It's Me, Gracee: Korea

BPI Cardholders May Avail of Multiple-entry Visas to Korea!

BPI Cardholder Multiple-entry Visas to Korea Thursday, December 17, 2015

BPI Cards, the Korea Tourism Organization Manila Office and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines signed a Memorandum of Agreement last December 10, 2015 in Makati city. L to R: Mr. Kyusuk Ahn, Immigration Attache and Consul of the Korean embassy; Ms. Aileen S. Lamasuta, Vice President of Bank of the Philippine Islands; Mr. Inshik Park, Director of Korea Tourism Organization Manila Office.

Planning your next vacation in Korea?

Good news as getting a multiple-entry visa has been made easier by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea for the BPI Cardholders.

Korean embassy has exempted these cardholders from submitting financial documents such as a copy of their ITR and bank certificate. Instead, they simply need to submit photocopy of their BPI Express Credit Card and statement of account for BPI Credit cardholders, while Gold BPI Express Teller Debit cardholders only need to submit a copy of their BPI Express Online Account screen’s shot and photocopy of their Gold Debit Card.

The Embassy of the Republic of the Korea has agreed to grant BPI Gold MasterCard, BPI Platinum Credit Cardholders and Gold BPI Express Teller Debit Cardholders multiple-entry visa access.

BPI Gold MasterCard cardholders will receive a multiple-entry visa to Korea good for 3 years, while BPI SkyMiles Platinum MasterCard, BPI Amore Platinum Visa Cardholders and Gold BPI Express Teller Debit cardholders may be granted multiple-entry privileges extending up to 5years!

The special offer is valid from December 15, 2015 to December 15, 2016.

According to Mr. Inshik Park, director of KTO Manila Office, “Based on this promotion, we are expecting more travelers visit Korea this year and in succeeding years”.

Based on the statistic, the Philippine market is recovered started last September from the MERS and last October it growth 7.5% compared to last year.

For details and queries, you may check www.bpicards.com or contact KTO Manila Office at 02 880 0312~0313 or thru email ktomanila@gmail.com.

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Visit KOREA TRAVEL MART on October 24 - 25 at Glorietta Activity Center

Korea Saturday, October 24, 2015

Thinking of taking a break before the full force the holiday season hits? Or, are you shopping around forChristmas vacation destinations?

Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), with support from the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) and PhilippineKPop Committee, Inc. (PKCI), is presenting „Korea Travel Mart 2015‟ on Oct 24 (Sat) and 25 (Sun) at theActivity Center, Glorietta, Makati City. Participating airlines include Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, CathayPacific Airways, Jeju Air, Cebu Pacific Air and Air Asia Zest and travel agencies.

The Korea Travel Mart will be featuring booths showing the best of what Korea has to offer.

It‟s the perfect opportunity to check out the best deals and the most interesting tours in and around Korea.Travel agents will be on hand to assist you in your tour requirements.

Three travel zones await you at KTM2015: Travel to Korea Zone, find autumn and winter packages as prepared by airlines and travel agencies. If you have a specific destination in mind, they can also customize a tour for you and give free consultation.

Autumn(Sept-Nov) is the perfect time to visit because of the mild climate. However, should you want toexperience freezing weather, visit Korea during winter(Nov-Feb), you can still enjoy it by visiting their Ski Resorts where you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and playing with the heavenly snow.

Imagine your Korea Zone, Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) will provide Korea travel information youneed for your grand vacation. KTO will be having a Facebook like event in which you can get Korea TravelKit and other freebies if you like its page. You can also ask about the visa guidelines and tips on how to make your trip a memorable one. In this zone, you can also redeem your special gift from KTO if you purchase air tickets or packages from the participating airlines or travel agencies during the Korea Travel Mart 2015.

Korea Tourism Organization Manila Office 26th Floor, Tower 2, The Enterprise Center 6766 Ayala Ave. cor. Paseo de Roxas, Makati City, 1200 Philippines

Tel. 02.880.0312~13 Fax. 02.403.1983 Email. ktomanila@gmail.com Website. http://www.visitkorea.or.kr

K-Culture: Hallyu Zone, Are you a fan of K-Pop? Do you know some of the famous K-pop groups likeGirls‟ Generation and Super Junior? Then you will surely enjoy this zone as we will feature various display of KPOP Star standees perfect for selfies or groufies.

You can begin experiencing your Korean cultural experience right at the Travel Mart by donning their traditional costume "Hanbok" and prepare your taste buds to Korean Cuisines "Bibimbap" and "Kimbap".

K-Performances

Catch The Painters Hero as they will be performing in this event. The Painters HERO is an innovative art performance that stages the mind-blowing skills of live drawing with incredible visual effects filled with a witty blend of mime, dance, and comedy right before your eyes. The entertainers‟ line-up doesn‟t stop there. K-pop Idol group NOM or also known as “No Other Man” will perform for everyone. You will also get a chance to be close with your idols as they will also be having a fansign event.

Don‟t forget to watch the breathtaking performance of the Taekwondo team. Feel the KPOP vibe with the hottest K-Pop cover dance group that will hype up the event and get ready with your best K-Pop outfit as there will be a K-Pop dance lessons.

This event offers an opportunity for Filipinos to make their Korea Tour a truly memorable one. Save the dates to shop for your dream vacation at Korea Travel Mart 2015 on Oct 24 and 25 at the Activity Center, Glorietta,

Makati City.

For details and queries, you may contact KTO Manila Office at 02 880 0312~0313 or thru email ktomanila@gmail.com.

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