Meetings And Events Infused With Korean Culture And History

Create unique meetings and events infused with Korean culture and history.

- Mark Chesnut

With its enticing blend of centuries-old traditions and decidedly 21st-century sophistication, Seoul crafted a reputation as one of the world’s top sites for meetings, incentives and other global events. According to the International Congress and Convention Association, for example, Seoul scored among the top 20 cities in the world in terms of number of international meetings hosted in 2018, ahead of Copenhagen and just behind Tokyo.

The South Korean capital lures meeting and incentive groups with various selling points. Seoul is both a governmental and an economic hub, of course. And it’s easily accessed via the sleek Incheon International Airport, which continues to upgrade its facilities. In addition, Seoul Tourism Organization is dedicated to increasing the destination’s profile with meeting and event planners through its Seoul Convention Bureau, which operates the MICE Seoul website.

Among the convention bureau’s initiatives is PLUS SEOUL, a program revamped in 2019 to make it easier for meeting planners to organize events in Seoul. The program provides financial support for bidding, promotion event hosting and even conference-specific apps, and it also helps planners create customized experiences and features for meeting and incentive programs. Options include teambuilding activities, branded transportation and amenities, and even on-site Korean cosmetic booths. Groups can also receive customized welcome messages at the airport baggage claim as well as gifts imbued with Korean culture and traditions.