Tourism Industry Should Be Developed Like Semiconductors or Cars; Need for Presidential Organization
Creatrip Team
a year ago
Amid the inauguration of President Lee Jae-myung, there is a growing call to redefine tourism as a strategic industry, rather than limiting it to leisure. Despite the domestic economic challenges, experts emphasize the potential of boosting foreign tourism for economic growth. They suggest the establishment of a control tower directly under the president, alongside policy and tax reforms to enhance tourism's structural competitiveness. The integration of tourism with K-content (Korean cultural products), leveraging AI platforms, and promoting inbound visits are proposed to elevate Korea's global standing in tourism. This push for restructuring aims to position tourism as a vital industry for economic revitalization.
