Revitalize Domestic Tourism

Yanolja Railroad Travel Promotion
Photo by Yanolja

Yanolja is conducting a railway travel promotion to boost domestic tourism. From 2 PM today until the end of next month, customers who purchase bundled KTX tickets and domestic accommodations on the Yanolja platform will receive up to a 50% discount on train tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. The discount applies for train travel dates from March to April 14. Additionally, customers who pay 50,000 KRW or more for KTX tickets excluding bundle discounts will receive a reward worth approximately 2,000 KRW.

Lotte Tour Development Signs Sponsorship Agreement with Jeju City Ballet

Lee Byung-yeon, Head of External Cooperation at Lotte Tour Development (left), and Kim Gil-gi, Director of Jeju City Ballet, are posing for a commemorative photo after signing a sponsorship agreement at the banquet hall of Jeju Dream Tower Complex Resort.
[Photo by Lotte Tour Development]

Lotte Tour Development announced it will officially sponsor the Jeju City Ballet to discover and develop Jeju's unique cultural and artistic content. Over the next two years, they plan to support international dance performances hosted by Jeju City Ballet as well as original ballets that express Jeju's unique culture. Jeju City Ballet is preparing the '2024 International Special Ballet Gala Performance' scheduled for July at the Jeju Culture and Arts Center Grand Theater, featuring top domestic and international dancers. Kim Gilli, the artistic director of Jeju City Ballet, is leading this performance, which will include 25 star dancers from major foreign ballet companies such as the Norwegian National Ballet, Italy's Valendia Company, Portugal Ballet, the Dutch National Ballet, and domestic ballet companies, showcasing iconic works like Swan Lake.

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