How about making special memories of the end of 2023 and the beginning of the New Year in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi? We looked into some of the festive scenes and events for you to check out.

Harry Potter, the character born in England who has since taken the world by storm in novels and film series, has landed in New York in the form of an interactive exhibition.

Jeju Island is exotic in itself, but it’s harboring an even more alluring place. A Moroccan husband and a Korean wife run Sahara Table. The couple, who are passionate about both Moroccan and Korean cultures, talk about what travel means to them and how they put down their roots in Jeju.

The restoration of Gwanghwamun Woldae, located at the center of Seoul, finished last month. We grabbed the opportunity to walk around the area of Jongno to our hearts’ content, experiencing downtown Seoul’s vibrant fashion scenes, traditional venues, and trendy art and culture. Gourmet dining was a given.

We sat down with Greta Frieden, an artist gaining popularity with her colorful illustration of a fashionable elderly couple, and asked her about her favorite things, aging, her work and her travel.

Since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan, more than many other countries, has seen a significant uptick in international tourists. And Tokyo has been at the center of it. So how has the Japanese capital changed while borders were closed during the pandemic? Here are three themes that can help you explore the new Tokyo.

Add a place to your list of destinations to check out in Gangwon Province since we’ve got Potato Park, a place where you can find A to Z of potatoes, starting with how to cultivate them to what to cook with them.

We paid visits to private gardens in Ulsan. People have built their own gardens and decided to share them with others. And these gardens exuded that kind of warmth all over. We took in all types of trees, plants and flowers for some relaxing time.

We traveled to Ulsan to enjoy autumn weather and fell in love with a delicious local specialty. Eonyang Bulgogi, or marinated hanwoo beef grilled on coppered gridiron, can be found everywhere.

Inside the Executive Tower of LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL, a high-end lounge La Cime has opened. The elegant place, filled with rich heritage of LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL, provides the finest services.

Planning for the most perfect trip to Ulsan that meets your criteria for relaxation, fun, and cost? LOTTE HOTEL is your best bet. Whether you go for the view of Taehwagang River at LOTTE HOTEL ULSAN or choose accommodation for a business traveler at LOTTE City Hotel Ulsan, your choice will be satisfactory.

Two renowned international art galleries have opened new branches in Seoul. London-based White Cube and Tokyo-headquartered Whitestone Gallery recently celebrated their expansion in Korea. Art galleries serve as a meeting ground for those who want to spend a day sharing the pleasure of watching and discussing artworks with others.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza(DDP) has opened a cultural lounge ‘B the B’ dedicated to promoting K-beauty and K-fashion items. Operated by Seoul Business Agency, the space focuses on delivering an overview of Korea’s beauty, fashion, and culture industries via cutting-edge technologies.

There is an art warehouse in Korea that serves also as an art museum. It’s the story of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju. Anyone can view and access the extensive art collections the museum has in its inventory.

LOTTE HOTEL WORLD has completed the renewal of its restaurants and cafes following its guest room renovation. The upgraded, sophisticated interior design, menus of a fuller variety, and space filled with a special ambience all beckon you to visit Jamsil more often.

Members of NewJeans have walked on this street. They’ve been to a hot dessert place and a café, and bought souvenirs at a shop there. Welcome to ‘Jeonpo Gonggu-gil,’ one of the hottest spots in Busan today.

LOTTE MALL West Lake Hanoi is the hottest place in Hanoi today. It had a pre-opening in July as the largest shopping complex in Vietnam. And the first overseas location for L7, the lifestyle brand for LOTTE HOTEL, opened there, too.

We bring to you LOTTE HOTEL BUSAN Wedding that offers trendsetting premium wedding ceremonies with its pure-white, elegant and gorgeous wedding dress selection, glamorous and luxurious wedding venue, and the most exquisite services you could expect from a hotel wedding.

Hongdae is a neighborhood with art galleries, trendy restaurants, pretty shops and L7 HONGDAE. We picked a few galleries worth checking out in the area.

The neighborhood surrounding Mangwon Market, known as ‘Mangnidan-gil,’ is popular among people from all walks of life. And international tourists have taken notice, too, and they come to sample fried peppers and fried chicken.

For the finale of a Hongdae trip, how about spending time on the rooftop of L7 HONGDAE? The trendy hotel offers fun, unique travel package deals perfect for this sweltering season.

Tokyo is the cultural and business hub of Japan, a city that never sleeps. And LOTTE City Hotel Kinshicho, the premium business hotel, offers a comfortable, relaxing stay that helps you unwind.

An art museum dedicated to Korean-Japanese architecture Jun Itami, also known as Yoo Dong Ryong, who famously designed Bangju Church and Museum Water, Wind, Stone in Jeju, has opened.

The vintage railway trip along the Hudson River has resumed after a prolonged hiatus during the pandemic. Join in the romantic 20th-century train ride from the Moynihan Train Hall in New York Penn Station to Albany in upstate New York.

LOTTE NEW YORK PALACE, standing in Midtown Manhattan, is the face of luxury hotels in New York, and a dream destination for anyone who has watched and remembers the show <Gossip Girl>.

Come out of Exit No. 1 at Sindang Station, and you will find ‘Seoul Jungang Market,’ the new town for MZers in Seoul. The place is commonly called ‘Sindang Market,’ and it’s the hottest traditional market in the capital city today.

Shows by the National Changgeuk Company of Korea have been gaining popularity of late, in particular among those who have recognized the beauty of gugak and the traditional Korean sound. Singer Kim Jun-soo, who has performed in the “Peerless Pansori” series and other changgeuk shows, is at the center of this boom.

How did the bagel, known as Jewish staple food, take over New York City? We begin our travel journal talking about the history of the bagel along with the list of today’s hottest bagel joints in the Big Apple.

If you want to have a one-of-a-kind staycation in Myeongdong, check out L7 MYEONGDONG, a lifestyle hotel brand by LOTTE HOTELS. The contemporary accommodation embodies design, service, and distinctive local culture.

From the first powered airplane by the Wright brothers to the F/A-18 aircraft featured in <Top Gun: Maverick>, the place has everything related to flight. For those who have a travel plan to Seattle, it definitely widens the range of choices for activities in the city, which often seem to revolve around visiting the Original Starbucks. We’re talking about the Museum of Flight here.

A major exhibition by Edward Hopper is underway at Seoul Museum of Art. His works are typically highlighted by dry and yet exquisite palette, people who still look lonely even as they engage in conversations, and lives of the modern people that transcend their time. Don’t miss this great opportunity.

History and culture built and shaped over a generation by a hotel brand can be extraordinary. This is the story of LOTTE HOTELS, a brand that has been synonymous with the history of hotels in Korea.

Myeongdong has come alive again. More vendors have set up shot on its streets, and visitors and tourists are lining up to get their tastes of different foods. We have captured street food offerings in Myeongdong.

Even in the island of Jeju, there are cafes run by those with a genuine affection for coffee. Despite the limited business space, these cafes have customers forming a long waiting line on weekends. What matters the most to them is a taste of espresso and experience of the ambience unique to each cafe.

It is April with cherry blossoms in full bloom, and I booked a room at LOTTE HOTEL WORLD for a staycation. I spent the day walking around LOTTE WORLD, Seokchon Lake, and the Olympic Park.

We visited the town of Van Phuc in search of Hanoian silk. The sleek fabric retaining the thousand-year-long history and know-how embraces the village ever so gently.

LOTTE HOTEL WORLD Chinese restaurant Toh Lim has reopened after a complete renovation. A Cantonese-style menu will be introduced, and specialty chefs dealing with Peking duck and dim sum, as well as a tea sommelier, will join Toh Lim to deliver a perfect feast of delicacies.

Let us introduce you to different Seattle neighborhoods, each with its own charms. If you are trying to figure out where to go in Seattle, you’ve come to the right place.

We met with Lee Seung-joon, the manager in charge of concierge at SIGNIEL SEOUL, and talked about the type of concierge service that can make guests happy. When you love the service, you will love the hotel and the city you’re visiting, too.

We left for Buyeo with our child to meet Baekje. We found pieces of history near the Baegmagang River and waited in a long line to eat at a famous makguksu(buckwheat noodles) restaurant. It was a pleasant trip we have had in quite a while.

On Jeju Island, camellias will be in full bloom in February. If you’re there around that time, be sure to check out famous camellia spots across Seogwipo.

At this new place in Insa-dong, you can pick out an LP and play it on your own turntable. When you’re on a date, nothing beats putting on headphones and sharing great music.

In Busan, located in the southeastern corner of the Korean Peninsula, the best spot to watch the sunrise is the area around Orangdae. If you go there when the time is right and the weather is nice, you can capture some amazing landscape photos.

Duong Lam Village, located on the outskirts of Hanoi, is a charming ancient town, with vivid traces of Vietnam’s rich history and cultural tradition.

We bring to you two local brands that are worth noticing in Yeongdo, the hippest town in Busan today. A sense of pride about their individual locations are the highlights of their stories.

LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS carried out the ‘Everyone Shares’ package event in collaboration with the Korean Red Cross, donating part of the proceeds from the sales to the humanitarian cause. The partnership was a coalition to spread the warmth of hearts. We interviewed Korean Red Cross(KNRC) President Shin Hee-young about the significance of sharing and coalition.

We arrive at Can Gio Island located an hour drive away from Ho Chi Minh City. A UNESCO biosphere reserve, the island is also known as Monkey Island, and visitors are greeted by the extraordinary shrubs growing in the coastal wetland area as well as monkeys occupying the dense forest. We are about to enter this unfamiliar jungle.

Tapgol Park in Jongno isn’t that big of a park, but it’s a small gem in the heart of Seoul, a historical spot that survived the Japanese colonial period and lived through other significant moments in Korean history. For the millennials, Gwangjang Market, Tapgol Park and the term Y2K represent something retro and vintage.

LOTTE HOTEL JEJU is undergoing a welcome change. It has newly opened a large-scale outdoor garden resembling Jeju’s pristine nature and introduced pink, hard tennis courts meeting international standards.

As the trade hub of the Silk Road, Central Asia enjoyed prosperity through the 16th century, connecting East and West. Tashkent, known as the capital of Central Asia, still possesses the historical remnants attesting to its glorious past all across the city.

We took a trip to Ahopsan Forest, featured in many films and TV series. You can enjoy green bamboo trees year-round in this forest, and it’s full of late-autumn vibes now. While in the area, you can also check out the nearby beaches of Gijang and LOTTE WORLD BUSAN.

Packed with otherworldly scenery and comfortable environments, Guam is one of the vacation spots most beloved by family travelers. LOTTE HOTEL GUAM has opened special kid-friendly rooms featuring popular animation ‘Bread Barbershop’ characters.

Things get busy at Jongmyo in autumn. Jongmyo Daeje is scheduled for this time of year and the shrine must also be prepared for the gorgeous October foliage. Here is Jongmyo at its most beautiful in autumn.

Hotels provide a space for the contemplation of culture. SIGNIEL SEOUL and BUSAN are drawing the attention of customers by bringing in artworks by various artists.

We didn’t realize we’d be eating so many different variations of kalguksu in one city. How have people of Daejeon become so devoted to this noodle dish?

LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS brings an NFT art project both online and offline through a partnership with visual artist Koh Sang Woo who is known as the pioneer of blue photography.

People go to Google for a web search, and Instagram for their social media craving. Now for travel, ‘Tripadvisor’ will unequivocally be the first reference for most people. LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL and LOTTE HOTEL HANOI have been ranked No.1 in Tripadvisor’s ‘2022 Traveler’s Choice Awards’ hotel category.

LOTTE HOTEL has launched the premier senior residence brand, VL. It is the first high-end residential brand for seniors by a Korean hotel chain, and will offer the type of high-quality services available at LOTTE HOTEL.

LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL has opened the Coloring Lounge, a creative playground for families traveling with children.

When the sun sets on Euljiro 3-ga, people start to gather in the hip neighborhood, all ready to turn the area into ‘Hipjiro.’

A day was spent in Daejeon solely to refresh the mind and body.

LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS launched ‘LOTTE HOTEL e-SHOP,’ a premium online shop where you can purchase LOTTE HOTEL’s signature products with convenience.

A place of contemplation where the forest and trees coexist with beautiful architecture. We walked and paused to rest and think, and walked again as we greeted the forest.

LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL has opened a wine shop in Seoul. It offers a special wine concierge service unique to LOTTE HOTEL, to assist customers to enjoy a more resourceful wine life at home.

Enjoy a Special Dinner with ‘LOTTE HOTEL 1979,’ LOTTE HOTEL’s Premium Meal Kit

LOTTE HOTEL has set out to achieve carbon neutrality. Representing the hotel industry, LOTTE HOTEL signed an agreement with the environment ministry on promoting practices to reach carbon neutrality, and become an active player in the campaign on reducing carbon footprint.

Diphda Jeju, a team of environmentally-conscious divers committed to reducing marine waste, discusses ways to travel the island of Jeju while protecting the natural beauty of its seas.

LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL presents a brand-new fall menu cooked with fresh seasonal ingredients such as mushrooms and abalone.

If you have spent enough time indulging in Jeju’s delicacies and natural wonders, it is now time to shop for some pens and pencils.

‘Lee Kun-hee Collection, Lee Jung-seob Special Exhibition’ is taking place at Jeju’s Lee Jung-seob Art Gallery.

From long ago, Jeju has had a flourishing dosirak culture. We introduce six dosirak shops in Jeju with distinctive menus that embody the characteristics of the island in a bowl.

Shine muscat is famous for the catch phrase, ‘There are people who haven’t had it yet, but there is none who had it just once.’ LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL is hosting a fruity event titled ‘2021 Must Be Shine Muscat.’ The first visit will show how challenging it is to resist going again.

LOTTE HOTEL WORLD, which partially reopened after the first phase of renovation, offers a guide to hotels in this post-pandemic era. Hotels can be approached differently and here is how.

In Bangucheon in Ulju, a county in the western part of Ulsan, we encountered the mysterious world from a distant past.

LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS has launched four tea blends using Korean native ingredients. The new blends were created by combining oriental medicine know-hows with traditional Korean herbs of rich aromas and flavors for boosted health benefits.

In the 21st century, responding to global climate change and ensuring the common good in society have become core tasks of the government as well as businesses. The proclamation of ESG management by LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS is also geared toward protecting the environment and promoting sustainable growth for both the corporate world and society.

The season of bingsu, or shaved ice, has returned. It is time to taste premium bingsu desserts presented by LOTTE HOTEL, including coconut mango bingsu.

People go to Jeju-do for different reasons these days. Instead of gourmet food and pristine nature, people have started going to Jeju to experience art. The Arario Museum is in the forefront of the trend.

It has been one year since the opening of SIGNIEL BUSAN, a second location of SIGNIEL SEOUL which has been enhancing the status of pure Korean-brand hotels as the only luxury hotel franchise based in Korea.

A dreamy, delicate scenery on the border between real and imaginary worlds greets us. Here are things to see and enjoy in the Vietnamese version of Shangri-La, Ninh Binh.

After nine years of planning and construction. the Sejong National Arboretum recently opened, presenting about 2,900 species of plants. The entire arboretum is set up like a theme park for people of all ages and gender as it features an expansive greenhouse, art exhibition, bonsai garden, and playground.

Choose LOTTE HOTEL for your honeymoon this year and get a chance to celebrate your first wedding anniversary like no one else. LOTTE HOTEL has launched a special package for newly-weds, giving a free stay voucher at an overseas LOTTE HOTEL branch next year for those who spend their honeymoon at a Korean LOTTE HOTEL this year.

Functions of hotel are changing. They used to be places for tourists and business travelers to stay a short while. Now, they get to enjoy living experience there. LOTTE HOTEL is at the forefront of that shift.

Have you ever imagined doing yoga on the beach, in the woods, or on a field of grass with just a yoga mat? Your wildest dream comes true in Jeju Island. Here are four yoga centers and a yoga clothing brand based in Jeju.

In future hotels, what kind of experience should we expect? Communication is of the utmost importance in hotel business, and fast-growing information technologies naturally draw a lot of interest among industry players. To keep up with the times, LOTTE HOTEL has adopted a new service utilizing one of the latest technological developments.

Ancient nature is still alive in the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East. We embark on a journey to one of the few pristine wilderness areas of the world where civilization has yet to overtake mother nature.

LOTTE HOTEL JEJU has launched the ‘B.O.M Package,’ celebrating the season of spring. The package offers a program allowing guests to experience the flowery season of Jeju Island through all of their five senses.

LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS, which previously opened a new horizon in Korea’s food service industry by partnering with world-class chefs, is once again drawing attention with its fine dining restaurants even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

The first gateway to exploring the unknown world is through its food. We introduce you to the gourmet community in Yangon, Myanmar, where you can enjoy Burmese milk tea and rice noodles to your heart’s content.

If you miss the fine-dining meal you used to have at a hotel, there is a way to enjoy the same course meal in the comfort of your home. LOTTE HOTEL’s Drive-Thru ensures both taste and safety by offering a pickup service of the food prepared by the hotel chef.

Sapa is a mountain village located between the northern tip of Vietnam and its border with China. By visiting a minority group in Sapa maintaining a traditional way of life, you can better understand how they coexist with nature. Also near the village stands the tallest mountain in Vietnam. Mount Phan Xi Pang, nicknamed as ‘the Roof of Indochina,’ rises over 3,000m above sea level. Sapa offers a perfect environment for a walking trip as its trails deliver picturesque mountain landscapes.

The weather is getting cold as we head into mid-winter, and you find yourself craving for a warm cup of tea. If you can, why not make the tea time extra special? LOTTE HOTEL proposes a fragrant and sweet tea time perfect for this winter.

It’s always a tall task to find just the right place for your year-end party, the one with just the right ambience and food to satisfy everyone. And during the pandemic, you’d also have to find a spot that ensures health and safety for everyone. If you’re stumped for ideas, LOTTE HOTEL should be your choice. Here are LOTTE HOTEL restaurants that have everything, whether it’s the ambience, hygiene or great food. LOTTE HOTEL also offers a wide range of choices, in terms of the size of your party and your preferred menu.

Take a day tour in Daeheung-dong — Daejeon’s old downtown revived by the return of young people.

Located in the heart of Myanmar, Bagan in the Mandalay Region was the ancient hub of Buddhism and the kingdom culture of Burma. At dawn, bright-colored hot-air balloons rise up in the sky, creating a breathtaking scene above the temples and pagodas that have remained unchanged since hundreds of years ago.

COVID-19 has altered wedding trends. ‘Contactless,’ ‘private’ and ‘small’ have all become key words in the new normal. And LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL’s wedding will bring you satisfaction on all of those fronts.

With the Coronavirus disease tying everyone down even during weekends and holidays, more people are choosing a staycation at a hotel for relaxation. LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS has prepared a special gift for them. Here is everything you need to know about the LOTTE HOTEL Rewards that come with various perks.

Ulsan is known as an industrial town. But is it really that bad of a travel destination? We went searching for places that you could visit with friends, lovers and family.

LOTTE HOTEL has finally made its way to Seattle. With its existing Guam and New York locations, the opening of LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE signifies LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS has successfully established business presence across the American continent.

There are several different reasons you pick your travel destination. And many people will visit certain place to enjoy some great food. LOTTE HOTEL and SIGNIEL have just the right places for such travelers. Come join us for a tour through Michelin-starred restaurants.

The Executive Tower, a landmark building of LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL, is celebrating its second anniversary. Let’s go over the class and value of the Executive Tower that has won the top spot in Korean hotel industry with its ultimate service.

The highest walking bridge in the world has opened at Lotte World Tower, the tallest skyscraper landmark of Korea. If you are brave enough to take a step onto the Sky Bridge hanging 541m above ground, you can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the entire city of Seoul.

What if you can’t travel overseas? Let’s have a summer vacation going around the country with your children. To guide them through the family vacation, LOTTE HOTEL provides “Summer Kid’s Day” package. There’s an added feature to the package, as they’ll be able to find a new charm at cities within Korea, which they’ve never realized.

All-day dining restaurant ‘THE CANVAS’ opened at LOTTE HOTEL JEJU in June. The restaurant offers a diverse spread of gourmet dishes for all ages and gender, including a farm-to-table menu cooked with the freshest ingredients on the island and international cuisines, as well as a chocolate fountain for children.

Summer has arrived. Let’s try on ‘galot,’ a traditional garment of Jeju Island. Now is the right time to dress up in this special seasonal clothing made of fabric dyed in summer.

LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL and LOTTE HOTEL JEJU has prepared health food and summer dessert festival. What kind of food will satisfy both the health and the taste?

It is possible to enjoy the silky texture of hotel linens without staying at a hotel. Simply visit the he:on Premium Shop newly launched by LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS.

ALL THAT HOTEL, the premium hotel select shop, has gathered the best items you can experience from a hotel bathroom. In June, ALL THAT HOTEL will provide comfort with “SIGNIEL Bathroom Edition.”

Where permanent snow melt, plants and trees grow only to be decimated by months-long wildfires. Protecting our planet and its environment has become a vital element in every aspect of our life. Traveling is no exception to this. In the age of responsible tourism, we introduce a variety of activities in Seoul that are in compliance with sustainable travel trends.

A city steeped in a thousand-year history embraces those maintaining their ancestors’ slow-paced way of living as if to reenact a glorious moment from the past. We look into the 36 streets in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam, to figure out a secret behind the charm that brings the contemporaries to the ancient district.

Spring in Jeju it filled with sweet scent. Looking at the recent trend, Jeju is filled with tourists and newly-wed couples. Let’s take a look into LOTTE HOTEL JEJU’s fresh offerings to add more romance in Jeju.

Russia was the world’s first to dream of space travel, and it cherishes the traces of its decades-long efforts and challenges aimed at exploring space.

In the May edition of ALL THAT HOTEL, it’ll be showing the premium hotel’s select shop served. As this is the month of the family, it also prepared special gift as well.

For the month of April, ALL THAT HOTEL presents “Tea Time Edition” to share information on how to enjoy a romantic tea time at home.

There has recently been an unprecedented achievement by a Korean-brand hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia. LOTTE HOTEL ST. PETERSBURG has received a five-star status in an overseas market for the first time in the history of Korean-brand hotels. Let’s take a closer look at the charm of LOTTE HOTEL ST. PETERSBURG being recognized as a global hotel in Europe.

LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS introduces trails around the city of Seoul as a present for the spring season. You’ll find the experience of walking the trails refreshing and enriching.

In the movie “Midnight in Paris,” the main character wanders the streets of Paris at midnight, gets in a strange car, and travels back in time. At Peninsula Lounge & Bar, LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL located in Sogong-dong, downtown Seoul, an unexpected presence of a waterfall leads us to the past of 400 years ago. With a special cocktail in one hand, we embark on a time travel to dig up the truth about the waterfall.

LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL’s Toh Lim was the only Chinese restaurant in Korea to make the prestigious ‘La Liste 2020.’ So how do you make the best Chinese food in the country? We went right to the source in chef Yeo Kyung-ok, who oversees Toh Lim and all Chinese dining at LOTTE HOTEL.

This year’s onset of spring, also known as “ipchun,” has passed and it’s already getting warmer. ALL THAT HOTEL, a premium hotel select shop service by LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS, presents “Spring Greeting Edition'' for the month of March. Renew your bathroom decoration with SIGNIEL towels in this new season.

Luxury at its finest with all the options you need. Let LOTTE HOTEL weddings give you the most special day of your life.

ALL THAT HOTEL’s February item is the “Barista Edition.” Enjoy hotel-quality coffee in the comfort of your own home.

Russia’s Vladivostok could be considered the closest part of Europe to Korea. Just a two-hour flight takes travelers to this eastern outpost where they can enjoy Western and Oriental beauty.

Floor after floor, you walk up the building as if you’re exploring an old alley. In a battered apartment building from the 1960s, cafes, shops, and restaurants have nested, forming an eclectic mix of commercial and residential units. It is called the “Cafe Apartment.”

In discussing tea, people often think of England or France, but the real origin of tea in Europe is Russia. From its unique teapot called samovar to diverse snacks and teas, let’s look into the extraordinary tea culture of Russia.

Amir Timur, the great conqueror who ruled over Eurasia in the 14th century, picked Samarkand, lying in the heart of the Silk Road, as the capital of his empire. We traveled to Samarkand, once the center of the universe, to trace the glory of the old empire.

LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL and LOTTE HOTEL WORLD introduce the Strawberry Buffet, where customers can enjoy as many strawberry-based dishes as they want. This is a sign that the season for strawberries has arrived.

To celebrate the Lunar New Year’s Day, the biggest holiday in Korea, ALL THAT HOTEL proposes a special gift to express your gratitude to your loved ones.

Setting a fancy table like the ones you see at a hotel restaurant for a party at your house is feasible with the “Home Party Edition” of ALL THAT HOTEL, in this month of year-end celebrations. Inviting your loved ones to your house and entertaining them with an awesome party table will be a meaningful way to end the year.

Midtown Manhattan, the center of New York, is home to a hotel favored by the VVIPs. This is the story of LOTTE NEW YORK PALACE, an architectural marvel and a very special hotel.

For those who would celebrate Christmas this year with “The Nutcracker” yet again, we offer a look into the story behind how the ballet Nutcracker came about, as well as this year’s stage production of it at the Mariinsky Theatre. The more you know, the greater the fun is.

Preparations for Christmas start in November. ALL THAT HOTEL’s November item is the “Early Christmas Edition.” Let’s create a cozy end of the year atmosphere at home using Christmas ornaments like the Christmas wreath, LOTTE HOTEL bear and more.

Sweet, fragrant cocktails, gentle music, and the nightscape of a city from the skylounge. No other place offers a more perfect setting than BAR 81 of SIGNIEL SEOUL and Pierre’s Bar of LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL. Let’s see what makes Seoul’s night view even more stunning than it already is.

The fastest way to destress from the rigors of urban life is to hit the spa. Not only does this give your body and mind some peace, but it also relieves your fatigue and gives your skin a much-needed boost at the same time. Here are Seoul’s top three spas.

Come October, the City of Busan is filled with waves of films. The Busan International Film Festival, or BIFF, is one of the most prestigious film festivals in Asia. Here are what you shouldn’t miss at the 24th BIFF this year and what you can do for fun while staying in the port city.

How would you like to try a chocolate dessert thats inspired by your favorite shade of lipstick? Check out this special collaboration between LOTTE HOTEL and Givenchy, a luxury beauty brand.

For the month of October represented by its bountifulness and romantic ambience, ALL THAT HOTEL has prepared the “Afternoon Tea Edition” to share ways to create one’s own cafe at home.

Taehwagang National Garden in Ulsan has been named the national garden for the second time in Korea. To celebrate this, LOTTE HOTEL ULSAN has prepared a promotion.

To truly enjoy LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL’s Executive Tower, which has become a new standard in luxury hotels north of the Han River, you must experience its executive lounge, LE SALON.

There are people who have established a megalithic culture independently, harbored the first European-style city in the Pacific, and are living in the westernmost American territory. They are known as Chamorros. Although they form the largest ethnic group in Guam, there is no single descendant with pure Chamorro blood left on the island.

“ALL THAT HOTEL,” a premium hotel select shop service by LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS, presents a “Premium Wedding Flower Class.” It is a unique opportunity to create a special wedding flower set with the help of a professional florist who has expertise in hotel weddings and banquets at SIGNIEL SEOUL.

Treat yourself with a serving of healthy food to recharge your mind and body in this sultry weather. Top four restaurants specializing in Korean, Chinese, and Japanese cuisine at LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL present energy-boosting dishes using healthy, premium ingredients.

'ALL THAT HOTEL,' the premium hotel select shop service launched by LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS, will present new products and services, as carefully curated by specialists, once every month. For August, ALL THAT HOTEL selection box is the 'homecance' edition, which will allow you to enjoy some downtime at the comfort of your home.

In Hanoi, time seems to flow slowly. The Vietnamese capital offers a blend of the Oriental and Western nostalgia. Relying on the most primitive form of traveling, we walked through Hanoi to get a closer look at the city's retro landscape.

Wanna enjoy a comfortable and relaxing staycation, swimming in the pool? Visit LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS. From a rooftop pool for adults to a kids pool and a heated pool where the water is kept warm at all times, LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS offers a variety of pool options.

ALL THAT HOTEL is a premium hotel select shop service launched by LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS based on 40 years of knowledge and experience.

“ALL THAT HOTEL,” a newly launched premium hotel select shop service by LOTTE HOTEL Magazine, puts the services and products that make a hotel stay so special in your home with curated selection boxes of special high-end products curated by professional hoteliers. The July box from ALL THAT HOTEL is the SIGNIEL Bathroom Edition, giving customers a selection of products that will give them that special luxurious hotel experience in their very own bathrooms.

It makes our mouth water. Time travel in search of black pig!

Tan My Design, the oldest embroidery shop in Hanoi, borrows its name from a Vietnamese word meaning “new beauty.” We’ve met with Nguyen Thuy Linh, head of Tan My Design, breathing a fresh air into the tradition of Vietnamese needlework, featuring premium handcrafted items with a modern sensibility.

One of the vacation trends these days is going on a babymoon during pregnancy before the birth of a child. LOTTE HOTEL GUAM has a perfect babymoon planned for you.

Buildings help complete the landscape of the city they occupy. By exploring old buildings that have remained in place in Busan, we developed a new appreciation of the city's landscape and also the modern history of Korea.

'Colorless, odorless and flavorless.' To Russian people, vodka is a way of life and a liquor of their spirits. They don't just drink vodka to battle bitter cold. Russians enjoy ice cold vodka anytime, anywhere. There's a reason a vodka museum can be found in many different cities in Russia.

To enjoy authentic French fine dining in Seoul, 'Pierre Gagnaire a Seoul' should be your ultimate destination. In a city where it's difficult to operate a restaurant for more than a decade, Pierre Gagnaire a Seoul is now in its 11th year as the top French restaurant. There's something special about this place.

L7 HOTELS, Korea's first lifestyle brand hotel launched by LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS, currently operates three locations in Korea. L7 MYEONGDONG opened first in 2016, followed by L7 GANGNAM and L7 HONGDAE. These L7 HOTELS boast 80 to 90 percent occupancy rates annually. How have they become the hippest hotels in Seoul in just three years?

Will Season 3 at Mugunghwa, the Korean restaurant at LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL, begin? We asked Mugunghwa's executive chef, Oh Tae-hyun, about the present and the future of his restaurant.

How would you like to visit the restaurant where Song Hye-kyo and Park Bo-gum reunited in the Korean drama "Encounter"? Donghwa Hotel, the main setting for the show, is actually Lotte Hotel. And the couple took romantic strolls down the trail at Lotte Resort Sokcho. We'll take you through places that provided memorable scenes for the popular TV series.

Here's a hotel that has transformed itself into a dynamic playground. 'PlayTopia' at Lotte Hotel Jeju will make your dream come true.

St. Petersburg is home to one of the world's greatest art museums, an iconic ballet theater and other spectacular buildings. Russia's second-largest city and its old capital, St. Petersburg is never short on tourists.

Seoul has emerged as the new gourmet destination for the 21st century. And Lotte Hotel in particular, boasting three restaurants with Michelin stars, is developing into a world-class gourmet hotel.

A European style premium mountain resort is the crown jewel of Niigata, a Japanese prefecture famous for its snow. After two years of renovation, Lotte Hotel has finally unveiled Lotte Arai Resort in Niigata. It has been reborn as a ski resort with only the finest facilities, making it a dream destination for winter travelers.

Lotte Hotel has taken over Russia, with locations in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok and Samara.

Lotte Hotel Seoul, the standard bearer for luxury hotels, has opened Executive Tower. With its comfortable and luxurious facilities and top-notch services, the tower will add class to your stay.

He:on, Lotte Hotel's own bedding brand, makes products that feel as good as new every morning. If you want to comfort of a hotel bed in your own bedroom, then He:on should be your choice.

L7 Hongdae, Lotte's lifestyle hotel, is situated in Hongdae ('Hongik University') area, the artistic and cultural hub. L7 Hongdae is a new culture station where artistic minds can come in to be inspired or simply to relax and chill.

You can now enjoy authentic French-style afternoon tea in downtown Seoul. Le Gouter Afternoon Tea Set at SIGNIEL Seoul's The Lounge is the creation of three-Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alleno.

Abandoned buildings across Korea have been transformed into art galleries, cafés and restaurants. We take you through these upcycled structures in Seoul, Sokcho, Jeju and Busan, all of them homes of LOTTE HOTEL.

LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS is launching its premium brand hotel SIGNIEL in Haeundae, Busan. You can now enjoy the premium hotel service and perfect relaxation available at SIGNIEL SEOUL in the port city of Busan.

If you think that a normal travel routine — sightseeing, eating and resting — is boring, the solution is finding something to do. With a 1.5 kilometer-long zip line tour, Japan’s biggest tubing course and plenty more opportunities for adventure, LOTTE ARAI RESORT is the perfect tourist destination.

Jamsil, where SIGNIEL SEOUL and LOTTE HOTEL WORLD are located, is home to Songnidan-gil, a neighborhood that is currently emerging as the place to be in southern Seoul. After strolling the streets of Songnidan-gil eating and drinking everything in sight, We’ve come up with this list of nine cafes, restaurants and bars to check out in the area.

In Chelsea’s 27th St. in Manhattan, there’s a hotel that only opens at night. A special show is performed there, where there are no boundaries between the stage and the audience. “Sleep No More” is an Off-Broadway show where the audience gets to engage in the play by running and walking around with the actors.