Seoul Tourism Organization

The Seoul Tourism Organization (STO; Korean: 서울관광재단) is a public interest corporation established by local governments in Seoul, South Korea. 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.^[1]

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.^[2]

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 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

Official Web site

Visit Seoul - Official Visitor Guide:^[3]
Official Agency's Website:^[4]
Overview of the Agency via YouTube:^[5]

References

^ Korea Tourism Organization https://visitkorea.org.au/
^ 서울관광재단, 'MICE 종합지원센터'→'코로나19 긴급대응센터'로 전환(MICE Comprehensive Support Center and Corona 19 Emergency Response Center) https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3875838
^ Welcome to Seoul Website :http://visitseoul.net/
^ Seoul Tourism Organization Agency's Website http://www.sto.or.kr
^ Overview of the Agency via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfEUxfla4Is

[1] Korea Tourism Organization https://visitkorea.org.au/

[2] 서울관광재단, 'MICE 종합지원센터'→'코로나19 긴급대응센터'로 전환(MICE Comprehensive Support Center and Corona 19 Emergency Response Center) https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3875838

[3] Welcome to Seoul Website :http://visitseoul.net/

[4] Seoul Tourism Organization Agency's Website http://www.sto.or.kr

[5] Overview of the Agency via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfEUxfla4Is

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