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Ulsan City Operates Temporary Special Tourism Incentives to Overcome COVID-19
August to October, Aiming to Expand Domestic Tourists' Stay and Tourism in Ulsan

Tourism incentive support conditions set by Ulsan City.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Although it is the peak tourist season, Ulsan City has introduced special incentive measures to overcome the ongoing challenge posed by COVID-19.

Ulsan City decided to operate a special incentive system temporarily from August to October, reflecting changes in tourism conditions due to COVID-19.

On the 30th, the city announced that to prepare for the sharp decline in tourists and to promote Ulsan’s outdoor tourist attractions where social distancing is possible, it will significantly relax the conditions for paying incentives to travel agencies nationwide for attracting tourists and increase the amounts.

The city temporarily changed the incentives originally intended to support the recruitment of foreign tourists during the summer and autumn holidays to focus on attracting domestic tourists.

The accommodation support was changed from the original payment of 10,000 KRW per person for groups of 15 or more domestic tourists to 30,000 KRW per person for groups of 4 or more domestic tourists (up to 3 days).

Additionally, the bus fare incentives were adjusted to reflect the tendency to avoid group tours due to COVID-19, so that benefits can be extended from family gatherings to small social gatherings.

The incentives, which were originally 200,000 KRW per bus for groups of 20 or more domestic tourists, were revised as follows: 60,000 KRW for groups of 4 to 7, 150,000 KRW for 8 to 11, 200,000 KRW for 12 to 15, 350,000 KRW for 16 to 19, and 500,000 KRW for 20 or more per bus.

Rail and air incentives were changed from the original support of 10,000 KRW per person for groups of 4 or more to allow application of bus fare incentives when connecting bus travel after using rail or air transport.

Furthermore, the overseas promotional expenses originally aimed at attracting foreign tourists were expanded domestically to include the development of Ulsan stay-type tourism products targeting both domestic and foreign tourists.

To receive the COVID-19 special temporary incentive benefits, travel agencies must submit an application form to the Ulsan Tourism Association at least one week before the trip, including details such as period, number of people, places to visit (at least two tourist spots and one meal), the organizing travel agency, and stay schedule, with accommodation in Ulsan being mandatory. Payments will be made after review according to support criteria.

An official from Ulsan City said, “This is a measure reflecting the trend of small-scale tourism units,” adding, “We will widely promote Ulsan ahead of the summer vacation season with competitively attractive incentives compared to other local governments, so that it can become a safe travel destination where visitors can enjoy nature comfortably.”

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