365 Days of Wonderful Wando, '2025 Wando Visit Year'

Expansion of Tourism Incentives... Operation of Experiential Content

Wando County in South Jeolla Province has designated 2025 as the 'Year of Visiting Wando' and will introduce a variety of tourism policies to usher in an era of 10 million tourists.

According to Wando County on the 6th, the county will actively promote tourism and showcase Wando's potential to the world through international and large-scale events such as the General Assembly of the International Cittaslow Federation, the 6th Island Day Commemoration Event, and the Jang Bogo Hansang Award Ceremony. The slogan for this 'Year of Visiting Wando' is 'Travel Wando 365 Days, Healing Temperature 36.5 Degrees.' The county plans to focus on attracting both individual and group tourists with experiential tourism content.

Wando County has designated 2025 as the "Year of Visiting Wando" and will actively promote tourism. Provided by Wando County

Travel agencies registered as travel businesses that attract groups of 10 or more tourists and use facilities such as the Wando Marine Healing Center, local restaurants, accommodations, paid tourist attractions and experiences, and specialty product stores will receive substantial financial support.

The county has eased the requirement for group tourist support through travel agencies from 20 or more people to 10 or more, and will significantly increase subsidies for groups using the Wando Marine Healing Center, restaurants, accommodations, paid tourist attractions, and specialty product stores.

Additionally, for individual tourists, a support program will be implemented starting in March. Depending on advance application and fulfillment of requirements, each team can receive coupons for local businesses or points for use at 'Wando Clean Market,' Wando's specialty product shopping mall, ranging from a minimum of 50,000 won to a maximum of 200,000 won.

Furthermore, special travel weeks will be designated (April~May, September~October), and the county plans to offer unique experiences to tourists in conjunction with major festivals. Key festivals include the 'Cheongsando Slow Walking Festival,' the 'Jang Bogo Seafood Festival,' and the 'Clean Wando Autumn Island Tour.' A variety of tourism programs will also be operated, such as wellness tour packages, influencer travel classes, stamp tours, and familiarization tours.

More detailed information will be available on the official website for the 'Year of Visiting Wando' starting in March.

County Mayor Shin Woochul stated, "Wando is the only healing island in Korea that combines marine healing, forest healing, and island-themed healing. With its beautiful natural scenery, attractive tourist destinations, and healthy local cuisine, it is an ideal travel destination. We will implement various tourism policies to promote tourism and revitalize the local economy."

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