Visit Korea Committee Activities

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 : 1260
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 : 2234
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 : 1597
Review Meeting on Outcomes of Korea Grand Sale 2018
Review Meeting on Outcomes of Korea Grand Sale 2018 Shall we review the outcomes of the Korea Grand Sale 2018? This year, the annual sale was launched on January 18 and ended on February 28.   The review meeting of the Korea Grand Sale 2018 was held on March 15 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul. Before the meeting, the attendees enjoyed a networking session over a wide range of snacks and drinks. The meeting kicked off with a welcoming address by Secretary-General Han Kyung-ah of the Visit Korea Committee. This was followed by a video report and presentation. The event attracted a total of 778 participating companies and 51,497 stores, which translates to a year-on-year increase of 48% and 25%, respectively. A Q&A session was held to help the organizers prepare for a more successful Korea Grand Sale based on feedback from the attendees. Let’s look forward to the Korea Grand Sale 2019. Top businesses received the Award of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Korea Grand Sale 2018. This year’s winners were Asiana Airlines and Lotte Department Store. The winners of the Award of the Chairman of the Visit Korea Committee were Doota Duty Free, Woongjin Playdoci, Creative Tong, and WiFi Dosirak. The lucky draw event was another chance for the attendees to bring home attractive prizes. The winners, selected randomly from among the participating companies, were very pleased with their prizes. The Korea Grand Sale will return next with more goodies for everyone. See you again at the Korea Grand Sale 2019!
Date : 2018/03/21 | Views : 2730
The PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games kicked off after the closing of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics.
The PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games kicked off after the closing of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics. In celebration of its opening, the 17th University Students’ National Smile Team visited Gangneung Station and held a welcome campaign. Gangneung Station was bustling with many locals and foreigners visiting the city for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics. Let’s check out the welcome campaign launched by the National Smile Team! Visitors wrote messages on this photo wall featuring the Paralympics mascot Bandabi to cheer for their favorite athletes! The photo wall did not take long to fill up, and was a popular photo spot. The National Smile Team invited visitors in front of Gangneung Station to cheer for athletes with their own voices. No matter what language they speak, everyone felt united in the spirit of the Olympics! Those who participated in the event received official souvenirs of the PyeongChang Olympics. The campaign will be made into a video and posted online to reach out to more people. Welcome to Gangneung! The visitors gave high-fives to the National Smile Team in support of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. The welcome campaign left people feeling motivated and energized. Despite the cold weather, our hearts were totally warmed by the campaign. Cheers to the National Smile Team for their hospitality and friendliness. Our efforts to welcome foreigners will continue even after the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Please keep your attention on our activities.
Date : 2018/03/20 | Views : 2355