SEOUL, Jan.7 (Korea Bizwire) – Although the number of foreigners visiting Korea every year is reaching 20 million, five star hotels in Korea seem to be neglecting hansik, traditional Korean cuisine. According to industry analysts, among the 20 five star hotels located in Seoul, only three hotels had Korean restaurants – the Sheraton Grand Walkerhill, [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — The visit of Pope Francis is welcomed by Korea’s hospitality operators and restaurant owners as a bellwether of economic recovery. The pontiff brought with him more than 100,000 foreign visitors and every ceremony he leads attracts hundreds of thousands of the faithful. The biggest beneficiaries of the pope’s visit were [...]
SEOUL, Korea, May 1, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – Westernized table culture and the well-being trend raise more value in the Korean dressing market. A new variety of dressings also adds more flavors in the market in which mayonnaise and ketchup once dominated. According to the food industry, Cheongjeongwon, which leads the salad dressing market with [...]