News this week: Earlier this week, the Seoul Tourism
Organization (STO) announced the appointment of Sung-Real Lee as its new
president and CEO effective on 2nd July 2012.
According to the Seoul Convention Bureau (SCB), one of
Lee’s first objectives is to boost the Korean capital’s profile as a tourism
destination and increase its competitiveness in the international meetings
industry – which will include expanding the accommodation infrastructure of the
city.
Mr. Lee stated, “As the city is set to host a record number of 10 million international visitors this year, it is essential for Seoul to continue expanding the number of hotel rooms in the city – especially those that are specifically geared towards accommodating international visitors.”
Mr. Lee stated, “As the city is set to host a record number of 10 million international visitors this year, it is essential for Seoul to continue expanding the number of hotel rooms in the city – especially those that are specifically geared towards accommodating international visitors.”
Lee has over 30 years of
experience in the private sector, including key positions in finance and
project development divisions at the Hyundai Group.
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