Professor Yang Seunghoon and PhD candidate Jin Wiheun of Silla University awarded Best Paper at the International Conference of the Convergence Tourism Contents Society

Jin Wiheun, a doctoral student in the Department of Tourism Management at Silla University (left), and Professor Yang Seunghoon (right) are taking a commemorative photo after receiving a thesis award.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] Professor Yang Seung-hoon of the Department of Tourism Management at Silla University and doctoral student Jin Wi-heun recently received the Best Paper Award at the 4th International Conference hosted by the Convergence Tourism Contents Society.

The Convergence Tourism Contents Society held an international conference on the 10th and 11th at the National Mountain Museum in Sokcho, with the theme "Regional Development through Sports Tourism," where renowned scholars from the United States, China, and other countries presented papers.

At the international conference, Professor Yang Seung-hoon and doctoral student Jin Wi-heun of Silla University presented a paper titled "Cruise as a Sports Tourism Destination," which was recognized for its excellence and awarded a paper prize.

They focused on Sokcho City, which is gaining attention as a cruise port and a center for sports tourism, and analyzed big data from the past 10 years.

Based on the analysis, they forecasted that with the enlargement of cruise ships, various onboard sports programs will be introduced, and the number of younger and more active cruise passengers will increase, leading to a rise in participatory sports products at ports of call.

Professor Yang Seung-hoon said, "For the tourism industry to make a leap forward after COVID-19, convergence and integration with various industries are necessary," and added, "I am grateful to the Convergence Tourism Contents Society for providing the opportunity to conduct meaningful research."

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