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KTO Showcases Korea's Top Attractions to Members of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union 2023-11-14 On October 30th, Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) set out to promote Korean culture and tourism to participants of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union General Assembly (ABU 2023).
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Korea Unique Venue Receives ‘PATA Gold Awards 2023’ 2023-10-26 KTO’s ‘Korea Unique Venue’ project received the Gold Award under the ‘Printed Marketing Campaign' (PM) category at the ‘PATA Gold Awards 2023’ held in New Delhi, India earlier this month.
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India's Largest Private Bank Visits Korea for MICE Tourism 2023-10-24 Approximately 3,200 members of HDFC Bank, India's largest private bank, visited Korea this October for a corporate meeting.
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KTO-STO Sign MOU to Bring 2025 ICCA Congress to Seoul 2023-09-15 KTO and STO signed an MOU to combine efforts to attract the 2025 ICCA Congress to Seoul.
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Incheon Wins Bid to Host the 2027 International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics General Assembly 2023-09-04 Held every four years, the IUGG General Assembly gathers geoscience experts from around the world to present their research and discuss current issues in the field. This is the second time the general assembly will be held in Asia in 24 years, following its hosting in Japan in 2003.
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Corporate Group from Georgia Enjoys Benefits from Korea Unique Venue Support 2023-07-13 A corporate group from Georgia visiting Korea on a 5 day, 6 night trip enjoyed benefits from the Korea Unique Venue support.
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KTO Makes Big Return to IMEX Frankfurt 2023 to Showcase Korean Business Events & Culture 2023-06-09 Korea made a big return to IMEX Frankfurt 2023, held at Messe Frankfurt from May 23-25, with special programs for buyers, as well as cultural events for booth visitors.
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KTO to Select 13 New KOREA UNIQUE VENUES to Showcase Korea’s Charm 2023-06-02 With growth of the MICE industry, MICE venues are increasing in variety. Corporations and institutions, which preferred large scale convention centers in the past, are increasingly seeking out special places & experiences for their events.
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News
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| No. | Category | Title | Date | Hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 655 | Industry | New Galleria Department Store Opens in Suwon MICE Complex | 2020-03-17 | Hit:2753 |
| 654 | Press Release | Korea Plans for Stronger Year End amid COVID-19 Outbreak | 2020-03-12 | Hit:34350 |
| 653 | Travel | CNN Announces Korea’s 33 Most Beautiful Temples | 2020-02-26 | Hit:2778 |
| 652 | Industry | Post-Meeting Activities : City Walking Trails in Korea | 2020-02-21 | Hit:2766 |
| 651 | Industry | KINTEX Convention Center to Develop 3rd Exhibition Hall | 2020-02-19 | Hit:2761 |
| 650 | Press Release | Korea to Showcase New Offerings for Business Events at AIME | 2020-02-14 | Hit:31973 |
| 649 | Notice | Novel Coronavirus Precautions | 2020-02-07 | Hit:2754 |
| 648 | Industry | Discover Yongin as a Korea MICE Destination | 2020-01-22 | Hit:2749 |
| 647 | Press Release | Suwon MICE Complex Welcomes New Courtyard by Marriott Hotel | 2020-01-21 | Hit:38220 |
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Suwon MICE Complex Welcomes New Courtyard by Marriott Hotel
Photo: Exterior of new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Suwon (credit: Hanwha Hotel and Resorts)
Marriott International has opened the first Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Suwon, part of the new MICE Complex within Suwon Gwanggyo New Town. The hotel opened with an Opening Ceremony on January 3rd attended by Mayor Yeom Tae-young, Mayor of Suwon City, Kim Young-chul, CEO of Hanwha Hotel & Resort, Choi Kwang-ho, CEO of Hanwha E & C and Nam Ki-duk, CEO of Marriott International Korea. The hotel is a key addition to the developing MICE Complex, currently comprised of Suwon Convention Center and Gwanggyo Lake Park. The newly opened Courtyard Suwon, under the premium business brand, Courtyard by Marriott of the Marriott International Hotels Group, boasts a total area of 24,033m2, offering 288 rooms including suites and multi-functional spaces for business meetings and special events. Amenities include Suwon Kitchen, an all-day dining featuring a selection of local and international cuisine as well as a fitness center and executive lounge featuring views of Gwanggyo Lake Park. The underground parking lot offers direct access to Suwon Convention Center. Further down the line, Galleria Department Store is set to open next month in February, and a large-scale aquarium is set to open December 2020. The luxury department store will offer a total area of 126,879.77 m2 with 12 aboveground and 7 underground floors. With the opening of both facilities, the MICE complex will be complete. Suwon MICE Complex is located within ten-minutes walking distance from Gwanggyo Jungang Subway Station, from which Gangnam Station can be reached in 30 minutes. Besides its easy accessibility to Seoul, Suwon MICE Complex allows easy access to nearby attractions, including Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. At the Opening Ceremony of Courtyard Suwon, Mayor Yeom Tae-young, Mayor of Suwon City, said in a congratulatory address, “The opening of the hotel is the first step in transforming Suwon Convention Center into a true MICE complex.” He continued, “I hope Suwon Convention Center and Marriott Hotel may collaborate to create a synergy effect.” close |
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| 646 | Industry | Korea Sees Surge in Chinese Group Visitors | 2020-01-20 | Hit:3431 |
