The Korea MICE Bureau (KMB) has stepped up its efforts to make hosting international meetings in South Korea more competitive by expanding its Korea Convention Support Programme.
Organisers applying through the programme using the KMB’s online Request for Proposal system during March will also be eligible for additional benefits, the bureau said.
The range of benefits and eligibility are determined by an event’s size and duration. For events running at least three days, and with either more than 100 overseas attendees or 50 attendees in total if organised by an international body, there are benefits, including a complimentary banquet for delegates, cultural programmes and tours, performances, and high-quality Korean souvenirs.
Larger events with a minimum of 1,000 attendees can receive all the above plus digital welcome signage and a special concierge desk at Incheon International Airport, an on-site cultural booth, and pre- and post-tours organised by the KMB.
In addition, events with at least 3,000 attendees are eligible for their own immigration checkpoint at the airport to speed up processing.
Complimentary KMB bidding support services are also offered to those seeking to bring an event to Korea, including site inspections inclusive of airfare and accommodation, while the KMB offers to act as a central liaison between event organisers and local service providers.
As with the above, eligibility criteria applies. Those who sign up online for the convention support programme before 31 March will receive free Korean souvenirs for their event delegates.
In 2016, the KMB revamped its official website, offering a range of online tools to help international planners. The RFP page allows planners to upload up to 100Mb of documentation for review. To access this and other online tools, such as a venue and accommodation database, downloadable guides, and more, visit: www.koreaconvention.org
