They're among the most anticipated ski resort openings of 2013: a five-star chalet set in the French Alps, the first alpine property out of the W hotel chain, and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's "world-class" ski resort.
North Korea said Wednesday it saw a "bright future" for tourism and would offer more international and domestic flights and open up the sector to foreign investors.
North Korea is currently in the process of transforming the city of Wonsan on the country’s east coast into three districts: a financial district, entertainment and sports area and tourist destination.