BUSAN, MICE DESTINATION
THE COMBINATION OF OLD-FASHIONED, FRIENDLY SERVICE AND A PEERLESS OFFERING OF CUTTING-EDGE CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION FACILITIES MAKES BUSAN THE PERFECT PLACE FOR YOUR MEETING.
BUSAN’S MICE RESOURCES:CONVENIENT, CONNECTED, COMPREHENSIVE
Busan’s MICE infrastructure is quickly becoming known as being among the best in the world. Centered around the world-class BEXCO Convention Center and the historic Nurimaru APEC House, Busan boasts a long list of flexible and dynamic facilities that have helped it reach ninth in the world among convention cities, according to the 2013 Union of International Associations. Whatever your event, Busan has the ideal facilities and the full range of support services to make it perfect.
DEDICATED STAFF FROM START TO FINISH
The Busan MICE team, along with a highly trained corps of event and venue staff, guarantee excellence every step of the way. Multilingual, multiskilled, and multitalented, our team will let you rest assured that you are in the best hands at all times during your stay in Busan. Let us show you all that we can do for you, as we work together to make your next MICE event your best ever.
FEEL THE OCEAN BEAT
THE SEASIDE ADVANTAGE
One of Busan’s major draws is its beaches. What better way to relax after a long day of meetings than by soaking up the rays, lounging under a beach umbrella, or feeling the warm sand and cool water beneath your toes? Visitors can enjoy a range of watersport activities, from surfing to Jet Ski and from sailing to scuba diving, at one of the five main beaches around the city. There are also hours of coastal walking paths to be traversed, offering breathtaking views of both the city and the ocean from every angle. Hiking is the most popular pastime here in Busan, and it won’t take long to see why once you step foot onto the coastal and mountain trails. And, of course, let’s not forget about the seafood. Busan has a long history of fishing and feasting on the ocean’s bounty. Those centuries of experience have led to a diverse seafood menu and a culinary mastery that makes seafood dining in Busan an experience that is not to be missed. The city also offers several scenic tributaries, including Korea’s largest river, the Nakdong river, which winds its way across the Korean Peninsula for 525 km. 008
YOUR TIME IS PRECIOUS
THE 10-MINUTE ZONE
Perhaps the most unique aspect of holding your event in Busan is that the city’s best destinations—primary convention facilities, pre-eminent hotels and accommodations, beloved tourist attractions, premium shopping, and the best leisure and nightlife the city has to offer—are all situated just 10 minutes from each other, in what we call the ‘10-minute zone.’ This area, which includes Centum City, Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli, and Marine City, has it all—maximizing the fun and productivity of even the shortest stay in Busan.
WHERE HISTORY AND THE FUTURE COME TOGETHER
A LONG HISTORY AND A BRIGHT FUTURE
The area traces its history back to the second century, when Busan was known a Geochisan, or “rough mountain.” A royal decree in the 15th century designated Busan as the primary trading port with neighboring Japan. It has since grown into the world’s fifth busiest port and has emerged as a global hub for travelers and business people from around the world. Throughout Busan you will see the charismatic contrast of old and new, whether you are standing beneath the towering skyscrapers of Marine City or beneath the great Buddha statue at Yonggungsa Temple. Whether shopping the ultra-modern Shinsegae Department Store or the historic Jagalchi Market, this blend of history and modernity is a big part of what gives Busan her charm.
WI-FI WORLD
Busan has become one of the world’s top locations for staying connected 24 hours a day, with free Wi-Fi in key locations throughout the city.
BUSAN BITS
- With 3.5 million residents, Busan is Korea’s second largest city and the world’s fifth busiest port, making it the center of Korean global trade.
- Of the top 50 tourist destinations worldwide, Korea is the only country with double-digit tourism growth over the past three years.
- Busan was named the fourth most popular convention city in Asia and ninth in the world by the 2013 Union of International Associations.
- • Busan enjoys a temperate climate with mild winters compared to the rest of the country and warm summers to enjoy her many beaches.
- With 30 universities and colleges, Busan is a city focused on education, and is a hub for university students from around Korea and the world.
- Busan is famed as northeast Asia’s perfect mix of natural beauty and modern infrastructure
