Gyeonggi Province and Tourism Organization Host Successful Local Travel Partners Meetup
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization held the '2026 Gyeonggi Local Travel Partners Meetup Day' with 36 local travel partners, 22 cities/counties, and tourism industry officials.
- The event aimed to share regional tourism content and discuss cooperation, attracting over 200 attendees who explored various local tourism offerings.
- Business consultations between cities and partners led to over 50 proposals for new projects, strengthening public-private collaboration for local tourism development.
Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization successfully hosted the '2026 Gyeonggi Local Travel Partners Meetup Day' on June 23rd. The event brought together 36 local travel partners, representatives from 22 cities and counties, and other tourism industry stakeholders. Over 200 participants gathered to share regional tourism content and explore avenues for collaboration.
The meetup featured a diverse range of local travel partners, including those specializing in tourism and experiences, platforms, culture and arts, tourism consulting, media, and merchandise. These partners showcased unique local tourism resources and content. Attendees participated in a stamp tour and networking activities at promotional booths, gaining a deeper understanding of Gyeonggi Province's local tourism offerings through direct experiences.
Business consultations, facilitated through pre-arranged matching, allowed cities and partners to discuss potential collaborations. Over 50 proposals for new projects and plans for 2027 were presented to the cities, reinforcing practical public-private cooperation. The Gyeonggi Tourism Organization plans to expand this network and support the commercialization and market expansion of tourism content tailored to regional characteristics.
A representative from the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization stated, "This event was a meaningful opportunity for local tourism companies and cities operating in Gyeonggi Province to meet directly, discuss cooperation possibilities, and create new business opportunities." The organization aims to further vitalize Gyeonggi's local tourism ecosystem by connecting private sector creativity with regional tourism resources.
This event was a meaningful opportunity for local tourism companies and cities operating in Gyeonggi Province to meet directly, discuss cooperation possibilities, and create new business opportunities.
Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.