New Hilton in Busan's Gijang to lean into wellness and medical tourism

A new Hilton hotel scheduled to open in 2028 in Gijang, a coastal county on the northeastern edge of Busan, will pitch itself to a growing market of travelers who combine vacations with spa retreats and medical procedures.

Hilton signed a franchise agreement Saturday with Korean developer MS&C for the 111-room Hilton Garden Inn Busan Gijang, the companies announced.

The signing took place at Bexco, Busan's convention center.

The hotel includes a private hot spring, an all-day dining restaurant, ...