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What do international tourists do in Busan?

source: visit busanAccording to an analysis by the Busan Tourism Organization, international tourists visiting Busan in 2024 stayed an average of 6.2 days and spent $ 828 per person on culinary experiences and shopping. To gain deeper insights into travel trends and preferences, the BTO surveyed 1,060 international visitors who traveled to Busan in 2024. The result revealed that the average stay duration was 6.2 days, a significant increase from 4.4 days in 2023. Regarding accommodation, 79% of tourists preferred hotels, followed by short-term rentals or shared accommodation (23%) and guesthouses or hostels (11%). Notably, overall travel satisfaction was 99.3%, with approximately 85% of respondents indicating a willingness to return to Busan. Alongside extended stays, international tourist spending per person reached USD 828.4, an increase of USD 260.7 from the previous year. Transportation accounted for the largest portion of expenditures, followed by accommodation and shopping. The survey also highlighted that Busan is preferred by those travelling in groups; on average, visitors travelled with 2.8 companions, 62% of whom were accompanied by friends or a partner. Regarding travel style, 48.1% of respondents opted for independent travel, slightly exceeding the 47.7% who chose semi-package deals that bundled flights and hotels. Only 4.2% of travelers participated in comprehensive tour programs. While in Busan, 46% of travelers reported that exploring local food establishments was their most satisfying activity. Other popular activities included experiencing traditional culture, such as temple stays (9%), and appreciating natural landscape (8%). Gwangalli Beach emerged as the top tourist destination, visited by 58.5% of international travelers, followed by BIFF Square and Gukje Market in Jung-gu District, Gamcheon Culture Village in Saha-gu District, and Haeundae Beach.<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>analysis: 분석 average: 평균 reveal: 드러내다 satisfaction: 만족 expenditure: 지출 comprehensive: 포괄적인 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Busan Metropolitan City Signs Friendship City Memorandum of Understanding with the Municipality of Anchorage, U.S.

Busan Metropolitan City Signs Friendship City Memorandum of Understanding with the Municipality of Anchorage, U.S.◈ At 10:30 a.m. (local time) on Jan. 5, Busan Metropolitan City signed a Friendship City Agreement at Anchorage City Hall… to pursue substantive exchanges and cooperation across a wide range of areas, including ports and logistics, tourism, culture, energy resources, and people-to-people exchange◈ As Busan’s first Friendship City partnership with North America’s Arctic region, the agreement is expected to serve as a stepping stone for expanding the city’s diplomatic and economic influence into the northern United States◈ At 3:00 p.m., the delegation met with the Governor of Alaska… confirming shared perspectives on proactively preparing for the era of Arctic shipping routes and discussing practical cooperation measures in a range of areas, including energy and natural resources, as well as the potential hosting of an Arctic Port ForumFor more details, please visit the AI-translated press release.

2026 International Busan Design Award (IBDA)

2026 International Busan Design Award (IBDA)○ Award Name: 2026 International Busan Design Award○ Organizers: Busan Metropolitan City○ Hosts: Design Council Busan○ Sponsors: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education, Busan Tourism Organization, Busan Global City Foundation, Kookje Co., Ltd., KNN, Busan MBC, Busan Federation of Designers, SEDIA, Busan Bank, Design House○ Exhibition Period: 5. 21 (Thu), 2026 ~ 5. 24 (Sun), 2026○ Exhibition Location: BEXCO Exhibition CenterEntry MethodsOnline Submission: Jan. 2(Fri)- Apr. 3(Fri), 20262026 ibda homepage (https://adp.dcb.or.kr/en/)Offline Submission: Apr. 18(Sat)-Apr. 22(Wed), 2026Final Results Announcement: May 4(Mon), 2026Design Council Busan ibda Secretariat(the 3rd floor Seminar F, 57 centum dong-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea 48059)EnquiriesDesign Council Busan Tel : 051)790-1092For more information, please refer to the award guidelines on the official award’s website (https://adp.dcb.or.kr/en/ibda/hosting-guidelines)※ Please kindly note that the date and time described are in Korean Standard Time(KST).