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THE HOME OF
                                                                                                                                                                                        TAEKWONDO
                                                                                                                                                                 With 50 million participants,
                                                                                                                                                                   taekwondo is big business
                                                                                                                                                                 for Korea’s tourism industry
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Sports tourism trade news and features                                                                                                                                      www.sportstravelnews.info




WILL THE BOLT
STRIKE AGAIN?
Daegu aims to benefit from the ‘Usain Bolt effect’ in 2011
EVER since Usain Bolt smashed three                will be aiming to benefit from the same success          Daegu Stadium, which has a capacity of more
world records at the Beijing 2008                  and positive feedback as received by Berlin.            than 66,000 and is the largest in Korea.
Olympic Games everything he has                       The mountainous city – population of 2.5                The $265million facility is only eight
touched has turned to gold.                        million – prepared for 2011 by hosting the              kilometres away from the Daegu International
   The Jamaican sprinter – nicknamed the           Colorful Daegu Pre-Championships Meeting on             Airport and three kilometres from the athletes’
‘Lightning Bolt’ – not only won three              September 25, 2009. A high level of sporting            village – a purpose-built venue for the event.
gold medals in China, but at the                    talent, including sprinters Tyson Gay and Asafa           The village itself will have its own state-of-
World Athletics Championships in                    Powell, were watched by a television audience          the-art training zones, accommodation
Berlin in August 2009 he broke his                   of 46.7 million households worldwide.                  space for up to 3,500 people and is due
own 100m and 200m world records                             The IAAF (International                            to be completed by March 2011.
and won a gold in the 4x100m relay.                               Association of Athletics                         The Daegu Citizen’s Stadium
   This success has meant Bolt has not only                                 Federations)                         will also be utilised as a
                                                                                                                 training venue for
                                                                                                                                                                     BUSAN’S 2020
become the biggest star of global athletics,
but he has also emerged as one of sport’s most                                                                   athletes.
recognisable faces – with a fanbase to match.
   Similar to the ‘Tiger Woods effect’ in golf,
Bolt has equally become a must-see icon.
   Bolt’s efforts not only gave Berlin front and
                                                   and its
                                                   Coordination
                                                   Commission visited
                                                                                                                                                                    OLYMPIC DREAM
back-page media coverage, but sports market        Daegu for the first time from                                                                                  SPORT and government officials in Busan have
information portal Sportcal.com (www.sportcal.     September 25-26, 2009 to                                                              Daegu has previously    announced that the city will bid to host the 2020
com) also ranked the German city at number         make checks on the city’s                                              hosted FIFA World Cup football         summer Olympic Games.
one in its 2009 Sport Cities and Nations Guide.    progress and developments                                            matches in 2002 and in April 2009           Korea’s second biggest city – population of more
   While Berlin looks back at a fantastic year,    ahead of 2011. The                                                   the Daegu Marathon was held on the       than 3.6 million – will aim to bring the Olympic
one city eagerly watching the developments has     Coordination Commission                                            same route for which the 2011 World        Games back to the country after Seoul held the
been Daegu – the Korean host city for the next     will also visit twice in 2010.                                     Championships will be run.                 sporting festival in 1988.
World Athletics Championships in 2011.               Being held from August                                          ■ For more information on Daegu and                                             TURN TO PAGE 7
   Not only will Daegu hope that Bolt can shine    27-September 4, the 2011                                          the 2011 World Athletics Championships
again in 2011, but event organisers, tourism       World Championships                                               see http://english.visitkorea.or.kr and
professionals and sporting officials in Korea       will take place at the                                            http://english.daegu2011.org




                                                                             KOREA GEARS UP FOR ITS
                                                                             FORMULA ONE GP DEBUT
                                                                           HISTORY will be made when Korea
                                                                           hosts its first ever Formula One grand
                                                                                                                        province in the south-western corner
                                                                                                                        of the country. The $35billion
                                                                                                                                                                   IT’S THIRD TIME
                                                                           prix in 2010.
                                                                              The world’s F1 global community –
                                                                                                                        J Project will regenerate the province
                                                                                                                        and will feature golf courses, theme       LUCKY FOR 2018
                                                                           drivers, teams, officials and thousands      parks, hotels, a casino, a shopping      PYEONGCHANG will again bid to host the Winter
                                                                           of spectators – will descend on the          mall and sporting facilities.            Olympic Games in 2018 – after missing out on
                                                                           country on October 17, 2010.                    KAVO (Korea Auto Valley Operation)    the 2010 and 2014 events.
                                                                              The event will take place at a            is managing the F1 project, which            The county has big plans for the bid – including
                                                                           purpose-built circuit in a new tourism       will play a major role in Jeonnam’s      the new $1.8billion Alpensia Resort, which features
                                                                           development called the ‘J Project’ in        long-term development plans.             hotels, Olympic-standard ski facilities, an alpine-style
                                                                           Jeonnam, located in the Jeollanam-do                            TURN TO PAGE SIX      village and three world-class golf courses.
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                     This special supplement has been published by Sports Travel News in conjunction with the Korea Tourism Organization
2                                                                                                                                              www.sportstravelnews.info              www.sportstravelnews.info                                                                                                                                                                                                 3
                                      FORWARD BY KTO PRESIDENT AND CEO CHARM LEE
    WHAT’S
    INSIDE                         ‘We welcome
    PAGES
                                   the pinnacle                                                                                                                      NEW ROLE:
                                                                                                                                                                Naturalised Korean
                                                                                                                                                                   Charm Lee was




                                   of sporting
                                                                                                                                                                         appointed
      4-5                                                                                                                                                                 president
                                                                                                                                                                       and CEO of
    Sporting                                                                                                                                                            the Korean
                                                                                                                                                                           Tourism
     map of                                                                                                                                                           Organization
                                                                                                                                                                            in July
     Korea                                                                                                                                                                    2009




                                   endeavour’
                                   WITH the designation of 2010 as ‘Visit                sports tourism supplement showcasing Korea’s
                                                                                         great diversity through the objective eyes of
                                   Korea Year’ and the hosting of mega events
                                   such as the G20 Summit, the 2011 UNWTO                Sports Travel News.




                                                                                                                                                                                       KOREA’S OPEN FOR
                                   General Assembly and the 2012 World Expo                 As you will gather by reading this paper, Korea
                                                                                         is both a place to invest in and make dividends
            PAGE 6                 Yeosu Korea over the coming years, Korea is
                                   set to be firmly in the spotlight.
                                                                                         from. Using the magnificent facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       EVENTS CALENDAR
                                                                                         available throughout the country, from major
    Major investment in golf          Korea’s reputation as a formidable host of
                                   international exhibitions, conferences and events
                                                                                         exhibition complexes and stadia, through                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SPORT AND CULTURE
                                                                                         to traditional palaces, dojos and hotels, the
                                   stretches back decades and includes the 1988          country is ready for business.
                                   Olympic Games and the 2002 FIFA World Cup.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             January 2010




                                                                                                                                                                                       SPORTS BUSINESS
                                                                                            Whatever the event, there will be a                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ■ Daegwallyeong Snow Flower Festival
                                      Using our expertise, knowledge and passion,        place, space and expert ready to organise                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Taebaeksan Snow Festival
                                   we welcome the pinnacle of sporting endeavour         your biggest or smallest requirement.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     http://festival.taebaek.go.kr
                                   to our peninsula and will use previous successful        We would like you to join us on this                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ■ Polar Bear Swimming Contest
                                   events as precedent to promote the country’s          journey of opportunity.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ■ Seogwipo Penguin Swimming Festival
                                   first ever Formula One race in the Jeollanam-do                                   Charm Lee
                                   province and the World Athletics Championships                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          March 2010
                                                                                                    KTO President and CEO                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ■ Seoul International Marathon, Seoul
                                   in Daegu over the next two years.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               http://marathon.donga.com
                                      Another first is my appointment as president
                                   and CEO of the Korea Tourism Organization                                                                                                           With world-class international events and state-of-the-art facilities, Korea has many opportunities for                                                                            July 2010
                                   – and the first naturalised Korean in history to
                                   take up a top government post. My appointment          FACTFILE                                                                                     the travel and sports industries to generate new business in a sports-mad market with huge potential.                                                                 ■ Boryeong Mud Festival, Daecheon Beach
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      www.mudfestival.or.kr
                                   reflects the Korean government’s willingness to          ■ Name: Charm Lee
           PAGE 7                  open up a high level government public office to a
                                   foreign born professional individual.
                                                                                           ■ Date of birth: April 3, 1954
                                                                                                                                                                                                 HOW THE KTO CAN HELP                                                  TOURISM TRADE POTENTIAL
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          August 2010
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ■ The World Taekwondo Hanmadang, Seoul
                                                                                           ■ Place of birth: Germany                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                www.kukkiwon.or.kr/english
     A land of opportunity            With my extensive understanding and
                                   experiences of cross cultures, I will do my best
                                                                                           (naturalised Korean in 1986)
                                                                                           ■ Position: President and CEO of the                                                        The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is the first point of contact if         Korea’s reputation as a global sports destination has helped attract                               September 2010
                                   to elevate the Korean tourism industry through          Korean Tourism Organization                                                                 you wish to discuss business opportunities. The KTO can provide               events such as the Olympic Games in 1988 and the FIFA World Cup                          ■ Chungju Martian Arts Festival, Chungju
                                   measures such as promoting cultural tourism and                                                                                                     assistance and expertise in the following services:                           finals. With F1 and the World Athletics Championships on its way                                 www.martialarts.or.kr
                                                                                           ■ Career highlights:
                                   expansion of tourism infrastructures from the           • 1992-1994: Director of Korean-German                                                                                                                                    there are huge business opportunities.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        October 17, 2010
                                   perspective of a consumer.                              Chamber of Commerce and Industry                                                            ■ Destination information – cities, sporting facilities, resorts, UNESCO                                                                                              ■ Formula One Korean Grand Prix, Jeonnam
                                      Korea remains an economic powerhouse and             • 2000-2002: Member of Visit Korea Year                                                     World Heritage sites.                                                         ■ Agents and operators: devise tours and packages to events such as the                            www.f1korea.go.kr
                                   regional hub in Asia, strengthened by Incheon           Committee                                                                                                                                                                 2010 Formula One Korean GP; the 2011 World Athletics Championships;
                                   International Airport being voted ‘2009 World’s         • 2009-present: Member of the Korean Food                                                   ■ Ground handling services – a network of partner travel companies that       Taekwondo-theme holidays; and pre-season football trips.                                               July 2011
                                   Best Airport’ by Skytrax.                               Promotion Body                                                                              can deal with all logistical issues on the ground.                                                                                                             ■ Chuncheon Open International Taekwondo Championships
                                      Therefore, it is a great honour to introduce our                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               http://koreaopentkd.org
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ■ Cruise industry: there are now more than 10 ports for which liners can
                                                                                                                                                                                       ■ Tourist information services – through educational seminars and press       dock. Currently under construction is an 18km-long canal linking the Han                    August 27-September 4, 2011
                                                                                                                                                                                       trips, presentations, provision of information, brochure display materials,   River in Seoul and the West Sea nearby Incheon, which will allow cruise               ■ 2011 World Athletics Championships, Daegu



                                   PUBLISHING INFORMATION
                                                                                                                                                                                       DVD and image library access and assistance with the development of tour      boats/tours to dock in the heart of the capital city.                                        http://english.daegu2011.org
                                                                                                                                                                                       products to Korea.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ■ Hotels: with the potential hosting of a winter or summer Olympic                          September 16-October 1, 2011
          PAGE 8                                                                                                                                                                       ■ Cooperation with autonomous governments and affiliated organisations.       Games, International Olympic Committee guidelines state that the winning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ■ 2011 AIBA World Boxing Championships, Busan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     bid must have the right number of hotels beds on offer. There is potential
    WTM exhibiting partners                       PUBLISHING DETAILS                                        EDITOR
                                                                                                                                                                                       ■ Cooperation with international organisations such as PATA, ASTA, WTA,       for emerging destinations and the expansion of Korea’s lodging options.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            EXHIBITIONS AND MEETINGS

                                                                                                                                                                                       APEC and ASEAN.                                                                                                                                                                      July 2010
                                           This supplement was first published in                          Mike Starling                                                                                                                                             ■ Medical tourism: Korea offers a diverse programme – from Zen                           ■ World Taekwondo Culture EXPO, Jeonju
                                         November 2009 by Sports Travel News in                                                                                                        ■ ‘International Conference One-Stop Service’ – for any organisation          meditation in a Buddhist temple, spa and wellness, to treatment and                                 www.wtcexpo.net
                                      conjunction with the Korea Tourism Organization                    CONTRIBUTOR                                                                   wishing to host a convention in Korea, the KTO can provide for all your       healthcare. The Council for Korea Medicine Overseas Promotion (CKMP)                            November 25-27, 2010
                                                                                                          Ramy Salameh                                                                 needs (including information on procedures, documentation and sponsors).      is a government-private joint initiative founded to internationally promote              ■ Asia Tourism Promotion Symposium
                                                   Sports Travel News                                                                                                                                                                                                healthcare in Korea. Currently more than 30 hospitals and clinics are actively        Seoul Kyoyuk Munhwa Hoekwan (TEMF), Seoul
                                               mike@sportstravelnews.info                                 PHOTOGRAPHY                                                                  ■ One of KTO’s roles is managing the Jungman Golf Club on Jeju Island.        involved as a CKMP member. See www.koreahealthtour.co.kr
                                                                                                                                                                                       Contact the KTO regarding golf tournament hosting and use of the club for                                                                                                               2011
                                               www.sportstravelnews.info                 All pictures are copyright of the KTO unless stated                                           MICE and business events.                                                     ■ Players, clubs and associations: pre-season football events and                            ■ United Nations World Tourism
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Organization (UNWTO) General Meeting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     friendly matches can be arranged – not just for professionals, but also
                                               Korea Tourism Organization                           PRINTING INFORMATION                                                               ■ The Seoul Global Centre: provides expats living in Seoul with services      for amateur teams. Korea has hosted many international sportsmen and                               May 27-June 3, 2012
                                              3rd Floor New Zealand House,                      Printed by Sharman & Company Ltd                                                       and information on daily living, international exchange, business and         women – tennis players, golfers, athletes, triathletes and winter sports           ■ FIS (Federation International de Ski) Congress 2012
                                             Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4TE                       Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5TD                                                      administrative affairs. The website is also an excellent resource for any     competitors to name a few – who have trained in state-of-the-art facilities.            High 1 Resort, Jeongsun, www.fis-ski.com
                                         london@knto.or.kr – www.visitkorea.or.kr                    www.sharmanandco.co.uk                                                            traveller visiting Korea on business. For more information on The Seoul
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    May 12-August 12, 2012
                                                                                                                                                                                       Global Centre see http://global.seoul.go.kr                                   ■ Sports business: with world-class MICE facilities all over the country,                   ■ 2012 World Expo, Yeosu, Korea
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Korea is an ideal destination in which to host sports exhibitions, meetings                    www.expo2012.or.kr/eng/
                             DID YOU KNOW? 369,218 stadium fans watched Korea in their seven matches when they hosted the World Cup                                                    ■ Contact the Korea Tourism Organization via email at london@knto.or.kr       and conventions.
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Korean sport                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                GANGWON-DO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ■ Features: Gangwon-do province is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            home to Korea’s top winter sport attractions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and destinations – including Pyeongchang,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Phoenix Park and the Yongpyong Resort.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1998 World Cup Ski competition and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              the 1999 Gangwon Winter Asian Games.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              In January 2009 the FIS Gangwon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Snowboard World Championships were
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    TOURISM TRADE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    NEWS IN BRIEF
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Seoul to host UNWTO


and cultural
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ■ Destinations: Pyeongchang County is in          held at the Hyundai Sungwoo Resort in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            the Taebaek Mountains region, which attracts      Dunnae-myeon Hoengseong-gun.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            more than 800,000 tourists visiting every
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            year. Phoenix Park is one of Korea’s most
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ■ Development: Currently under
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              construction is Alpensia – an all-year,            2011 general meeting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            famous destinations and Yongpyong Resort          purpose-built alpine-style village in the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Taebaek Mountain region. The development           ■ EXHIBITIONS: The Korean capital Seoul has
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            on Mount Balwangsan was the first domestic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 been chosen to host the United Nations World Tourism
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ski resort in Korea when it opened in 1975.       will include the InterContinental
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Organization (UNWTO) general meeting in 2011.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ■ Olympic dreams: Having missed out on            Pyeongchang Resort Alpensia (opening in               UNWTO members approved the decision during a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            hosting the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympic          2010); world-class Olympic ski facilities and




destinations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan. The UNWTO meeting is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Games, Pyeongchang will aim for third time        three golf courses.                                regarded as tourism’s biggest international conference and
                                                                                                                                                                                                       6                                                                                    lucky by bidding for the 2018 Games.              ■ More information: http://en.yes-pc.net/          is worth more than $13million to the local economy.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   9                                                                        ■ Sporting history: Yongpyong hosted the          and http://english.visitkorea.or.kr
                                                                                                                                                                                                               4                                                                                                                                                                                 ■ CULTURE: In August 2009 UNESCO added a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ninth site to Korea’s World Cultural Heritage list – the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          DAEJEON
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, scattered over
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 18 locations, were built over five centuries and represent
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   5                                                                                      ■ Features: Located in the centre of          New York Mets player Dae-Sung Koo.       one of the most precious cultural and historical assets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Korea, Daejeon is an international city       ■ MICE: The Daejeon Convention           Korea has preserved.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          renowned for science and technology.          Center (DCC) consists of a                  In 1997, two more sites – Changdeokgung Palace
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        convention hall, 24 meeting rooms        Complex and Hwaseong Fortress – made it to the World
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          It is the fifth largest city in Korea.

SEOUL
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Heritage site list.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ■ Sports: Daejeon was a host city             and a wide range of accommodations.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Gyeongju Historic Areas and Dolmen sites in Gochang,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          for the 2002 FIFA World Cup finals.           See www.dcckorea.or.kr for more          Hwasun and Ganghwa were included on the list in 2000,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Its stadium boasts 41,000 seats and           details on the DCC.                      expanding the country’s cultural heritage portfolio.
■ Population: 10,456,000 (2008 statistics);         – was built for the 2002 World Cup finals and held                                                                                                                                                                                                    was Korea’s first soccer facility with a      ■ More information:                         In 2007, the UNESCO committee inscribed Jeju
258,000 non-Korean residents.                       the opening ceremony. The state-of-the-art facility                                                                                                                                                                                                   retractable roof. Baseball is a popular       www.daejeoncvb.or.kr and                 Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes.
■ Features: UNESCO World Heritage sites;            has a capacity of 68,476.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             sport and the city is home to former          www.daejeon.go.kr


                                                                                                                       INCHEON
more than 63 airlines from 40 countries connect     ■ Sports on offer: Football; horse racing; baseball;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ■ G-20 SUMMIT: Korea will chair the G-20
to Seoul.                                           basketball; volleyball and martial arts.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Summit in 2010 and several cities across the country are
■ Transportation: Seoul has an extensive range of   ■ MICE: Seoul is a top convention city with the                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              preparing for hosting duties.
bus services and a modern subway network.           COEX Convention and Exhibition Center the main                     ■ Features: Incheon is a port city and a major                                                                                                                                                                                                                               The G-20 summit will attract more than 15,000 foreign
■ Sporting history: Seoul held the 1988 Olympic     facility. See www.coex.co.kr for more information.                 business hub in north east Asia.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          delegates to Korea.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             GYEONGJU
Games with more than 160 nations taking part.       ■ More information: www.visitseoul.net and                         ■ Sporting history: From September 18-October 4,                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The host city will be announced by the Korean
The city’s main stadium – known as Sangam Stadium   www.seoulwelcome.com                                               2014, Incheon will be the host city of the 17th Asian                                                                                                                                                                                                                     government at the end of November 2009.
                                                                                                                       Games. See http://eng.incheon2014ag.org/
                                                                                                                       ■ Golf: SKY72 is the largest golf course in north                                                                                                                                      ■ Features: Known as the                  ■ Sports and facilities:                 ■ AIRPORTS: Incheon International Airport was
                                                                                                                       east Asia and is located at Incheon Airport. The course                                                                                                                                ‘museum without walls’, tourist           Gyeongju city has two stadiums,          named the 2009 World’s Best Airport in the World Airport
                                                                                                                       includes the Dream Golf Range; the 54-hole Bada                                                                                                                                        attractions include the National          a number of gymnasiums, tennis           Awards announced by Skytrax.

                                                              GWANGJU &
                                                                                                                       Course and the 18-hole Haneul Course.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The World Airport Awards are based on the results
                        UNESCO                                                                                         ■ Outdoor activities: Songdo Amusement Park                                                                      1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Museum, Tumuli Park,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cheomseongdae Observatory,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        courts and is a destination that can
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        cater for many sports including          from 8.6 million questionnaires completed by airline
                        WORLD                                                                                          Sledding Hills is open throughout the year. Walking                                                                                                                                    Mount Namsan, Wolseong,                   field hockey, horse riding, archery,     passengers in 2008-2009, covering more than 190

                       HERITAGE                               JEOLLANAM-DO                                             and cycling are popular at Mount Manisan – 496.4
                                                                                                                       metres above sea level.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    7                         Daereungwon and Hwangnyongsa.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ■ Culture: Seokguram Grotto and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        athletics, cycling, walking and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        traditional events.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 airports worldwide.

                                                                                                                       ■ Business: The Korean government has designated                                                                                                                                       Bulguksa Temple are registered on         ■ More information:                      ■ TOURISM: With an aim of attracting more than 10
                         SITES                                ■ Features: Gwangju is the largest city
                                                              in Jeolla-do and is developing into Korea’s              Incheon city as the country’s first Free Economic Zone.
                                                                                                                       ■ MICE: The new Songdo ConvensiA – located
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3                     the list of World Cultural Heritages.     www.gyeongju.go.kr                       million tourists by 2010, the Korean Ministry of Culture,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Sports and Tourism has designated 2010 and 2011 as
                                                              cultural capital.
                                                                                                                       in the Songdo district in Incheon – offers 102,166                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ‘Visit Korea Years’.
       (as numbered on map)                                   ■ Population: Gwangju – 1,406,324;
                                                                                                                       square metres of exhibition space.
                       1
                                                              Jeollanam-do – 1,994,011.                                                                                                                    6                                                                                                                                                                                     ■ HOTELS: In September 2009 Marriott opened its

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ULSAN
                                                              ■ Sporting events: On October 17, 2010,                  ■ Transport: The city is home to Incheon
                                                                                                                       International Airport - the world’s top airport as                                                                                                                                                                                                                        new hotel in Seoul – The Courtyard by Marriott Seoul
     ■ Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon,                     Yeongam will host the Formula One grand prix                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Times Square.
                                                              – the first ever in Korea.                               voted in the World Airport Awards.
        the Depositories for the Tripitaka                                                                             ■ More information: www.into.or.kr                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The property includes 214 rooms, 10 suites and 59
                                                              ■ Outdoor activities: The major tourist                                                                                                                                                                                                             ■ Features: It is the largest            Ulsan is also home to Korea
             Koreana Woodblocks                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  executive rooms plus a gym and business centre.
                                                              attraction is Mount Mudeungsan Provincial                                                                                                                                                                                                           industrial city and major tourist        National League side Ulsan
                       2                                      Park. The top has three rock peaks called                                                                                                                                                                                                           attractions include Ulgi Park, Ulgi      Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.                ■ AIRLINES: Passengers of Asiana Airlines will be
                                                              Cheonwongbong, Jiwongbong, and                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Lighthouse and Mount Gajisan             ■ Activities: Factory tours;          able to benefit from a new ticket – Star Alliance’s Circle
              ■ Jongmyo Shrine                                Inwonbong, also known as the “Jeongsang                                                                                                                  6                                                                                          Provincial Park.                         walking in Ulgi Park; and the         North Asia Fare.
                                                              Three”. Climbing, mountaineering and hiking                                                                                                                                                                                                         ■ Sports: Ulsan Munsu Football           Shin-myung Jeong-ja Beach area
                       3                                      are popular sports.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Stadium is home to K-League              welcomes visitors all year round.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The multi-carrier fare is valid on Asiana Airlines,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Air China, ANA and Shanghai Airlines for flights
    ■ Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple                    ■ Aviation: Gwangju Airport and Muan                                                                                                                                                                                                                football club Ulsan Hyundai              ■ More information:                   between China, including Hong Kong and Macau,
                                                              International Airport.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Horang-i (Ulsan Hyundai Tigers).         http://english.ulsan.go.kr/           Japan and Korea. See http://ukflyasiana.com
                       4                                      ■ MICE: The Kimdaejung Convention
       ■ Changdeokgung Palace Complex                         Center opened in 2005 and the Gwangju                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ■ HOTELS: As part of Accor’s expansion plans for
                                                              Convention & Visitors Bureau was launched                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          the Asia Pacific region, a new Mercure hotel will be built
                       5                                      in October 2007. For more information see                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          in Seoul. The 150-room Mercure Ambassador Seoul
             ■ Hwaseong Fortress                              www.kdjcenter.or.kr                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dongdaemun will be opened in the fashion district.
                                                              ■ More information: www.gwangjucvb.or.kr
                       6                                      and http://eng.gwangju.go.kr/

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              BUSAN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ■ AIRLINES: To celebrate its 40th anniversary,
           ■ Gochang, Hwasun and                                                                                                                                                 Picture courtesy of                                                                                                                                                                                             Korean Air has embarked on the refurbishment of all its

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           DAEGU
                                                                                                                                                                                   http://mapsof.net                                                                                                                                                                                             mid and long-haul passenger aircraft by installing them
            Ganghwa Dolmen Sites                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 with next generation premium seats.

                                                              JEJU-DO ISLAND
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ■ Features: Korea’s second                 40 different kind of sports enjoyed
                       7                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       biggest city, Busan is the country’s       in Busan, especially sailing.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Until April 2011, Korean Air will refurbish 32 mid- and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ■ Features: Daegu is the fourth      and three 2002 FIFA World Cup                                                                                                    long-haul passenger aircraft with the installation of the
           ■ Gyeongju Historic Areas                                                                                                                                                                                       largest city in Korea after Seoul,   matches. The Daegu Stadium was                 number one port – giving easy              ■ Festival city: Busan’s festivals     Kosmo Suites (first class), Prestige Sleeper (prestige
                                                              ■ Features: Jeju is the premier tourist destination in Korea. The volcanic                                                                                   Busan and Incheon – and it is a      the biggest stadium at the 2002                access to southern Japan. It has           attract thousands of tourists each     class) and New Economy (economy class) seats.
                       8                                      island is 73km wide and 41km long and has been designated as a                                                                                               basin surrounded by mountains.       World Cup and also hosts the                   also been ranked the eighth most           year. Events include the Busan
     ■ Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes                    UNESCO World Heritage site since 2007.                                                                                                                       Three UNESCO World Culture           Daegu Marathon every year.                     popular city in Asia.                      International Motor Show, the Sea      ■ HOTELS: The Sheraton Incheon Hotel opened its
                                                              ■ Sporting history: The PGA Tour Shinhan Korea Golf Championship                                                                                             Heritage sites are situated in the   ■ MICE: Opened in 2001, EXCO                   ■ Sporting history: The 14th               Festival and the Polar Bear Swim.      doors in August 2009.
                       9                                      was held at the Jungman Golf Club in November 2004. Popular sports on                                                       8                                city’s vicinity.                     (Daegu Exhibition and Convention               Asian Games were held in Busan             ■ MICE: The city has a large             Based in the Incheon Free Economic Zone, the
                                                              the island include scuba diving; deep-sea boat fishing; horse riding and                                                                                     ■ Sporting events: The 13th          Center) is undergoing expansion                from September 29-October 14               selection of exhibition venues, with   property is Songdo’s first international deluxe five-star
      ■ Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
                                                              clay shooting.                                                                                                                                               World Athletics Championships        plans which will see its size double           2002. The success of this event            the biggest being BEXCO (Busan         hotel and the first LEED rated (Leadership in Energy
                                                              ■ MICE: State-of-the-art facilities include the ICC Jeju (International                                                                                      will be held in Daegu from           by 2011. See www.excodaegu.com                 has prompted Busan city officials          Exhibition & Convention Center).       and Environmental Design) hotel in Korea.
      See http://english.visitkorea.or.kr                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      to launch a bid to host the 2020           See www.bexco.co.kr
                                                              Convention Center Jeju). Its largest space – Tamna Hall – can                                                                                                August 27-September 4, 2011.         ■ More information:
      for more information on Korea’s                                                                                                                                                                                      The city has previously hosted       www.daegucvb.com and                           Olympic Games.                             ■ More information:                    ■ HOTELS: Business class lodging options were
                                                              accommodate up to 4,500 participants.
         UNESCO designated sites                                                                                                                                                                                           the 2003 Summer Universiade          http://english.daegu.go.kr                     ■ Activities on offer: There are           www.busancvb.org                       increased in Seoul in June 2009 with the opening of the
                                                              ■ More information: http://english.jeju.go.kr and www.jejucvb.or.kr
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Lotte City Hotel.


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  • 1. THE HOME OF TAEKWONDO With 50 million participants, taekwondo is big business for Korea’s tourism industry TURN TO PAGE 6 Sports tourism trade news and features www.sportstravelnews.info WILL THE BOLT STRIKE AGAIN? Daegu aims to benefit from the ‘Usain Bolt effect’ in 2011 EVER since Usain Bolt smashed three will be aiming to benefit from the same success Daegu Stadium, which has a capacity of more world records at the Beijing 2008 and positive feedback as received by Berlin. than 66,000 and is the largest in Korea. Olympic Games everything he has The mountainous city – population of 2.5 The $265million facility is only eight touched has turned to gold. million – prepared for 2011 by hosting the kilometres away from the Daegu International The Jamaican sprinter – nicknamed the Colorful Daegu Pre-Championships Meeting on Airport and three kilometres from the athletes’ ‘Lightning Bolt’ – not only won three September 25, 2009. A high level of sporting village – a purpose-built venue for the event. gold medals in China, but at the talent, including sprinters Tyson Gay and Asafa The village itself will have its own state-of- World Athletics Championships in Powell, were watched by a television audience the-art training zones, accommodation Berlin in August 2009 he broke his of 46.7 million households worldwide. space for up to 3,500 people and is due own 100m and 200m world records The IAAF (International to be completed by March 2011. and won a gold in the 4x100m relay. Association of Athletics The Daegu Citizen’s Stadium This success has meant Bolt has not only Federations) will also be utilised as a training venue for BUSAN’S 2020 become the biggest star of global athletics, but he has also emerged as one of sport’s most athletes. recognisable faces – with a fanbase to match. Similar to the ‘Tiger Woods effect’ in golf, Bolt has equally become a must-see icon. Bolt’s efforts not only gave Berlin front and and its Coordination Commission visited OLYMPIC DREAM back-page media coverage, but sports market Daegu for the first time from SPORT and government officials in Busan have information portal Sportcal.com (www.sportcal. September 25-26, 2009 to Daegu has previously announced that the city will bid to host the 2020 com) also ranked the German city at number make checks on the city’s hosted FIFA World Cup football summer Olympic Games. one in its 2009 Sport Cities and Nations Guide. progress and developments matches in 2002 and in April 2009 Korea’s second biggest city – population of more While Berlin looks back at a fantastic year, ahead of 2011. The the Daegu Marathon was held on the than 3.6 million – will aim to bring the Olympic one city eagerly watching the developments has Coordination Commission same route for which the 2011 World Games back to the country after Seoul held the been Daegu – the Korean host city for the next will also visit twice in 2010. Championships will be run. sporting festival in 1988. World Athletics Championships in 2011. Being held from August ■ For more information on Daegu and TURN TO PAGE 7 Not only will Daegu hope that Bolt can shine 27-September 4, the 2011 the 2011 World Athletics Championships again in 2011, but event organisers, tourism World Championships see http://english.visitkorea.or.kr and professionals and sporting officials in Korea will take place at the http://english.daegu2011.org KOREA GEARS UP FOR ITS FORMULA ONE GP DEBUT HISTORY will be made when Korea hosts its first ever Formula One grand province in the south-western corner of the country. The $35billion IT’S THIRD TIME prix in 2010. The world’s F1 global community – J Project will regenerate the province and will feature golf courses, theme LUCKY FOR 2018 drivers, teams, officials and thousands parks, hotels, a casino, a shopping PYEONGCHANG will again bid to host the Winter of spectators – will descend on the mall and sporting facilities. Olympic Games in 2018 – after missing out on country on October 17, 2010. KAVO (Korea Auto Valley Operation) the 2010 and 2014 events. The event will take place at a is managing the F1 project, which The county has big plans for the bid – including purpose-built circuit in a new tourism will play a major role in Jeonnam’s the new $1.8billion Alpensia Resort, which features development called the ‘J Project’ in long-term development plans. hotels, Olympic-standard ski facilities, an alpine-style Jeonnam, located in the Jeollanam-do TURN TO PAGE SIX village and three world-class golf courses. TURN TO PAGE 7 This special supplement has been published by Sports Travel News in conjunction with the Korea Tourism Organization
  • 2. 2 www.sportstravelnews.info www.sportstravelnews.info 3 FORWARD BY KTO PRESIDENT AND CEO CHARM LEE WHAT’S INSIDE ‘We welcome PAGES the pinnacle NEW ROLE: Naturalised Korean Charm Lee was of sporting appointed 4-5 president and CEO of Sporting the Korean Tourism map of Organization in July Korea 2009 endeavour’ WITH the designation of 2010 as ‘Visit sports tourism supplement showcasing Korea’s great diversity through the objective eyes of Korea Year’ and the hosting of mega events such as the G20 Summit, the 2011 UNWTO Sports Travel News. KOREA’S OPEN FOR General Assembly and the 2012 World Expo As you will gather by reading this paper, Korea is both a place to invest in and make dividends PAGE 6 Yeosu Korea over the coming years, Korea is set to be firmly in the spotlight. from. Using the magnificent facilities EVENTS CALENDAR available throughout the country, from major Major investment in golf Korea’s reputation as a formidable host of international exhibitions, conferences and events exhibition complexes and stadia, through SPORT AND CULTURE to traditional palaces, dojos and hotels, the stretches back decades and includes the 1988 country is ready for business. Olympic Games and the 2002 FIFA World Cup. January 2010 SPORTS BUSINESS Whatever the event, there will be a ■ Daegwallyeong Snow Flower Festival Using our expertise, knowledge and passion, place, space and expert ready to organise Taebaeksan Snow Festival we welcome the pinnacle of sporting endeavour your biggest or smallest requirement. http://festival.taebaek.go.kr to our peninsula and will use previous successful We would like you to join us on this ■ Polar Bear Swimming Contest events as precedent to promote the country’s journey of opportunity. ■ Seogwipo Penguin Swimming Festival first ever Formula One race in the Jeollanam-do Charm Lee province and the World Athletics Championships March 2010 KTO President and CEO ■ Seoul International Marathon, Seoul in Daegu over the next two years. http://marathon.donga.com Another first is my appointment as president and CEO of the Korea Tourism Organization With world-class international events and state-of-the-art facilities, Korea has many opportunities for July 2010 – and the first naturalised Korean in history to take up a top government post. My appointment FACTFILE the travel and sports industries to generate new business in a sports-mad market with huge potential. ■ Boryeong Mud Festival, Daecheon Beach www.mudfestival.or.kr reflects the Korean government’s willingness to ■ Name: Charm Lee PAGE 7 open up a high level government public office to a foreign born professional individual. ■ Date of birth: April 3, 1954 HOW THE KTO CAN HELP TOURISM TRADE POTENTIAL August 2010 ■ The World Taekwondo Hanmadang, Seoul ■ Place of birth: Germany www.kukkiwon.or.kr/english A land of opportunity With my extensive understanding and experiences of cross cultures, I will do my best (naturalised Korean in 1986) ■ Position: President and CEO of the The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is the first point of contact if Korea’s reputation as a global sports destination has helped attract September 2010 to elevate the Korean tourism industry through Korean Tourism Organization you wish to discuss business opportunities. The KTO can provide events such as the Olympic Games in 1988 and the FIFA World Cup ■ Chungju Martian Arts Festival, Chungju measures such as promoting cultural tourism and assistance and expertise in the following services: finals. With F1 and the World Athletics Championships on its way www.martialarts.or.kr ■ Career highlights: expansion of tourism infrastructures from the • 1992-1994: Director of Korean-German there are huge business opportunities. October 17, 2010 perspective of a consumer. Chamber of Commerce and Industry ■ Destination information – cities, sporting facilities, resorts, UNESCO ■ Formula One Korean Grand Prix, Jeonnam Korea remains an economic powerhouse and • 2000-2002: Member of Visit Korea Year World Heritage sites. ■ Agents and operators: devise tours and packages to events such as the www.f1korea.go.kr regional hub in Asia, strengthened by Incheon Committee 2010 Formula One Korean GP; the 2011 World Athletics Championships; International Airport being voted ‘2009 World’s • 2009-present: Member of the Korean Food ■ Ground handling services – a network of partner travel companies that Taekwondo-theme holidays; and pre-season football trips. July 2011 Best Airport’ by Skytrax. Promotion Body can deal with all logistical issues on the ground. ■ Chuncheon Open International Taekwondo Championships Therefore, it is a great honour to introduce our http://koreaopentkd.org ■ Cruise industry: there are now more than 10 ports for which liners can ■ Tourist information services – through educational seminars and press dock. Currently under construction is an 18km-long canal linking the Han August 27-September 4, 2011 trips, presentations, provision of information, brochure display materials, River in Seoul and the West Sea nearby Incheon, which will allow cruise ■ 2011 World Athletics Championships, Daegu PUBLISHING INFORMATION DVD and image library access and assistance with the development of tour boats/tours to dock in the heart of the capital city. http://english.daegu2011.org products to Korea. ■ Hotels: with the potential hosting of a winter or summer Olympic September 16-October 1, 2011 PAGE 8 ■ Cooperation with autonomous governments and affiliated organisations. Games, International Olympic Committee guidelines state that the winning ■ 2011 AIBA World Boxing Championships, Busan bid must have the right number of hotels beds on offer. There is potential WTM exhibiting partners PUBLISHING DETAILS EDITOR ■ Cooperation with international organisations such as PATA, ASTA, WTA, for emerging destinations and the expansion of Korea’s lodging options. EXHIBITIONS AND MEETINGS APEC and ASEAN. July 2010 This supplement was first published in Mike Starling ■ Medical tourism: Korea offers a diverse programme – from Zen ■ World Taekwondo Culture EXPO, Jeonju November 2009 by Sports Travel News in ■ ‘International Conference One-Stop Service’ – for any organisation meditation in a Buddhist temple, spa and wellness, to treatment and www.wtcexpo.net conjunction with the Korea Tourism Organization CONTRIBUTOR wishing to host a convention in Korea, the KTO can provide for all your healthcare. The Council for Korea Medicine Overseas Promotion (CKMP) November 25-27, 2010 Ramy Salameh needs (including information on procedures, documentation and sponsors). is a government-private joint initiative founded to internationally promote ■ Asia Tourism Promotion Symposium Sports Travel News healthcare in Korea. Currently more than 30 hospitals and clinics are actively Seoul Kyoyuk Munhwa Hoekwan (TEMF), Seoul mike@sportstravelnews.info PHOTOGRAPHY ■ One of KTO’s roles is managing the Jungman Golf Club on Jeju Island. involved as a CKMP member. See www.koreahealthtour.co.kr Contact the KTO regarding golf tournament hosting and use of the club for 2011 www.sportstravelnews.info All pictures are copyright of the KTO unless stated MICE and business events. ■ Players, clubs and associations: pre-season football events and ■ United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Meeting friendly matches can be arranged – not just for professionals, but also Korea Tourism Organization PRINTING INFORMATION ■ The Seoul Global Centre: provides expats living in Seoul with services for amateur teams. Korea has hosted many international sportsmen and May 27-June 3, 2012 3rd Floor New Zealand House, Printed by Sharman & Company Ltd and information on daily living, international exchange, business and women – tennis players, golfers, athletes, triathletes and winter sports ■ FIS (Federation International de Ski) Congress 2012 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4TE Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5TD administrative affairs. The website is also an excellent resource for any competitors to name a few – who have trained in state-of-the-art facilities. High 1 Resort, Jeongsun, www.fis-ski.com london@knto.or.kr – www.visitkorea.or.kr www.sharmanandco.co.uk traveller visiting Korea on business. For more information on The Seoul May 12-August 12, 2012 Global Centre see http://global.seoul.go.kr ■ Sports business: with world-class MICE facilities all over the country, ■ 2012 World Expo, Yeosu, Korea Korea is an ideal destination in which to host sports exhibitions, meetings www.expo2012.or.kr/eng/ DID YOU KNOW? 369,218 stadium fans watched Korea in their seven matches when they hosted the World Cup ■ Contact the Korea Tourism Organization via email at london@knto.or.kr and conventions.
  • 3. 4 5 Korean sport GANGWON-DO ■ Features: Gangwon-do province is home to Korea’s top winter sport attractions and destinations – including Pyeongchang, Phoenix Park and the Yongpyong Resort. 1998 World Cup Ski competition and the 1999 Gangwon Winter Asian Games. In January 2009 the FIS Gangwon Snowboard World Championships were TOURISM TRADE NEWS IN BRIEF Seoul to host UNWTO and cultural ■ Destinations: Pyeongchang County is in held at the Hyundai Sungwoo Resort in the Taebaek Mountains region, which attracts Dunnae-myeon Hoengseong-gun. more than 800,000 tourists visiting every year. Phoenix Park is one of Korea’s most ■ Development: Currently under construction is Alpensia – an all-year, 2011 general meeting famous destinations and Yongpyong Resort purpose-built alpine-style village in the Taebaek Mountain region. The development ■ EXHIBITIONS: The Korean capital Seoul has on Mount Balwangsan was the first domestic been chosen to host the United Nations World Tourism ski resort in Korea when it opened in 1975. will include the InterContinental Organization (UNWTO) general meeting in 2011. ■ Olympic dreams: Having missed out on Pyeongchang Resort Alpensia (opening in UNWTO members approved the decision during a hosting the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympic 2010); world-class Olympic ski facilities and destinations meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan. The UNWTO meeting is Games, Pyeongchang will aim for third time three golf courses. regarded as tourism’s biggest international conference and 6 lucky by bidding for the 2018 Games. ■ More information: http://en.yes-pc.net/ is worth more than $13million to the local economy. 9 ■ Sporting history: Yongpyong hosted the and http://english.visitkorea.or.kr 4 ■ CULTURE: In August 2009 UNESCO added a ninth site to Korea’s World Cultural Heritage list – the 2 DAEJEON Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, scattered over 18 locations, were built over five centuries and represent 5 ■ Features: Located in the centre of New York Mets player Dae-Sung Koo. one of the most precious cultural and historical assets Korea, Daejeon is an international city ■ MICE: The Daejeon Convention Korea has preserved. renowned for science and technology. Center (DCC) consists of a In 1997, two more sites – Changdeokgung Palace convention hall, 24 meeting rooms Complex and Hwaseong Fortress – made it to the World It is the fifth largest city in Korea. SEOUL Heritage site list. ■ Sports: Daejeon was a host city and a wide range of accommodations. Gyeongju Historic Areas and Dolmen sites in Gochang, for the 2002 FIFA World Cup finals. See www.dcckorea.or.kr for more Hwasun and Ganghwa were included on the list in 2000, Its stadium boasts 41,000 seats and details on the DCC. expanding the country’s cultural heritage portfolio. ■ Population: 10,456,000 (2008 statistics); – was built for the 2002 World Cup finals and held was Korea’s first soccer facility with a ■ More information: In 2007, the UNESCO committee inscribed Jeju 258,000 non-Korean residents. the opening ceremony. The state-of-the-art facility retractable roof. Baseball is a popular www.daejeoncvb.or.kr and Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes. ■ Features: UNESCO World Heritage sites; has a capacity of 68,476. sport and the city is home to former www.daejeon.go.kr INCHEON more than 63 airlines from 40 countries connect ■ Sports on offer: Football; horse racing; baseball; ■ G-20 SUMMIT: Korea will chair the G-20 to Seoul. basketball; volleyball and martial arts. Summit in 2010 and several cities across the country are ■ Transportation: Seoul has an extensive range of ■ MICE: Seoul is a top convention city with the preparing for hosting duties. bus services and a modern subway network. COEX Convention and Exhibition Center the main ■ Features: Incheon is a port city and a major The G-20 summit will attract more than 15,000 foreign ■ Sporting history: Seoul held the 1988 Olympic facility. See www.coex.co.kr for more information. business hub in north east Asia. delegates to Korea. GYEONGJU Games with more than 160 nations taking part. ■ More information: www.visitseoul.net and ■ Sporting history: From September 18-October 4, The host city will be announced by the Korean The city’s main stadium – known as Sangam Stadium www.seoulwelcome.com 2014, Incheon will be the host city of the 17th Asian government at the end of November 2009. Games. See http://eng.incheon2014ag.org/ ■ Golf: SKY72 is the largest golf course in north ■ Features: Known as the ■ Sports and facilities: ■ AIRPORTS: Incheon International Airport was east Asia and is located at Incheon Airport. The course ‘museum without walls’, tourist Gyeongju city has two stadiums, named the 2009 World’s Best Airport in the World Airport includes the Dream Golf Range; the 54-hole Bada attractions include the National a number of gymnasiums, tennis Awards announced by Skytrax. GWANGJU & Course and the 18-hole Haneul Course. The World Airport Awards are based on the results UNESCO ■ Outdoor activities: Songdo Amusement Park 1 Museum, Tumuli Park, Cheomseongdae Observatory, courts and is a destination that can cater for many sports including from 8.6 million questionnaires completed by airline WORLD Sledding Hills is open throughout the year. Walking Mount Namsan, Wolseong, field hockey, horse riding, archery, passengers in 2008-2009, covering more than 190 HERITAGE JEOLLANAM-DO and cycling are popular at Mount Manisan – 496.4 metres above sea level. 7 Daereungwon and Hwangnyongsa. ■ Culture: Seokguram Grotto and athletics, cycling, walking and traditional events. airports worldwide. ■ Business: The Korean government has designated Bulguksa Temple are registered on ■ More information: ■ TOURISM: With an aim of attracting more than 10 SITES ■ Features: Gwangju is the largest city in Jeolla-do and is developing into Korea’s Incheon city as the country’s first Free Economic Zone. ■ MICE: The new Songdo ConvensiA – located 3 the list of World Cultural Heritages. www.gyeongju.go.kr million tourists by 2010, the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has designated 2010 and 2011 as cultural capital. in the Songdo district in Incheon – offers 102,166 ‘Visit Korea Years’. (as numbered on map) ■ Population: Gwangju – 1,406,324; square metres of exhibition space. 1 Jeollanam-do – 1,994,011. 6 ■ HOTELS: In September 2009 Marriott opened its ULSAN ■ Sporting events: On October 17, 2010, ■ Transport: The city is home to Incheon International Airport - the world’s top airport as new hotel in Seoul – The Courtyard by Marriott Seoul ■ Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, Yeongam will host the Formula One grand prix Times Square. – the first ever in Korea. voted in the World Airport Awards. the Depositories for the Tripitaka ■ More information: www.into.or.kr The property includes 214 rooms, 10 suites and 59 ■ Outdoor activities: The major tourist ■ Features: It is the largest Ulsan is also home to Korea Koreana Woodblocks executive rooms plus a gym and business centre. attraction is Mount Mudeungsan Provincial industrial city and major tourist National League side Ulsan 2 Park. The top has three rock peaks called attractions include Ulgi Park, Ulgi Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. ■ AIRLINES: Passengers of Asiana Airlines will be Cheonwongbong, Jiwongbong, and Lighthouse and Mount Gajisan ■ Activities: Factory tours; able to benefit from a new ticket – Star Alliance’s Circle ■ Jongmyo Shrine Inwonbong, also known as the “Jeongsang 6 Provincial Park. walking in Ulgi Park; and the North Asia Fare. Three”. Climbing, mountaineering and hiking ■ Sports: Ulsan Munsu Football Shin-myung Jeong-ja Beach area 3 are popular sports. Stadium is home to K-League welcomes visitors all year round. The multi-carrier fare is valid on Asiana Airlines, Air China, ANA and Shanghai Airlines for flights ■ Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple ■ Aviation: Gwangju Airport and Muan football club Ulsan Hyundai ■ More information: between China, including Hong Kong and Macau, International Airport. Horang-i (Ulsan Hyundai Tigers). http://english.ulsan.go.kr/ Japan and Korea. See http://ukflyasiana.com 4 ■ MICE: The Kimdaejung Convention ■ Changdeokgung Palace Complex Center opened in 2005 and the Gwangju ■ HOTELS: As part of Accor’s expansion plans for Convention & Visitors Bureau was launched the Asia Pacific region, a new Mercure hotel will be built 5 in October 2007. For more information see in Seoul. The 150-room Mercure Ambassador Seoul ■ Hwaseong Fortress www.kdjcenter.or.kr Dongdaemun will be opened in the fashion district. ■ More information: www.gwangjucvb.or.kr 6 and http://eng.gwangju.go.kr/ BUSAN ■ AIRLINES: To celebrate its 40th anniversary, ■ Gochang, Hwasun and Picture courtesy of Korean Air has embarked on the refurbishment of all its DAEGU http://mapsof.net mid and long-haul passenger aircraft by installing them Ganghwa Dolmen Sites with next generation premium seats. JEJU-DO ISLAND ■ Features: Korea’s second 40 different kind of sports enjoyed 7 biggest city, Busan is the country’s in Busan, especially sailing. Until April 2011, Korean Air will refurbish 32 mid- and ■ Features: Daegu is the fourth and three 2002 FIFA World Cup long-haul passenger aircraft with the installation of the ■ Gyeongju Historic Areas largest city in Korea after Seoul, matches. The Daegu Stadium was number one port – giving easy ■ Festival city: Busan’s festivals Kosmo Suites (first class), Prestige Sleeper (prestige ■ Features: Jeju is the premier tourist destination in Korea. The volcanic Busan and Incheon – and it is a the biggest stadium at the 2002 access to southern Japan. It has attract thousands of tourists each class) and New Economy (economy class) seats. 8 island is 73km wide and 41km long and has been designated as a basin surrounded by mountains. World Cup and also hosts the also been ranked the eighth most year. Events include the Busan ■ Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes UNESCO World Heritage site since 2007. Three UNESCO World Culture Daegu Marathon every year. popular city in Asia. International Motor Show, the Sea ■ HOTELS: The Sheraton Incheon Hotel opened its ■ Sporting history: The PGA Tour Shinhan Korea Golf Championship Heritage sites are situated in the ■ MICE: Opened in 2001, EXCO ■ Sporting history: The 14th Festival and the Polar Bear Swim. doors in August 2009. 9 was held at the Jungman Golf Club in November 2004. Popular sports on 8 city’s vicinity. (Daegu Exhibition and Convention Asian Games were held in Busan ■ MICE: The city has a large Based in the Incheon Free Economic Zone, the the island include scuba diving; deep-sea boat fishing; horse riding and ■ Sporting events: The 13th Center) is undergoing expansion from September 29-October 14 selection of exhibition venues, with property is Songdo’s first international deluxe five-star ■ Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty clay shooting. World Athletics Championships plans which will see its size double 2002. The success of this event the biggest being BEXCO (Busan hotel and the first LEED rated (Leadership in Energy ■ MICE: State-of-the-art facilities include the ICC Jeju (International will be held in Daegu from by 2011. See www.excodaegu.com has prompted Busan city officials Exhibition & Convention Center). and Environmental Design) hotel in Korea. See http://english.visitkorea.or.kr to launch a bid to host the 2020 See www.bexco.co.kr Convention Center Jeju). Its largest space – Tamna Hall – can August 27-September 4, 2011. ■ More information: for more information on Korea’s The city has previously hosted www.daegucvb.com and Olympic Games. ■ More information: ■ HOTELS: Business class lodging options were accommodate up to 4,500 participants. UNESCO designated sites the 2003 Summer Universiade http://english.daegu.go.kr ■ Activities on offer: There are www.busancvb.org increased in Seoul in June 2009 with the opening of the ■ More information: http://english.jeju.go.kr and www.jejucvb.or.kr Lotte City Hotel. SIGN UP FOR THE LATEST NEWSLETTER: For sports tourism news and features see www.sportstravelnews.info DOWNLOAD THIS SUPPLEMENT: For a copy of this supplement see http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/OO/OO_EN_13_2_2.jsp