ITB ASIA NEWS 2023 - DAY 1 EDITION

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I REGION I ASIA I ADVERTORIAL © P. Kelor Jakarta, at the heart of MICE tourism Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Department are participating in ITB Asia this year with the aim of promoting regional tourism on the international stage The show is of strategic importance for Jakarta with its focus on Leisure, MICE, Corporate and Travel Technology, making it the main meeting place for the travel and tourism industry to network and conduct business in the region. It is very important for DKI Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Department to promote regional tourism overseas now as Jakarta will soon no longer be the national capital of Indonesia. Jakarta is optimistic, however, that it will remain a popular destination for MICE venues, strengthening its strategic position in the economic sector. All the transportation provided is designed to work together as a system, making it easier for tourists to explore Jakarta. The city offers 24-hour entertainment and is a melting pot for diversity, art, culture and culinary arts in Indonesia and the world STAND L 033 Jakarta has become a main MICE destination in the ASEAN region, due in part to its various city charms and urban tourist attractions. The diversity of its historical, natural, cultural, religious, culinary, film and convention offerings are the main elements attracting tourists to Jakarta today. © P. Macan In line with its many tourist options, Jakarta also provides complete facilities for land, sea and air accessibility. There are more than 40 international airlines with over 20 flights a day arriving to Jakarta. Currently, Jakarta has also developed a lot of infrastructure including the airport, city toll roads, MRT, LRT, and air-conditioned city buses. 12 ITB ASIA NEWS • WEDNESDAY 25 OCTOBER 2023 itb-asia-news.com

ADVERTORIAL I REGION I ASIA I Seoul: a prime destination for MICE and bleisure Ki Yon Kil, Seoul Tourism Organisation's President and CEO, shared his thoughts on Seoul's growth as a MICE destination: "Seoul presents itself as Asia’s leading MICE city, and it's easy to see why. With convenient MICE infrastructure and diverse MICE content combined with the boom of the Korean wave and its image as a “safe city” during the pandemic, many business events are being held in Seoul today. The Seoul Convention Bureau (SCB) has been closely collaborating with qualified MICE companies in Seoul in order to enable the hosting of high-quality MICE events. The SCB manages a unique pool of 70 venues in categories like traditional houses; museums and galleries; cultural complexes; and dining and rooftops to support events with Seoul’s unique atmosphere. It also provides a customised support program called PLUS SEOUL for every step of MICE events (bidding - promoting - hosting) to fully support the successful hosting of business events. As a result of such efforts, a distinguished media outlet has designated Seoul as the 'Best MICE City' for eight consecutive years and TIME magazine designated Seoul as one of the 50 “World’s Greatest Places of 2022,” recognising the city’s charm as a tourist destination. This has led to wider recognition of Seoul as a bleisure city to be enjoyed for both tourism and MICE. The SCB will spare no effort to support the successful hosting of MICE events and the active provision of excellent MICE services in close collaboration with the MICE industry in Seoul" STANDK K 013 STO's 8 co-exhibitors at ITB Asia AJU INCENTIVES Travellers can experience lifechanging moments in Korea with Aju Incentives, a one stop destination management company (DMC) offering bespoke solutions, expert planning and unrivaled support. JANE DMC KOREA Jane DMC Korea develops programmes for international groups and individuals from over 40 countries in places including the Middle East, Europe, Indonesia, Southeast Asia and Russia. They specialise in inbound tourism, MICE, medical tourism and international events. GRAND WALKERHILL SEOUL Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts located in the heart of Seoul is the ideal place for travellers who want to escape from busy city life and enjoy various cultural experiences. FLOATING ISLAND CONVENTION The Floating Island Convention is the only water convention facility in South Korea, located on Sebitseom Island, an artificial island and landmark of the Hangang River. BOSUK TOURS Bosuk Tours is an inbound destination management company serving tourists from Southeast Asia, the Americas and Europe. With their wealth of experience, Bosuk Tours provides top service for foreign tourists visiting Seoul and South Korea. JW MARRIOTT HOTEL SEOUL The JW Marriott Hotel Seoul is located in Shinsegae Central City, a hub of shopping, culture and transportation. It features 379 guest rooms, including two penthouses and 32 suites. E-LAND CRUISE E-Land Cruise has been operating since 1986 and is now the only river cruise company in Seoul. With E-Land Cruise, travellers can experience a special voyage across Seoul from east to west. NANTA Nanta is a nonverbal comedy show that combines drama with Samulnori from Korean folk music. Everyone can understand what’s happening on stage without any language barriers, making it very popular among tourists. ITB ASIA NEWS • WEDNESDAY 25 OCTOBER 2023 13