The Seoul Tourism Organization (STO; ko, 서울관광재단) is a public interest corporation established by local governments in
Seoul
Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the Capital city, capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the North Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea ...
,
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed ...
. It's also called a Seoul Tourism Foundation. The organization was established on May 1, 2018. The purpose of the organization is to make Seoul an international tourist city. It is linked with
Korea Tourism Organization
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is an organization of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It is commissioned to promote the country's tourism industry.
The KTO was established in 1962 as a gove ...
.
The latest activities
The Seoul Tourism Foundation converted the existing 'MICE Comprehensive Support Center' into a 'Corona 19 Emergency Response Center' to support the emergency prevention of
COVID-19 in South Korea.
Overview
* Increased happiness of domestic tourist and foreigners
* Realization of happy life tourism for tourist and citizens
* Discover unique tourist contents and make unique tourist spots in Seoul
* Strengthening
ecotourism
Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving responsible travel (using sustainable transport) to natural areas, conserving the environment, and improving the well-being of the local people. Its purpose may be to educate the traveler, to provide fund ...
support
* Sustainable ecotourism support and industry capacity building
* Expansion of tourism governance at home and abroad
* Expansion of the added value of Seoul tourism
* Strengthening the role and capacity of public institutions
* Expansion of organizational culture of communication and collaboration
* Foundation for organizational innovation through change
Main Roles
Tourism product and resource development Seoul's official experience tourism content portal site, Onemore Trip Seoul Tour Free Pass Discover Seoul Patt Hallyu tourism
* Excellent Tourism Product Certification System
* Activation of alternative accommodation
Seoul walking tour with cultural tourism guide Tourist Information and Services
* Seoul Official Tourist Information Site-Visit Seoul.net
Tourist Information Center
Seoul tour guide and map Seoul 7017 Tourist Facilities
* Festivals and events
Seoul Fair Tourism International Forum Seoul Summer Sale Seoul Lantern Festival
* Overseas PR Marketing
Overseas briefing sessions and trade fair participation Vitalization of Medical Tourism
See also
*
Korea Tourism Organization
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is an organization of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It is commissioned to promote the country's tourism industry.
The KTO was established in 1962 as a gove ...
*
Outline of South Korea
Official Web site
* Seoul Tourism Multilingual Official :
* Official Agency's Website:
* Overview of the Agency via YouTube:
[Overview of the Agency via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfEUxfla4Is]
References
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2018 establishments in South Korea
Tourism in Seoul