Support Expanded to Solo Travelers
"Revitalizing Local Tourism"
Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu) announced on the 10th that it is expanding its incentive program to attract tourists in order to revitalize the local tourism industry, which has been stagnant.
The 'Suncheon City Tourist Attraction Incentive Support Program' provides incentives to travel agencies engaged in tourism business under the Tourism Promotion Act, as well as individual tourists, when they use accommodations, tourist attractions, or restaurants within the city, provided they meet the support criteria.
Suncheon City is expanding its incentive support program to attract tourists in order to revitalize the stagnant local tourism industry. Photo by Suncheon City
This year, in response to the increasing demand for small-scale travel, the minimum group size requirement has been abolished, and incentives are now available even for solo travelers. The support criteria for groups of 10 or more remain the same as last year.
Individual tourists will receive 10,000 KRW per night, while groups of 10 or more will receive 10,000 KRW per night if they visit two tourist attractions and 20,000 KRW per night if they visit three attractions, for up to three nights, depending on the number of sites visited.
To receive the incentive, applicants must submit an application form, receipts, and other supporting documents to the Tourism Division within 15 days after completing their trip. However, travel agencies organizing group tours must submit a pre-trip plan at least three days before the tour.
A city official stated, "We hope that tourists in need of a break from their daily lives will find healing through their visit to Suncheon," and added, "We will strive to invigorate the local economy by promoting longer-stay tourism."
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