Jeonnam Province Supports Safe Operation of 'Tourism and Experience Products'

Travel Package Contest Open Until the 12th of Next Month

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province is making every effort to revitalize travel agencies and the local tourism industry struggling due to COVID-19.

The province announced on the 28th that it will support travel agencies operating Jeonnam travel products by recruiting group tourists and is calling for travel product applications until the 12th of next month.

The Jeonnam travel product operation support (incentive) project was established to foster themed tourism products reflecting the charm and experiences of local tourism resources, such as the ‘Namdo Travel Premium Products’ and the ‘Let’s Experience Travel to Jeonnam’ experiential products tailored to local conditions.

The ‘Namdo Travel Premium Products’ consist of 10 themes including gourmet food, religious pilgrimages, cycling and hiking, arts and literature, and air and train travel.

When operating travel products with accommodations of one night or more, support of 100,000 to 300,000 KRW per vehicle is provided.

The ‘Let’s Experience Travel to Jeonnam’ experiential products include experiences in rural areas, leisure sports, wellness, and food. When staying one night or more and visiting two or more regions, in addition to vehicle cost support, an experience fee of 5,000 to 30,000 KRW per traveler is provided.

Also, considering the COVID-19 situation, the minimum number of people supported per vehicle has been significantly relaxed from 20 or more to 4 or more, allowing safe and affordable travel to Jeonnam even in small groups.

In particular, considering the nationwide fishing craze, fishing travel products that allow catching and enjoying abundant fish species such as black porgy, rockfish, and sea bass, which grow by feeding on organic plankton in the tidal flats around about 2,000 islands, are also supported.

To promote the nationalization and awareness of Jeonnam cuisine, customized products quickly reflecting tourist demands, such as special experiential products like the ‘Jeonnam Taste Cooking Class’ with star chefs, are also supported.

Companies wishing to participate in the recruitment of travel agencies operating domestic group travel products in Jeonnam can check detailed information on the Jeonnam Province, Namdo Travel Guide, and Jeonnam Tourism Foundation websites.

Applications can be submitted by mail, email, or visit to the Jeonnam Tourism Foundation, the entrusted operating agency for the support project, and selected travel products must be operated in strict compliance with quarantine standards.

Yoo Mija, head of the Tourism Division of Jeonnam Province, said, “We will strive to establish a tourism culture where people can travel safely while strictly following COVID-19 quarantine rules,” adding, “We hope this support project will be a catalyst for the Jeonnam tourism industry to recover, benefiting not only the travel agencies but also the food, accommodation, and tourism sectors and workers.”

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