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{{Short description|South Korean government-sponsored company}} |
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The '''Jeju Tourism Organization''' ('''JTO''') is |
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{{Infobox organization |
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| name = Jeju Tourism Organization |
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| formation = 2008 |
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| native name = 제주관광공사 |
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| logo = File:Logo_of_the_Jeju_Tourism_Organization.jpg |
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| headquarters = Jeju Welcome Center |
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| region = Jeju Special Self-Governing Province |
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| affiliations = |
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| website = http://www.visitjeju.net |
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| ⚫ | The '''Jeju Tourism Organization''' ('''JTO'''; {{Korean|hangul=제주관광공사}}) is a public company associated with [[Jeju Special Self-Governing Province]] in the [[Republic of Korea]] (South Korea). It is tasked with promoting Jeju Island's tourism industry domestically and internationally.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The philosophy of promoting Korea's tourist destinations - JEJU WEEKLY|url=http://www.jejuweekly.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1904|access-date=2021-09-29|website=www.jejuweekly.com|language=ko}}</ref> |
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The JTO was established in 2008 as a government-invested corporation promoting Jeju Island as a tourist destination for both domestic and international tourists. Its headquarters, called the Jeju Welcome Center, |
The JTO was established in 2008<ref>{{Cite web|date=2007-11-07|title=제주관광공사 2008년9월께 출범|url=https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/2939310|access-date=2021-09-29|website=중앙일보|language=ko}}</ref> as a government-invested corporation promoting Jeju Island as a tourist destination for both domestic and international tourists. Its headquarters, called the Jeju Welcome Center,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-02-17|title=제주관광 중심 ‘웰컴센터’ 준공|url=https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/area/area_general/339332.html|access-date=2021-09-29|website=www.hani.co.kr|language=ko}}</ref>is located in the Yeon-dong neighborhood of [[Jeju City]], near the Jeju provincial government complex. |
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Its mandate includes: |
Its mandate includes: |
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* Integrated public relations and marketing |
* Integrated public relations and marketing |
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* Tour product development (local and international) |
* Tour product development (local and international) |
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* Research and support for the local tourism industry<ref>{{Cite web|title=JTO on lookout for tourism startups|url=https://www.kctvjeju.com/news/view.kctv?article=e163573|access-date=2021-09-29|website=www.kctvjeju.com|language=ko}}</ref> |
* Research and support for the local tourism industry<ref>{{Cite web|title=JTO on lookout for tourism startups|url=https://www.kctvjeju.com/news/view.kctv?article=e163573|access-date=2021-09-29|website=www.kctvjeju.com|language=ko}}</ref> |
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* Hosting international tourism-related events and conferences ([http://www.itop-forum.org/index.php/eng/itop/itop ITOP Forum], [http://www.asiacruiseforum.com/eng/forum/purpose.do Asia Cruise Forum]) |
* Hosting international tourism-related events and conferences ([http://www.itop-forum.org/index.php/eng/itop/itop ITOP Forum], [http://www.asiacruiseforum.com/eng/forum/purpose.do Asia Cruise Forum]) |
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* Surveys, [[smart tourism]], [[big data]] projects and other research areas |
* Surveys, [[smart tourism]], [[big data]] projects and other research areas |
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* For-profit [[Duty-free shop|duty-free business]] operations<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-01-14|title=JTO opens Jeju seaport store amid moves to double duty free allowance|url=https://www.moodiedavittreport.com/jto-opens-jeju-seaport-store-amid-moves-to-double-duty-free-allowance/|access-date=2021-09-29|website=The Moodie Davitt Report|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
* For-profit [[Duty-free shop|duty-free business]] operations<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-01-14|title=JTO opens Jeju seaport store amid moves to double duty free allowance|url=https://www.moodiedavittreport.com/jto-opens-jeju-seaport-store-amid-moves-to-double-duty-free-allowance/|access-date=2021-09-29|website=The Moodie Davitt Report|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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The JTO operates a Jeju travel information website [http://VisitJeju.net VisitJeju.net] in multiple languages (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese) as well as the [https://www.visitjeju.net/en/tourInfo/inquiry?tap=one&menuId=DOM_000001823008004000 Jeju Tourist Information Center]. |
The JTO operates a Jeju travel information website [http://VisitJeju.net VisitJeju.net] in multiple languages (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese) as well as the [https://www.visitjeju.net/en/tourInfo/inquiry?tap=one&menuId=DOM_000001823008004000 Jeju Tourist Information Center]. |
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Prior to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], inbound travelers to Jeju topped 15 million domestic and 1.5 million international visitors. The [[visa policy of South Korea]], |
Prior to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], inbound travelers to Jeju topped 15 million domestic and 1.5 million international visitors. The [[visa policy of South Korea|visa policy of Jeju Province]], which varies from that of the South Korean mainland, applied to 180 nationalities and allowed for stays of up to 30 days when arriving directly from overseas. It has since been suspended<ref>{{Cite web|title=(MUST READ) Entry Restriction and Visa Restriction due to COVID-19 (updated on 18. May. 2021) 상세보기{{!}}Visa IssuanceEmbassy of the Republic of Korea to the Commonwealth of Australia|url=https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/au-en/brd/m_3306/view.do?seq=760568|access-date=2021-09-29|website=overseas.mofa.go.kr}}</ref> due to national and provincial pandemic prevention measures. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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| ⚫ | * 1946: [[Jeju International Airport|Jeju Airport]] begins operation. |
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* 1959: Seogwipo Tourist Hotel opens. |
* 1959: Seogwipo Tourist Hotel opens. |
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* 1963: Jeju-Mokpo ferry route begins operation. |
* 1963: Jeju-Mokpo ferry route begins operation. |
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* 1973: Jeju Tourism Office established. |
* 1973: Jeju Tourism Office established. |
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* 1980: Visa-free entry (15 days) program for foreigners begins. |
* 1980: Visa-free entry (15 days) program for foreigners begins. |
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* 1985: Jeju Information Center opens at Jeju International Airport. |
* 1985: Jeju Information Center opens at Jeju International Airport. |
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* 1992: Korea-China Friendship |
* 1992: Korea-China Friendship |
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* 1996: Japanese Consulate opens. |
* 1996: Japanese Consulate opens. |
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* 1998: World Island Cultural Festival opens. |
* 1998: World Island Cultural Festival opens. |
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* 2002: [[Biosphere Reserve]] designation |
* 2002: [[Biosphere Reserve]] designation |
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* 2004: [[United Nations Environment Programme|UNEP]], [[Pacific Asia Travel Association|PATA]], [[Asian Development Bank|ADB]] Jeju Conference opens. |
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* 2004: UNEP, PATA, ADB Jeju Conference opens. |
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* 2007: [[World Natural Heritage|UNESCO World Natural Heritage]] designation |
* 2007: [[World Natural Heritage|UNESCO World Natural Heritage]] designation |
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* 2007: [[Jeju Olle Trail|Jeju Olle]] walking trail system opens. |
* 2007: [[Jeju Olle Trail|Jeju Olle]] walking trail system opens. |
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* 2008: Jeju Tourism Organization established. |
* 2008: Jeju Tourism Organization established. |
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* 2010: [[Global Geopark Network]] designation |
* 2010: [[Global Geopark Network]] designation |
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* 2012: Chinese Consulate opens in Jeju. |
* 2012: Chinese Consulate opens in Jeju. |
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* 2013: A record 10 million visitors arrive in one year. |
* 2013: A record 10 million visitors arrive in one year. |
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* 2015: A record 13 million visitors arrive in one year. |
* 2015: A record 13 million visitors arrive in one year. |
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* 2016: Jeju Special Self-Governing Province establishes a tourism department. |
* 2016: Jeju Special Self-Governing Province establishes a tourism department. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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{{Portal|Asia|South Korea |
{{Portal|Asia|South Korea}} |
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* [[Korea Tourism Organization]] |
* [[Korea Tourism Organization]] |
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* [[Seoul Tourism Organization]] |
* [[Seoul Tourism Organization]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.visitjeju.net/en Visitjeju.net] (in English) |
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* [http://www.visitjeju.net/kr Visitjeju.net] (in Korean) |
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[[Category:Jeju Province]] |
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Jeju Province]] |
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| Formation | 2008 |
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| Headquarters | Jeju Welcome Center |
Region | Jeju Special Self-Governing Province |
| Website | http://www.visitjeju.net |
The Jeju Tourism Organization (JTO; Korean: 제주관광공사) is a public company associated with Jeju Special Self-Governing Province in the Republic of Korea (South Korea). It is tasked with promoting Jeju Island's tourism industry domestically and internationally.[1]
The JTO was established in 2008[2] as a government-invested corporation promoting Jeju Island as a tourist destination for both domestic and international tourists. Its headquarters, called the Jeju Welcome Center,[3] is located in the Yeon-dong neighborhood of Jeju City, near the Jeju provincial government complex.
Its mandate includes:
The JTO operates a Jeju travel information website VisitJeju.net in multiple languages (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese) as well as the Jeju Tourist Information Center.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, inbound travelers to Jeju topped 15 million domestic and 1.5 million international visitors. The visa policy of Jeju Province, which varies from that of the South Korean mainland, applied to 180 nationalities and allowed for stays of up to 30 days when arriving directly from overseas. It has since been suspended[6] due to national and provincial pandemic prevention measures.
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