AI set to transform tourism in Hadong
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has selected six technology companies to test artificial intelligence (AI) services at major tourist sites in Hadong, South Gyeongsang Province, including Ssanggye Temple and Hwagaejangteo Market. The project, announced Friday, is intended to address problems ranging from crowding and parking congestion to limited multilingual assistance for international…
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has selected six technology firms to test artificial intelligence (AI) services at prominent tourist destinations in Hadong, South Gyeongsang Province. This innovative project aims to tackle issues such as overcrowding, parking shortages, and limited multilingual assistance for foreign tourists.
Ssanggye Temple, a revered Buddhist sanctuary within Jirisan National Park, welcomes over 500,000 visitors annually, while Hwagaejangteo Market draws approximately 1 million guests, as reported by the KTO. Both sites experience significant visitor surges during spring's cherry blossom season and autumn's foliage season, leading to safety concerns and logistical challenges.
To address these concerns, the tourism organization has pinpointed five areas suited for AI-based solutions: personalized maps and travel itineraries, crowd-density assessment, multilingual information provision, parking congestion tracking, and personalized services. Among the six companies chosen to collaborate on this endeavor are Freegrow, Deeping Source, XL8.ai, Intflow, CFlat AI, and Tail Studio.
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