KOREA

A perfect MICE destination

Newsletter Highlights

  • Top 9 reasons for choosing Korea for your next Meeting, Incentive or Conference Event.
  • Support available for Canadian Planners
  • Inforgraph, a ready reckoner

Brief Itinerary

Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1
Arrival transfer, exploring the Goriška Brda Wine region and wine tasting
Ljubljana
Day 2
Experience Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Day 3
Bled Island and its romantic secrets
Ljubljana
Day 4
Discovering the Karst region
Piran
Day 5
Charming Croatian Istria
Plitvic National Park
Day 6
Stunning natural wonders of Plitvice Lake and National Park

Reasons to chose Korea

UIA ranked Korea as the 4th best global meetings destination.

ABOUT UIA: The Union of International Associations (UIA) is a research institute and documentation centre, based in Brussels. It is non-profit, apolitical, independent, and non-governmental in nature, UIA has been a pioneer in the research, monitoring and provision of information on international organizations, international associations and their global challenges since 1907.

Korea has a great pool of industry experts and innovators.
It obtained the highest score, 90.49% in the latest Bloomberg innovative index.*

Korea incorporates new technology and ideas to improve meeting productivity, knowledge, and experience.

Air Canada and Korean Air fly direct to Seoul from most Canadian cities. Currently, there are 5 direct flights from Toronto each week. In addition, Seoul is connected with 186 cities worldwide making Korea a much sought after Global Meetings destination.

Korea’s convention complexes are able to meet your demand with its wide-range of venue choices.

Also, enjoy Korea’s super-fast internet connection and seamless IT infrastructure to take your business events to the next level.

Learn about the most famous cave-dwelling creature – the “human fish” or olm and explore beautiful underground passages and galleries with spectacular drop stones, pillars, limestone curtains, and other natural stone forms when riding by special electrical train and walking through the cave.

The cave train ride is organized only for you.

Korea has an excellent record in public safety and security.
Business travelers can walk around freely and enjoy a vibrant nightlife in Korea without worrying about their safety.

Korea fortifies the quality of life with high standards in public health & environment. The country’s energy efficient working environment makes sustainable meetings possible.

Regional attractions add to the colorful spectrum of Korea’s MICE Destination with their unique charm.

Each locale has a specialized industry, making it even more appealing together with its beautiful convention centers equipped with modern facilities.

Organizers can choose the destination that best suits their needs and preferences.

With over 5000 years of history, Korea is a country full of vibrant colors and positive energy.
Following its miraculous development over the last 50 years, Korea is now a modernized nation that maintains its traditional culture.

Korea offers meeting planners and delegates a spectacle of world heritage sites, picturesque nature and urban landscapes. A handful of unique experiences, ranging from shopping to team building activities, awaits business travelers too.

Taste the true flavor of Korea as you explore and enjoy various attractions.

Korean cuisine, Hansik, is gaining much attention in the global culinary trend thanks to its delicious flavor,
health benefits, and even aesthetic value. From the traditional Kimchi & Bibimbap, to the pop-culture inspired Chimaek (chicken & beer) & Korean BBQ – make sure not to miss this delicious journey in Korea!

The Korea MICE Bureau offers associations and corporate groups generous and highly customizable support to successfully host international meetings and business events in Korea.

Enjoy tons of benefits such as complimentary banquet for delegates, cultural programs and tours, performances, high quality Korean souvenirs, and more.

Korea MICE Bureau’s dedicated and knowledgeable professionals are always ready to assist and provide you with highly customizable support programs to make your meetings successful and memorable in Korea.

We serve as liaison to local convention bureaus, venues, PCO, and DMC to ensure an organized planning and successful execution of events.

KTO Canada Office:

Reach out to KTO Canada Office as you start planning your event in Korea.

Support extended by KTO Office includes:

  • Recommendation on the type of unique experiences your delegates can enjoy in each city.
  • Provide information on DMCs and hotel sales offices.
  • Review the program, pre/post extensions and spousal activities.
  • Discussion and provide information on monetary support for your conference/event/incentive. (Changes annually)
  • Provide recommendation on must have / needed documentations and local resources.