test Seoul rolls out 23-day welcome push for autumn tourist surge
Foreign tourists are welcomed across Seoul during autumn tourism programs / Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul is widening its welcome mat from airports to downtown attractions as it prepares for a run of major East Asian holidays expected to bring foreign visitors to the city this fall. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday it will run Seoul Welcome Week: Autumn Edition…
Seoul is extending its warm welcome to foreign tourists during the autumn tourism season, running a special 23-day event from September 19 through October 11. The initiative, titled Seoul Welcome Week: Autumn Edition, is a collaboration between the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the Seoul Tourism Organization, and the Seoul Tourism Association.
The campaign will cover key airports such as Incheon and Gimpo, tourist information centers, popular destinations like Myeongdong and the Seoul Culture Lounge, and will go beyond the city's usual focus on Myeongdong.
In July, Seoul welcomed 1.61 million foreign tourists, generating a staggering 1.0707 trillion won ($738 million) in tourism spending. The bulk of visitors came from China, Japan, and Taiwan. The timing of the Autumn Welcome Week aligns with several major East Asian holidays, including Japan's Silver Week (September 19-23), Korea's Chuseok holiday (September 24-27), China's Mid-Autumn Festival (September 25-27), and the National Day holiday in October.
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