As a cooperative partner in tourism with Guangdong province, Gyeonggi-do participated in the Guangzhou Int’l Travel Fair, China, from Mar. 26 till 28, and was honored with the Award of Best Booth. 

With a distinctive image of an oriental, traditional garden, various events such as introducing tourist attractions within the Gyeonggi-do area, video clips were shown and also traditional Korean games were held. 

In addition, many travel agencies, the Gyeonggi-do Sightseeing Association, related businesses and other groups within Gyeonggi-do have participated together. Parties from Gyeonggi-do had the chance to have business talks with businesses in Gaungdong province. 

Chiyong Kim, president of a travel agency, has remarked that the interchange of tourism between the two provinces has given a great opportunity to expand business and he also expressed his appreciation to the Gyeonggi-do government for introducing a great business partner from Guangdong province. 

Kim’s company has concluded an agreement that will guarantee about one thousand Chinese travelers. 

During the event, the Gyeonggi-do government finalized general agreements on exchanging groups of 150 each that will experience each other countries’ culture. 

Many have been achieved through this event and local tourism industry and interchange of tourist goods are expected to accelerate. This is a turnabout to the travel industry within Gyeonggi-do to open new overseas tourism markets.