The victory of Hungarian tourism in Korea

Hungary has won the “Best Tourism promotion” on the Seoul tourism exhibition. The Korea Tourism Association, decided Hungary to be the winner on the basis of the Hungarian stand and the presentations of Hungarian experts.

On the exhibition held between 4 and 7 of June, 126 exhibitors took part, from 49 countries and the number of visitors exceeded 91 thousand. The Hungarian stand was supported by ITD Hungary and organized by the Embassy of Seoul had a great success. The Hungarian Tourism Ltd. provided the domestic tourism brochures showing the range. A number of Korean state tourism leader, travel agencies and representatives of press indicated that they would publish thematic annexes on Hungary in the second half of 2009. According to Rétfalvi György, Chief Executive Officer of ITD Hungary, advanced negotiations are taking place of the shooting of a popular Korean television series in Hungary. The shooting locations would include the Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, spas, and a number of old countryside towns – reports Piac & Profit.