(Fort Lee, NJ) – The Korea National Tourism Organization in cooperation with the local Meeting and Convention Bureaus throughout Korea have begun an intensive promotional campaign to capture the meeting and convention business in the Americas.

“The meeting and convention industry is top priority for Korea,” said Yong-Ku Hwang, Executive Director of KNTO New York. “5000 years of perfected hospitality and culture combined with our ultra modern infrastructure and facilties continues to make Korea the venue of choice.”

According to the 2002 Union of International Associations (UIA) statistics, Korea rates fourth among Asian countries and Seoul is second among popular Asian cities holding international organization meetings.

Korea has seen the grand opening of several convention facilities in cities such as Busan, Daegu, Jeju as well as Seoul. All these cities have local CVB organizations with professional staffs that will support the choice of Korea `As Your Perfect Venue` from start to finish.

Fueling the popularity of Korea as the meeting and convention venue is the `Korean Wave` and the fact that Korea has become increasingly popular for major golf tournaments.

The latest arrivals to Korea statistics report, the number of U.S tourists to Korea has increased by 27.2% during January through April of this year compared to the same period last year, Korea is aggressively capitalizing on the momentum with its relationship building and marketing programs.

Korea offers 5000-years of preserved culture and historic places, colorful and exotic festivals, epicurean adventure, family and educational tourism, leisure sports, skiing, golf, ecotourism, world-class meeting and convention facilities and services and tremendous shopping, casinos and nightlife.

For further information or assistance on planning your meeting/convention in Korea, contact the KNTO at telephone 1 (800) 868-7567 or visit us on the web at www.tour2korea.com
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