Mascot performers wearing traditional Korean masks from Hahoe Village in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, pose at the city’s booth for the Korea Travel Expo at SETEC in Seoul, Thursday. Korea Times photo by Baek Byung-yeul
Regions showcase diverse programs to revitalize domestic tourism amid challenges
By Baek Byung-yeul
In the face of devastating wildfires sweeping through Korea’s southeast and a persistent decline in domestic tourism, this year’s Korea Travel Expo opened its doors in Seoul on Thursday, showcasing the resilience and unwavering spirit of the nation’s tourism industry.
Under the theme of “PLAY Travel, REPLAY Region,” the expo, now in its 22nd year, aims to reignite the passion for domestic travel, even to…