Support program "Jeju - Vietnam Incentive Travel 2014"

On the morning of February 25, 2014, in Hanoi, the Korean Tourism Office in Vietnam (KTO Vietnam) in collaboration with the Jeju Tourism Promotion Agency and the Jeju MICE Tourism Promotion Association held a memorandum signing ceremony and an introduction program on support programs for “Jeju (Korea) – Vietnam Incentive Tourism 2014”.

The event is held to promote the number of tourists coming to Jeju as well as contribute to promoting tourism exchange between Vietnam and Jeju in particular and Vietnam and Korea in general.

In 2013, recognizing the importance and appreciation of MICE activities of Vietnamese travel agencies and businesses, KTO Vietnam has carried out many support activities, providing necessary and useful information about Korean tourism, especially Incentive Tourism to Vietnamese travel agencies, businesses and tourists. Thanks to this effort, the number of Vietnamese tourists to Korea in 2013 reached more than 117,000, an increase of 10% compared to 2012.

In order to better support incentive travel groups from Vietnam, in 2014 KTO Vietnam continues to implement a support program for incentive travel groups to Korea. In addition to the support of KTO Vietnam, Vietnamese tourists also receive support from the Jeju Tourism Promotion Bureau, Jeju MICE Tourism Promotion Association and local tourism promotion bureaus.

KTO Vietnam representative Nguyen Thi Quyen introduced the Jeju – Vietnam Incentive Tourism support program 2014. Accordingly, Jeju MICE Tourism Association and Jeju Tourism Department will support incentive tourism groups of units that signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the content of supporting gifts, or part of the cost of meals, or part of the cost of tickets to attractions and performances.

Signing ceremony scene

Speaking at the event, Mr. Yang Young Keun, Director of Jeju Tourism Bureau and Chairman of Jeju MICE Tourism Association, shared Jeju's experience in attracting tourists. In 2013, there were 10.8 million visitors to Jeju, an increase of 40% compared to 2012. Jeju's incentive tourism ranked 22nd in the world, 8th in Asia and 1st in Korea. One of the factors contributing to Jeju's success is the close coordination between Jeju Tourism Bureau and Korea Tourism Organization. In addition, Jeju Tourism Bureau also invested effectively in tourism infrastructure, building modern event centers and high-end entertainment areas. He hoped that this event would not only contribute positively to promoting Vietnam - Korea tourism but also contribute to maintaining the exchange of visitors between the two countries.

At the end of the program, a signing ceremony of a memorandum of cooperation took place between KTO Vietnam, Jeju Tourism Promotion Agency and Jeju MICE Tourism Promotion Association with 5 travel agencies including: Vietravel, Saigontourist, Vitour, TST Tourist and Asia Sun Travel.

Jeju is the largest island in Korea with an area of ​​about 1,800 km2. Jeju was recognized by UNESCO as Korea's first World Natural Heritage in June 2007, as one of the World Geoparks in October 2010, and as one of the New 7 Natural Wonders of the World in 2011.

Jeju has beautiful scenery, mild climate, safe and friendly environment. Modern facilities with world-class event center, modern 5-star hotel and resort system, convenient transportation. This is also an entertainment paradise with diverse forms such as golf, racing, diving, shopping...

Currently, Jeju has exempted visas for 180 countries in the world. For Vietnam, Jeju will exempt visas for tourists flying directly from Vietnam to Jeju. In the near future, Jeju will open a direct flight from Jeju to Vietnam to facilitate Vietnamese tourists to travel to Jeju.

According to Dulich.vn