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ruffie
Joined: 11 Oct 2006
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 Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 1:45 am Post subject: Korean wants to head UN World Tourism Organization |
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Oh the audacity!
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2008/10/117_33498.html
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The head of the nation's tourism body said that Korea will be able to help underdeveloped countries improve their tourism industry based on Korea's experience, if he becomes the chief of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Oh Jee-chul, president and CEO of the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), has been bidding for the UNWTO's secretary general post with the government's support. The election for the post is scheduled next May.
``Korea is a country going from a developing country to an advanced one. If I become the UNWTO leader, the organization will be able to give advice and tips on tourism to underdeveloped countries, which can be developed only through tourism,'' Oh said in a meeting with reporters in Seoul, Wednesday.
He said the post will also help Korea promote its tourism as well as expand the country's role in contributing to international society.
Oh said he has strong competitors, like the current vice secretary general, but said Korea's past contribution to the UNWTO and its potential in tourism was highly recognized.
Executive council members of the worldwide body will select the head in Mali in May, who will be approved at the general assembly in October.
Oh also talked about the recent exchange rate, saying a weak won and strong yen can be a favorable chance to bring Japanese travelers to Korea.
``Japanese's buying power has grown, but the number of tourists to Korea is not increasing as much. We need to take advantage of the strong yen, so we'll hold promotions in Japan soon, telling them that they can visit Korea at half price,'' he said.
Oh expected the number of visitors to Korea this year to be around 6.8 million, slightly lower than his aim of seven million. ``We'll make every effort until the end of the year to achieve the goal, actively promoting on the Japanese and Chinese markets as well as bringing skiers from Southeast Asia.'' |
Ok, I tried to build a car and it blew up in my face. I guess the only thing left to do is apply for that CEO position at General Motors.
Why is it that whenever Korea or a Korean runs for one of these positions, they inevitably pull out the old "We can help poorer nations" shtick? That's big talk from the country ranked last in terms of aid to poorer nations. Also, what manner of helpful tourism advice can Korea possibly provide? Perhaps they will advise the Tongans to start greeting tourists with bones in their noses, Everland style. It works for us! |
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crosbystillsstash
Joined: 12 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 2:10 am Post subject: |
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hahahaha classic
Can they bribe their way in? That's the only way it would happen.
Korea helps poor countries a lot. They are great sex tourists in Cambodia for example. |
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MrRogers
Joined: 29 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:28 am Post subject: |
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"...based on Korea's experience...."
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bjonothan
Joined: 29 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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| crosbystillsstash wrote: |
hahahaha classic
Can they bribe their way in? That's the only way it would happen.
Korea helps poor countries a lot. They are great sex tourists in Cambodia for example. |
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| "...based on Korea's experience...." |
Yeah, everyone knows how great that went. They could be a model on what not to be like I suppose. |
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Milwaukiedave
Joined: 02 Oct 2004
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| Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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| In my opinion, Korea has not done enough to promote its tourism industry. I don't see how it can hold itself as a model for other countries. |
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