Gyeongnam Province Establishes Foundation for Resident-Led Local Tourism Development

Jeong Dong-yeong Provincial Assembly Member's Proposed 'Gyeongsangnam-do Resident-led Tourism Business Promotion and Support Ordinance' Passed by the Culture and Welfare Committee

Representative Jeong Dong-young (People Power Party, Tongyeong 1), who proposed the "Gyeongsangnam-do Resident-led Tourism Business Promotion and Support Ordinance." [Image source=Gyeongnam Provincial Council]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] On the 18th, the "Gyeongsangnam-do Resident-led Tourism Business Promotion and Support Ordinance," proposed by Assemblyman Jeong Dong-young (People Power Party, Tongyeong 1) of the Gyeongsangnam-do Council, passed the Culture and Welfare Committee.

With this, a foundation has been established in Gyeongnam to actively revitalize local tourism led by residents and to promote the cultural and economic activation of local communities.

The ordinance contains necessary provisions to foster and support tourism businesses voluntarily operated through cooperation among local residents. It also stipulates the governor's responsibilities for fostering resident-led tourism businesses, the establishment of promotion plans, and matters related to surveys.

Assemblyman Jeong stated, "This ordinance enables the development of tourism content utilizing local resources with residents at the center, moving away from the government-led top-down development approach," and added, "In the future, the benefits and outcomes of tourism businesses will be directly reflected in local communities and serve as a basis for creating local jobs."

He continued, "I hope that this will serve as an opportunity to attract many tourists to Gyeongnam, which has various tourism resources including the natural treasure Hallyeohaesudo, and become a driving force for regional economic development."

This ordinance bill is scheduled to be submitted and passed at the 6th plenary session of the Gyeongsangnam-do Council on the 14th of next month.

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