First Asia-Pacific CHRIE (APac-CHRIE) Conference
"Hospitality, Foodservice &Tourism Research and Education:
The Asian Waves"

21-23 May 2003

Seoul, Korea

Hosted by :
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
in collaboration with
Yonsei University, Korea

Organized by
ICEM, Hallym University, Korea

Conference Grid at a Glance

May 21 (Wed.)

May 22 (Thurs.)

The main venue is Lotte Hotel Seoul. Since Lotte Hotel Seoul has hosted mid-and-mega-sized international conventions in large numbers, the property has several affiliated facilities and much experienced staff necessary for successful operation of conventions. Especially Lotte Hotel Seoul is situated at the downtown of Seoul-an ideal location with a shorter distance from Incheon International Airport and surrounded with various institutions necessary for business deals such as office towns, City Hall and Comprehensive Government Building. In addition, near Lotte Hotel Seoul(10 min.) are old palaces(Docksu-gung Palace, Gyoungbok-gung Palace, Secret Garden and Changgyong-gung Palace) keeping cultural heritage of Korea and several museums of Korean culture and history. Subway station in front of the Hotel can take you with great ease to giant shopping centers like Namdaemun Market and Dongdaemun Market.

Ground Transportation : From Airport to Lotte Hotel Seoul

• Airport Limousine Bus
  Limousine bus runs every 30 minutes from Incheon International Airport to Lotte Hotel Seoul. It takes 90 minutes. You may get information on limousine buses and purchase the ticket at the Transportation Information Counter (near the exit No. 2, 4, 9, 13) on the arrival floor (1st floor) of passenger terminal.
• Taxi
  A taxi with an interpretation phone service is also available for transportation between Incheon International Airport and Lotte Hotel. It takes an hour to Lotte Hotel.

Especially for the participant in Post Conference in Gyeongju : For delegates planning to attend the Second Asia Pacific Forum for Graduate Students in Tourism in Gyeongju on May 24-25, 2003, please contact Conference Secretariat for information on transportation from Seoul to Gyeongju.
Tel: 051-200-7434(6) Fax: 051-200-5508 E-mail : Sdoshi@daunet.donga.ac.kr

Entry Visa: Any foreign visitors wishing to enter the Republic of Korea should have a valid passport. Visitors with confirmed outbound tickets may stay in Korea up to 30 days without visas; exceptions to this apply to certain countries. Please visit “http://www.knto.or.kr” or your local consulate for the most up-to-date information. However, both visa-free and stopover entry are permitted for 30-day passengers who have been issued US, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese visas.

Climate: Korea is blessed with a temperate climate and four clearly distinguished seasons. In spring, it is warm and begins in March. During the month of May, the temperature in Seoul average is 17°C(63°F) and average precipitation is around 88.4mm(3.5 in.)

Time Difference: Korea Standard Time is 9 hours ahead of GMT.

Currency: The unit of currency in Korea is the Won with coins of 10 Won, 50 Won, 100 Won, and 500 Won, and bills of 1,000 Won, 5,000 Won, and 10,000 Won. One U. S. Dollar is equivalent to 1,250 Won(as of March 31) approximately.

Tipping: Individual tipping is not a general custom in Korea. However, service charges are included in your bills for rooms, meals and other services at hotels and upscale restaurants. Tipping is neither expected nor required. Koreans occasionally do tip when they are especially pleased with the services they receive.

Electricity: The standard supply is 220 volts with AC/60 cycles. Outlets or transformers for 110 and 220 volts are available at most hotels. However, most new hotels have 220-volt wiring installed. It is advised to check beforehand.

Welcome Reception
18:00 ~ / Wednesday, May 21 / Lotte Hotel Seoul/ Cocktail Reception / Registration fee inclusive

All participants are invited to get nice networking opportunities with old friends and new ones at the Lotte Hotel Seoul. Cocktails and light snacks will be served at the Welcome Reception.

Cultural Night with Dinner
19:00 ~ / Thursday, May 22 / Yun, Posun Residence / US$ 35

The APac-CHRIE provides participants with invaluable opportunities for get-togethers with a variety of cultural performances at a unique place, Yun, Posun Residence, in Seoul. Korean traditional dinner will be served() You can sign up for a ticket on the registration form or purchase it at the registration desk on-site. Ride on a bus to get there at the main gate of Lotte Hotel at 18:30.()

Yun, Posun Residence(circa 1870)

This traditional nobility residence, generally referred as “99-gan house” is the only one left intact in the heart of Seoul and is still functioning as a home. Its name comes from the late President, Yun, Posun the Republic of Korea who had occupied the house since 1918 when his father Tchi-so bought it for his extended family. To this date, 5 generations of Yun family have been dwelling in it. The sprawling compound includes the main gate, An-chae(Main House), Sarang-chae(Men’s Quarters), Sanjung-chae(Guest House), and auxiliary structures with walled enclosures separating each with their own yards. The Residence is designated as one of the Historical Site for its architectural values and its historical significance for being the birthplace of th first modern Democratic Political Party in 1945. It is best known as the sanctuary for the anti-dictatorship, pro-democracy movements and as the meeting place for the opposition Party during 1960’s and 70’s.

Post-Conference Tour
Optional tours to major tourist attractions in Seoul are planned for participants on 23 May 2003.
Tours are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis with fully paid registrations. All tours are subject to cancellation if underenrolled. To sign up for a tour program, you are required to contact directly Theme Tour Korea (www.themetourskorea.com), the official tour agency of the APac-CHRIE.(Tel:+82-2-777-7002~3; Fax: +82-2-737-6575; E-mail: themetour@hotmail.com, contact person: Ms. Rosy Sohn). You can apply for the tour program online.

T-001 Gyeongbokgung Palace
13:00~17:00 / Friday, May 23 / US$40 / Min. 4 persons
Seoul is well harmonized with the old and the new. We will take you to Gyeongbokgung palace, National Folk Museum, Blue House and Jogyesa temple.
Gyeongbokgung Palace - National Folk Museum - Blue House - Jogyesa Temple

T-002 Korean Folk Village Tour
13:00~17:00 / Friday, May 23 / US$40 / Min. 4 persons
Korean Folk village: Here is the perfect place to relish the earthy yet aesthetic flavor of Korean life. This village is a living museum that recreates the life style of a traditional Korean country town. Exhibited are-> Exhibit over 260 traditional houses with over 30,000 household goods from the different regions.
Hotel – Korean Folk Village – Hotel

T-003 World Cultural Heritage Tour
09:00~17:00 / Friday, May 23 / US$80 / Min. 4 persons
Hwasung Fortress in Suwon City was built during the Choseon Dynasty. The Fortress Complex is a World Cultural Heritage designated by UNESCO. Hwasung Foretress was founded to honor King Jeongjo's filial piety.
Jongmyo Shrine - Changdeokgung Palace & Huwon – Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

T-004 DMZ Tour
09:00~17:00 / Friday, May 23 / US$80 / Min 4 persons
Requisite : Passport No.
Since the Korean War Armistice Agreement, North Korea has built extensive tunneling systems into the South Korean territory. This tour brings you to feel the tragedy of the nation divided into two countries.
* Closed on Mondays and Holidays / Please book one day earlier.
Monument of the War Heroes – Dora Observatory – The 3rd Tunnel – Lunch – Imjingak Park

T- 005 Nanta
17:00~21:00 / Friday, May 23 / US$80 / Min 4 persons
Nanta : 'NANTA' is a non-verbal performance of reckless rhythms that dramatize customary Korean percussion in a strikingly comic stage show. Integrating uniquely Korean traditional tempos with a western performance style, NANTA storms on stage into a huge kitchen where four capricious cooks are preparing a wedding banquet.
Hotel-Dinner - Nanta Theater –Hotel

T-006 Shopping Tour
13:00~17:30 / 20:00~24:00 / Friday, May 23 / US$40 / Min. 4 persons
This tour will take you around for an eye shopping, wallet emptying, credit card swiping trip through Korea's four major shopping districts.
Insadong Street - Itawon Street - Dongdaemun Market - Seoul Tower

T-007 Traditional Culture Classes
12:00~17:00 / Friday, May 23 / US$55 / Min. 10 persons
Experiences of Tradition' in SamcheongGak is designed to enable you to experience Korean traditions for a day.

(Case 1) Korean Tea Ceremony
(Case 2) Korean Traditional Paper Lamp: This tour provides you an opportunity to use Korean traditional paper(Hanji) and make your own paper lamp. Of course you can take it home.
(Case 3) Crafts of the Women's Quarters
Hotel – Samcheonggak - Hotel

You may participate in the APac-CHRIE by downloading the registration form at the website http://www.polyu.edu.hk/htm/conference/apac_chrie_cnf/ and submitting the form to the Secretariat (Ms. Hyerin LEE/Tel :82-2-552-8321(319)) by fax(82-2-552-8325) or email(E-mail :chrie@icemkorea.com). Registration guidelines are shown below.

Payment
Payment of the registration fee will be accepted by credit card or bank transfer. You may use Visa or Master Card. A photocopy of the bank slip must be faxed with the registration form to the Secretariat. All payment must be made in US$.

Refund
If cancelled before May 15 only in written documents to the Secretariat. All but US $ 50 for processing fees and bank charges will be refunded within a month after conference.

Notes

• No registration form will be accepted without full payment.
• All items included in the registration fee: Proceedings, Luncheon on 22 May, Coffee Breaks, Welcome Reception, Conference Bag, etc.
• For full-time graduate students only, a 20% discount of registration fees will apply when more than 3 persons register from the same institution at the same time. Discount is not granted automatically, therefore participants should request the discount to Conference Secretariat in writing."

Hotels ranging from luxurious to economical ones are available in the neighborhood of the main venue, Lotte Hotel Seoul. Special conference rates will be applied to the participants of Apac-CHRIE. Participants should contact the hotel directly for reservations. You can choose one of recommended hotels provided in the “Hotel Reservation Form” and fax it to the hotel of your choice.

Lotte Hotel Seoul (SDX)
The Lotte Hotel Seoul is Korea's most prestigious hotel with 1,486 rooms, 17 restaurants and Bars, 15 mega-sized international Meeting Halls and Banquet Rooms, a Club Floor for businesspeople, Fitness club and the largest Duty-Free Shop in Asia, and a vast variety of amenities and facilities.
Tel:82-2-759-7530 / Fax:82-2-752-8602 / www.lottehotel.com / Contact:Ms. Angela Kim, oykim@hotellotte.co.kr

Fraser Suite (SDX)
Fraser Suite Serviced Residence is a 23-story purpose-built luxurious serviced apartment with retail outlets at the basement level. Fraser Suite is located in the historic and cultural neighbourhood of Insadong. It is just a few steps away from the nearest Anguk subway station, historic palaces, parks, quaint cultural and antique shops, art galleries, restaurants and traditional-tea houses at Insadong. It takes 10 minutes to the main venue by taxi.
Tel : 82-2-6262-8881/ Fax : 82-2-6262-8383 / www.fraserhospitality.com / Contact: Ms. Jenny Kim, e-mail

Savoy Hotel Seoul (1st)
The Savoy Hotel Seoul was constructed in Myeong-dong district of Seoul in 1957, and is ideally located for convenient business contact, touring and shopping. It takes 10 minutes to the main venue on foot.
Tel: 82-2-776-2641 / Fax: 82-2-755-7669 / www.savoy.co.kr / Contact: Ms. Hee-Young Kim, savoy@savoy.co.kr

New Kukje Hotel (1st)
New Kukje Hotel is located at a central point of Seoul, convenient for traffic, business contact, shopping, restaurant, aesthetic and sightseeing, proper to respond to guests demand. It takes 15 minutes to the main venue on foot.
Tel : 82-2-732-0161~9 / Fax: 82-2-732-1774 / Contact: Mr. One-Jai Seo, hote10161@naver.com

Note
- A 10% service charge plus 1 % value-added tax will be added to the hotel bills and breakfast is Not included.
*Only 10 % value-added tax will be added to the Fraser Suite Hotel and Breakfast is INCLUDED.
- Reservation must be made by April 20, 2003. After this date, the reservation may not be guaranteed due to the room availability at each hotel. The room rates are fixed in Korean currency Won, and the rates in US$ are subject to change according to foreign exchange rate(US$1=KR 1,250 as of December, 2002)
- The reservation form must be accompanied by one night deposit in the form of credit cards. The deposit will be deducted in case of no-show or late cancellation.
- All cancellations must be made in written notice to the hotel before 72 hours prior to the arrival date. (The policy may differ at each hotel.)

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