{
  "id": 7458895,
  "title": "Lotte Hotels launches Korean heritage travel package with transit cards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/lotte-hotels-launches-korean-heritage-travel-package-with-transit",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T03:22:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/lotte-hotels-launches-korean-heritage-travel-package-with-transit-cards-160714.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SEOUL, South Korea - LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS, the country's largest hotel chain, has introduced a new travel package called LOTTE HOTEL REWARDS Exclusive Travel Pass. This package is designed for international visitors and combines a one-night hotel stay with two limited-edition LOTTE HOTEL T-money transit cards. The offer is available at ten LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS locations in Seoul, Busan, and Jeju, with bookings open until December 29, 2026, for stays ending on December 31, 2026. The T-money card, a prepaid transit card used for various forms of public transportation and retail purchases across South Korea, comes in a limited-edition design that features Korean decorative elements such as jagae (mother-of-pearl inlay) and sipjangsaeng (symbols of longevity). Each card is preloaded with KRW 3,000 (approximately USD 2) for immediate use upon arrival. In addition to the transit card, the package also includes dining, shopping, and membership benefits at various LOTTE affiliated businesses, making it an attractive option for travelers looking to make the most of their visit to South Korea. The pass can be booked through the official LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS website or mobile app.",
  "summary": "Lotte Hotels and Resorts introduced a hospitality package offering a one night hotel stay paired with collectible Korean mother of pearl T money transit cards and retail affiliate vouchers across South Korea",
  "key_points": [
    "LOTTE HOTELS launches Korean heritage travel package.",
    "Package includes hotel stay and limited-edition transit cards.",
    "Transit cards preload KRW 3,000 for immediate use."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Lotte Hotels' new travel package positions the company as a one-stop travel solution for international visitors, integrating hotel stays, transit, dining, and shopping through partnerships with its affiliated businesses.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}