Hotels in Korea offer Taylor Swift tickets, re-open bar

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, will provide Swifties with an opportunity to get tickets to "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" when it lights up select cities in 2024.

Marriott International

Announcement: Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, will provide Swifties with an opportunity to get tickets to "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" when it lights up select cities in 2024. Inspired by the singular experience Taylor Swift created, and the countless fans who have traveled the world to see her, Marriott Bonvoy will make it possible for select Marriott Bonvoy members in Asia Pacific to experience the "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" as it travels to the region.

“'Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour' is a generational phenomenon driving Swifties to travel worldwide to her concerts. Marriott Bonvoy is excited to bring this opportunity to our members and fans across select destinations in Asia Pacific,” said John Toomey, a chief sales and marketing officer.

Marriott Bonvoy’s access to "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" includes an Asia Pacific Marriott Bonvoy Sweepstakes to see the tour in Tokyo from Feb. 7 to 10 next year. Launching on Dec. 19, all registered members from select Asia Pacific destinations will receive an opportunity to win a package featuring two tickets to the Taylor Swift show in Tokyo and a Marriott Bonvoy welcome gift. The opportunity will be open to all Marriott Bonvoy members in participating countries who are 18 years or older or a legal adult in their home country. Twelve winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries received throughout the sweepstakes period.

With a portfolio of nearly 8,700 hotels encompassing over 30 brands, and access to over 10,000 destinations worldwide, hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program are a great home away from home for Taylor Swift fans traveling for the tour. As the tour comes to Tokyo from Feb. 7 to 10, select hotels in the city will celebrate with pop-ups, from friendship bracelet-making stations to eras-themed Afternoon Tea. Follow the Marriott Bonvoy Asia Pacific Facebook page to learn more.

Those interested can join Marriott Bonvoy to be eligible to win. Full details, including open and close dates for the Marriott Bonvoy Sweepstakes, are available here.

marriottbonvoy.com

Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel

Announcement: JJ Mahoney's, the iconic venue within the Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel, is thrilled to announce the opening of JJ Mahoney’s Live Room, marking a triumphant return to Seoul's vibrant nightlife.

After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, JJ Mahoney's Live Room is re-opening with the commitment to deliver a uniquely distinctive experience. The Live Room on Dec. 15 will feature carefully crafted cocktails and vibrant, sophisticated music, immersing guests in an ambiance reminiscent of scenes from "The Great Gatsby."

The signature cocktails at JJ Mahoney's Live Room draw inspiration from world-master mixologists influenced by Hong Kong-based Proof & Company’s award-winning bar and beverage consultancy.

Each sip invites patrons to explore the artistry of mixology on an international scale, elevating the dynamic nightlife experience.

The gastronomic journey complements the experience, offering a well-rounded fusion of entertainment and dining. Carefully crafted pass-around finger foods, presented as Instagrammable delights, promise to captivate attention at every turn.

With high-energy live performances taking place on the stage directly behind the bar counter in JJ’s Live Room, the audience feels tantalizingly close to the performers. This high level of engagement is what sets this entertainment center apart from a conventional bar.

The December opening of the JJ Live Room serves as a prelude to JJ Mahoney's Grand Opening in mid-2024, promising a refreshing and inviting ambiance to welcome the summer heat.

In the spirit of year-end celebrations, JJ Mahoney's Live Room introduces enticing packages starting Dec. 19, including the Ice Rink Package and Ladies Night 1, 2, catering to diverse preferences.

JJ Mahoney's Live Room extends a warm welcome to guests from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and from 7 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. from Thursdays to Saturdays with an entrance fee of 20,000 won ($15) per person.

(02) 797-1234 seoul.grand@hyatt.com

BY LEE JIAN [lee.jian@joongang.co.kr]