Visit Korea Committee Activities

Appointment Ceremony of Workers’ National Smile Team for First Half of 2018
Appointment Ceremony of Workers’ National Smile Team for First Half of 2018 The appointment ceremony of the Workers’ National Smile Team for the first half of 2018 was held on June 22. The event, during which representatives of Korea’s hospitality culture are selected, was one not to be missed At the entrance, the attendees were given traditional fans with messages written in calligraphy, which added to the lively atmosphere. Now, it is time to appoint the members of the National Smile Team! Many exemplary workers in various fields honored the event with their presence. The ceremony kicked off with opening remarks and a congratulatory speech by Secretary-General Han Kyung-ah of the Visit Korea Committee. A total of 57 workers in various fields, including entry/exit and customs, transportation, accommodation, shopping, tourism, and tourist police, were named as members of the National Smile Team. The representatives from each field had the opportunity to share their thoughts. The ceremony ended with a group photo session. Do continue to show your support for the upcoming kindness campaign taking place nationwide by the 15th National Smile Team.
Date : 2018/07/05 | Views : 4142
2016–2018 Visit Korea Year Promotion at 2018 Korea Tourism Festival
2016–2018 Visit Korea Year Promotion at 2018 Korea Tourism Festival For two days from June 12 to 13, the Prism Hall in Tokyo Dome City came alive with the launch of the 2018 Korea Tourism Festival. Despite the rain, the event attracted a huge crowd to Tokyo Dome City. The event began with consulting sessions for local travel agencies. We were delighted to know that those in the Japanese tourism industry were already familiar with the Korea Grand Sale and KOREA TOUR CARD. The opening ceremony was attended by VIPs representing Korea and Japan. The festival kicked off with a congratulatory address and a tape-cutting ceremony! Lee Su-hoon, Korea’s ambassador to Japan, and Han Kyung-ah, secretary-general of the Visit Korea Committee, also dropped by the booth. The Visit Korea Committee’s booth enjoyed an especially high turnout. Experts say that more Japanese have developed an interest in traveling to Korea after the PyeongChang Olympics. Thanks to the large turnout, the two-day event was an excellent opportunity for the Visit Korea Committee to promote Korea and its activities! We hope that the next time we meet again will be in Korea.  See you soon.
Date : 2018/06/19 | Views : 4866
Visit Korea Committee Signs Agreement with Miyazaki Prefecture to “Expand Mutual Exchange in Tourism and Hospitality”
Visit Korea Committee Signs Agreement with Miyazaki Prefecture to “Expand Mutual Exchange in Tourism and Hospitality” On June 7, the Visit Korea Committee visited Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan and signed an agreement to coordinate more extensive efforts in Korea-Japan tourism and in spreading a culture of kindness. Let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at the signing ceremony. In a pre-signing meeting, the Visit Korea Committee shared its achievements of the welcoming campaign for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games, and Miyazaki Prefecture gave an update on preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. The signing ceremony was attended by more than 50 relevant authorities, including Park Sam-Koo, the chairman of the Visit Korea Committee, and Shunji Kōno, the governor of Miyazaki Prefecture. The event also drew much attention from various media outlets from both Korea and Japan. The two organizations exchanged souvenirs before the signing. The agreement on mutual exchange of tourism and hospitality was signed in a heartwarming atmosphere. The signing ceremony concluded with a group photo of all attendees. Just a moment!! In addition to the agreement, the Visit Korea Committee has been busy promoting its programs, including the Korea Grand Sale, KOREA TOUR CARD, and Hands Free Service, to the Miyazaki City Tourism Association and Japanese travel agencies. Here is a glimpse of what went on. Those representing Japan showed great interest particularly in the KOREA TOUR CARD, which is an exclusive transportation and tourism card for foreigners. In the future, we expect to see more active exchange in tourism-related programs not only between the Visit Korea Committee and Miyazaki Prefecture, but on a larger scale between Korea and Japan.
Date : 2018/06/14 | Views : 4309
Visit Korea Committee Welcomes Foreign Tourists at Welcome Centers during Welcome Week 2018
Visit Korea Committee Welcomes Foreign Tourists at Welcome Centers during Welcome Week 2018 From April 22 to May 5, the Visit Korea Committee, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, and the Seoul Tourism Association held the Foreigner Welcome Week 2018. The Welcome Week ended successfully thanks to the Welcome Centers in Seoul. Many foreign visitors dropped by the five Welcome Centers at Cheonggye Plaza, Myeong-dong, Namsan, Hongdae, and COEX. Shall we take a look? At the five Welcome Centers set up in major tourist attractions, foreign tourists were provided with travel information, and the opportunity to participate in fun-filled activities, such as Instagram photo-taking, best-photo shoot event, and photo zone service. In addition to the various programs, visitors received souvenirs of Korea to bring home, including beautiful postcards, stickers, and promotional leaflets in their languages! Those visiting the Welcome Centers created unforgettable memories by making unique bag tags and taking printed photos with their friends. Aren’t you already looking forward to the next Welcome Week? The Visit Korea Committee thanks all those who visited the Welcome Centers, and promises to warmly welcome foreigners until the next Welcome Week. See you again at the next Welcome Week!
Date : 2018/05/11 | Views : 5329
Korea Tourism Campaign for Hong Kong FITs
Korea Tourism Campaign for Hong Kong FITs A Korea tourism campaign inviting free independent travelers (FITs) from Hong Kong and Macau is taking place from April 23 to June 30. As part of promotional efforts, a conference was held for Hong Kong media on April 20. At the conference, the Visit Korea Committee introduced how to use and where to buy the Korea Tour Card. Many Hong Kong travel agencies and press were interested in the Korea Tour Card, a must-have for tourists visiting Korea. We look forward to seeing more tourists from Hong Kong visiting Korea with the Korea Tour Card.
Date : 2018/05/04 | Views : 4601