Associations interested in ecology or focused on the most advanced developments in technology should certainly put Seoul on their wish list. But the city is much more than that. Seoul has world-class culture, countless parks and contemporary entertainment to offer. In September 2019, I spent five days visiting about 20 places that can offer lots of inspiration to a conference delegate - all of them genuine must-sees. Marcel Vissers reports
On November 22, business events professionals gathered at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas for the biggest day of Seoul MICE Week – a week of online and offline meetings-industry related events.
Busan has been selected to host the 2022 International Council on Combustion Engines (CIMAC) Congress, which will also be the event’s 20th edition since its Paris debut in 1951. More than 1,000 global experts in international combustion and related fields are expected to attend the congress, scheduled to take place at BEXCO, Busan’s primary convention centre.
From January to October 2018, Seoul successfully secured 40 international conferences, which is estimated to bring more than 35,000 international delegates to the city over the coming years.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) co-hosted the UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism at The Shilla Seoul from September 16 to 19.
Busan’s rapidly-growing meetings industry was recently put on public display during the two-day Busan MICE Festival, held from August 30-31 at BEXCO, the city’s main convention center, and other related business events venues.
The Seoul MICE Alliance (SMA) gained 39 new members this August, bringing the public-private coalition representing Seoul’s MICE industry to a total of 299.
International experts in illusion will be competing in Busan this month for the coveted Grand Prix in magical mastery at this year’s World Championships of Magic (FISM Korea 2018), scheduled for July 9-14 at BEXCO.
20 pure electric buses have been launched on Udo Island. While the buses were first introduced earlier in the year, the official launch was held on April 10. According to BYD, the company who makes the buses, this is the largest project of its kind in Northeast Asia.
While the enthusiasm of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics is still on fire, Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) – MICE Bureau is organising a series of roadshows across America and Europe from March to April, to promote Korea as an ideal destination for international conferences and meetings.
The 3rd Jeju MICE Expo will be held from November 8-10 in ICC JEJU (International Convention
Center JEJU) in Jeju, South Korea. This event is hosted by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and organized by Jeju CVB (Jeju Convention & Visitors Bureau).
6,000 Rotarians from 160 countries, many dressed in the traditional garb of their home countries, gathered in Seoul’s City Hall Plaza on the early morning of May 28 to kick off the 2016 Rotary International Seoul Convention’s first official event, the 3K Walk for Peace.
The Rotary’s centennial celebration for its 1.2 million Rotary members worldwide will take place in Seoul, Korea from this Saturday 28th May – 1st June 2016.
In 2017 Nu Skin Korea, a direct selling company focused on the personal care and nutritional supplements market, will bring approximately 1,400 of its most successful distributors to Sydney for a five-day reward trip.
South Korea’s capital welcomed some 8,000 participants who came to Seoul as part of a major incentive trip from Joy Main Science & Technology, the healthcare unit of the China-based Zhongmai Group.
Kiwan Lee is the Director, Tourism Policy Division, of Seoul Metropolitan Government. Despite some difficulties last year, he shares here his ambitions for Seoul as a MICE destination.
The Coex convention and exhibition centre will become the first of its kind in Korea to open dedicated facilities for its Muslim guests with the opening of its new prayer room next week.
A new online campaign launched by the Korea Tourism Organization’s Korea MICE Bureau division this month is offering overseas businesses and individuals the chance to win subsidized incentive trips to the country. Running until January 26th, the campaign invites corporate groups and individuals to answer a series of questions by video, with the best responses eligible for a series of prizes valued at KRW 30 million (USD $25,500) in total.
Korea has recently secured hosting duties for 7 major international congresses, set to bring 22,800 participants to the country between 2017 and 2021, as well as 9 corporate incentive tours for 2016, welcoming a further 40,000 visitors.
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