Visit Korea Committee Activities

Launching Ceremony Held for Smart Help Desk
Launching Ceremony Held for Smart Help Desk The Visit Korea Committee has launched Smart Help Desk, a service that helps to resolve inconveniences experienced during free independent travel in Korea. Shall we take a look at the launching ceremony? The launching ceremony of Smart Help Desk was held at the China Embassy branch of 7-Eleven in Myeong-dong on October 22. Smart Help Desk is useful in searching for information, and offers real-time booking for taxis and restaurants, as well as communication functions, including the 1330 Korea Travel Hotline. Information on shopping, transportation, restaurants, and emergency guidelines are provided in four different languages. Tourists can travel in Korea the smarter way with Smart Help Desk. Many journalists were at the scene to learn more about this revolutionary service for foreign tourists. Can you feel the buzz? Free independent travelers in Korea had the chance to try out Smart Help Desk. The most inconvenient thing about visiting Korea was gaining travel information, and they were delighted at having access to various resources in their own language. Tourists can use Smart Help Desk at a total of 10 major tourist attractions throughout Korea,including the one installed in Myeong-dong. The Visit Korea Committee will continue to exert efforts to improve travel-related services for foreign tourists, thereby making Korea a country where the world returns to.   Thank you .
Date : 2018/10/24 | Views : 4454
2016–2018 Visit Korea Year Promoted at 2018 Korea Culture & Tourism Festival
2016–2018 Visit Korea Year Promoted at 2018 Korea Culture & Tourism Festival The 2018 Korea Culture & Tourism Festival was held at Central World in Bangkok, Thailand from October 5 to 7. Let’s head to Thailand to check out the Visit Korea Committee’s range of programs, including the 2016–2018 Visit Korea Year campaign and the Korea Grand Sale. On the first day, there was a seminar on Korea tourism. The Visit Korea Committee showed promotional videos on the upcoming 2019 Korea Grand Sale and other key programs. The representatives of Thailand’s tourism industry attending the seminar were very attentive and enthusiastic. The second day of the festival was open to the general public. A long line formed even before the doors opened, showing that the Korean wave was going strong in Thailand. The Visit Korea Committee welcomed the many visitors to its booth with a rock-paper-scissors event and various souvenirs. The Visit Korea Committee’s booth drew a huge crowd! It was one of the most sought-after booths in the festival. Lee Min-ho, the honorary ambassador of the 2016–2018 Visit Korea Year, proved to be just as popular in Thailand. The festival ended successfully thanks to your support and encouragement. The Visit Korea Committee will continue to do its part to spread word on Korea’s kindness and hospitality. We hope to see you next time in Korea.
Date : 2018/10/15 | Views : 4552
K-Smile Campaign Promoted at Korea Japan Festival 2018 in Tokyo
K-Smile Campaign Promoted at Korea Japan Festival 2018 in Tokyo Following the Korea Japan Festival 2018 in Seoul on September 9, the Korea Japan Festival 2018 was held in Tokyo for two days from September 22 to 23. Shall we take a look? The Korea Japan Festival 2018 in Tokyo is taking place in Hibiya Park. The opening ceremony is underway. The festival kicked off with congratulatory messages by distinguished guests and performances Outdoor performances, including Ganggangsullae, were held to promote more active exchange between Korea and Japan. The Visit Korea Committee welcomed visitors to the booth with various events and souvenirs. The visitors had the opportunity to play Yut, a traditional Korean board game, and took photos with Pororo, the honorary ambassador of the 2016–2018 Visit Korea Year. During the two-day festival, the Visit Korea Committee’s booth attracted a considerable number of distinguished guests and potential tourists. Thank you to all who visited our booth. Until the day we meet again in Korea, we promise to do our best in raising awareness of Korea’s kindness and hospitality.
Date : 2018/10/04 | Views : 4597
2016–2018 Visit Korea Year Promoted at Tourism EXPO Japan 2018
2016–2018 Visit Korea Year Promoted at Tourism EXPO Japan 2018 Tourism EXPO Japan 2018, Asia’s largest travel trade show with participants from more than 130 countries, was held for four days from September 20 to 23 at Tokyo Big Sight. The Visit Korea Committee did its part to promote the 2016–2018 Visit Korea Year Let’s check it out. A B2B consulting session is underway. Consulting services were available for pre-matched Japanese travel agencies. Throughout the two days, we could tell there was a high level of interest in Korea tourism. This was followed by a seminar on Korea tourism. The session enjoyed a high turnout. The Visit Korea Committee introduced its key programs before the eager attendees. The Visit Korea Committee organized a roulette event and distributed souvenirs to the many visitors to its booth. The roulette event was so popular that it had a long queue of people waiting to try their luck. As a sign of gratitude towards your interest and support, we will continue to exert our utmost efforts in promoting Korea tourism.
Date : 2018/10/02 | Views : 4244
2016–2018 Visit Korea Year Promoted at 2018 Seoul International Travel Mart
2016–2018 Visit Korea Year Promoted at 2018 Seoul International Travel Mart From September 10 to 14, the Visit Korea Committee, Seoul Metropolitan Government, and the Korea Association of Travel Agents jointly organized the 2018 Seoul International Travel Mart at the Grand Hilton Seoul. A total of 1,200 companies from Korea and beyond attended the large-scale event. Shall we take a look? The opening ceremony kicked off with a welcome speech and congratulatory remarks. Under the slogan of “Draw your Travel,” the opening ceremony featured a media wall performance with the silhouettes of Seoul’s major landmarks. After the ceremony, the distinguished guests looked around the various booths and left messages of encouragement. Next was the tourism briefing session. There was an introduction of the Visit Korea Committee’s main programs, such as the Korea Grand Sale and KOREA TOUR CARD, in addition to the upcoming shopping festival, Korea Sale FESTA. As you can see, the session enjoyed a high turnout. The Visit Korea Committee also set up a promotional booth to introduce its wide range of programs and activities. Thank you to all overseas buyers and representatives of the tourism industry who attended the event. The Visit Korea Committee will exert greater efforts to raise awareness of Korea’s diverse tourism content, and to attract more foreign tourists to the country.
Date : 2018/09/18 | Views : 4859