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Seoul
Supporting your event
S
eoul’s rapidly
expanding meetings
industry is the perfect
partner for every event
planner, whether they are
looking to hold successful
corporate meetings or host
global events as large as the
G20 summit. In addition, Seoul
is actively working to tailor
its services for the European
market through ongoing
interaction with buyers, media
and industry professionals at
various industry events.
Financial Support for
International Conferences
and Meetings
It is easier than ever to quality
for financial support in Seoul,
which is available for events
that meet certain criteria in
terms of size and duration, and
can also include the services
outlined below. Please visit the
Seoul Convention Bureau (SCB)
homepage or contact SCB for
more information on eligibility
and the types of support
packages offered.
Site Inspections
The SCB offers
accommodation and
transportation services to
board members or executives
visiting Seoul for event feasibility
studies. This includes venue
recommendations, city
tours, and site inspections of
business events infrastructure
and local attractions. In
addition, the SCB can provide
a letter and video message of
support for proposed events
from the mayor of Seoul and
the CEO of the Seoul Tourism
Organization.
Promotional Support
For events hosted in Seoul,
the SCB provides a range
of promotional materials,
including a Meeting Planners
Guide, a leaflet outlining 10
Reasons to Choose Seoul, and
a USB of digital promotional
content. International event
attendees can also receive
the Seoul Welcome Kit,
comprising a Business Travelers
Guide, postcards and a
coupon book.
Operational Support
For logistic support at business
events, organisers can apply
for the assistance of the Seoul
Convention Supporters. These
are a highly-trained and
dedicated pool of multilingual
personnel able to provide
operational assistance for
international congresses or
other events upon request.
Learn more about SCB
services and support by visiting
http://miceseoul.com/
Contact Us
Address: (110-460) 8, 9Fl. 49, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea
Tel: +82-2-3788-0821
Fax: +82-2-3788-0899
Email: [email protected]
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