Record heat drives sales up 35% for Lotte Hotel World's theme park staycation packages

Lotte Hotel World is targeting summer vacationers with indoor staycation packages combining a hotel stay with access to Lotte World Adventure, Lotte World Aquarium and the Seoul Sky observation deck, the hotel announced Wednesday. With daytime highs regularly topping 35 degrees Celsius and children now on summer break, so-called "hotelcations" — extended hotel stays built around indoor activities rather than outdoor sightseeing — have become increasingly popular. The promotional packages, blending hospitality with entertainment, will run through Dec. 31. The hotel's flagship offering, the Activity in WORLD package, includes a one-night stay along with two tickets each to Lotte World Aquarium and Seoul Sky, the observation deck atop Lotte World Tower. The combination allows guests to experience some of Seoul's premier landmarks without ever having to step outside into the heat. Guests who book two nights or more also receive an all-inclusive Lotte World Adventure pass and a breakfast buffet at La Seine, the hotel's signature restaurant. The property noted that package sales in July r