Southern Area
Busan
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Busan is Korea's principal seaport and second largest city. Over the past dacade, it has successfully held several mega international meetings, including the 2002 Asain Games, the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan, the 2004 ITU Telecom Asia and the 2005 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) Summit. Busan enjoys the reputation of being one of the most attractive convention destinations in Korea.
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Busan held 23 international meetings in 2005 and, according to the Union of International Association Statistics, was ranked 10th most popular convention destination in Asia. Busan's beautiful harbor and gentle tides create a natural haven for the largest container handling port in the country and the fourth largest in the world. Its geography includes a coastline of endless beaches, scenic cliffs, a wide river, large mountains and hot springs. Moreover, Busan recently refreshed its look by upgrading its airport, roads, convention facilities and hotels in preparation for the 2005 APEC in Korea. It is no wonder this festive city is handling a growing number of conference inquiries and scoring successful bids.
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Busan is an international maritime city where the sea, rivers, large mountains and natural hot springs exist harmoniously with sprawling urbanity. The city is known for being the largest logistics port city in Korea as well as the site of the Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) held annually in October. Busan is becoming reputable as one of the most attractive convention destinations in Korea. With the successful hosting of the 2006 UNESCAP, 2005 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and 2002 Asain Games, the city continues to ascend as a MICE destination. The city was ranked the 8th most popular city in Asia according to the Union of International Associations' (UIA) statistics for international meetings in 2006.
BEXCO (Busan Exhibition & Convention Center)
SPECIAL FEATURES
Since its opening in September 2001, BEXCO located in the famous Haeundae beach resort area has shown world-class hospitality by successfully hosting the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan final draw ceremony, the 2004 ITU Telecom Asia, the 2005 APEC Summit and 2006 UNESCAP Ministerial conference on transport. When it comes to hosting meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions, BEXCO not only boasts impressive infrastructure but also comprehensive resources to help realize solid results for all organizations. Furthermore, BEXCO is undertaking an expansion plan to add a new auditorium with a capacity of 4,000 people and 20,000㎡ new exhibition hall that are set to open in 2012. BEXCO's excellence in hosting large international events is attributed its world-class facilities and service.
Nurimaru APEC House
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Nurimaru APEC House served as the site for the 2005 APEC Summit and is now used for general meeting space, and is a favorite with meeting planners for its beautiful sea views and traditional Korean architecture.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address: 43 APEC Street, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Korea
Telephone: +82-51-740-7347
Fax: +82-51-740-7367
Website: http://www.bexco.co.kr
Email: hslee@bexco.co.kr
Contact: Eva Lee, Convention Team
From Gimhae International Airport: 29.06km taxi - 30 min.
From Busan Railway Station: 15.22km taxi - 20 min.
Busan Lotte Hotel
SPECIAL FEATURES
Busan Lotte Hotel has 762 comfortable rooms, a business center, a club floor, a fitness center, a casino, a duty-free shop, department store, and a movie theater. From the restaurants on the 43rd floor, enjoy an amazing night view at the sky lounge. Eleven banquet and convention halls have the all latest audio-visual and conference equipment.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address: 503-15 Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Korea
Telephone: +82-51-810-1000
Fax: +82-51-816-2561
Website: http://www.busanlottehotel.co.kr
Email: swimpool@lotte.net
Contact: Young Soo JANG, Sales Team
From Gimhae International Airport: 17km taxi - 20 min.
From Busan Railway Station: 5km taxi - 10-15 min.
Haeundae Grand Hotel
SPECIAL FEATURES
Haeundae Grand Hotel provides 320 well-facilitated and spacious guest rooms, and banquet halls equipped with simultaneous interpretation facilities for six different languages. Equipped with high-tech seminar-related facilities, the convention center is playing a pivotal role in Busan which is a center of international trade. The hotel also has state-of-the-art facilities for leisure activities, which are all attuned in satisfying the new concept of combined business, leisure and sports travel.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address: 651-2 Woo-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Korea
Telephone: +82-51-740-0114
Fax: +82-51-740-0141
Website: http://www.grandhotel.co.kr
Email: webmaster@grandhotel.co.kr
Contact: Hye Jin BAEK, Sales Team
From Gimhae International Airport: 29km taxi - 42 min.
From Busan Railway Station: 20km taxi - 30 min.
Hotel Nongshim
SPECIAL FEATURES
Hotel Nongshim is a special deluxe hotel along with a famous hot spring called 'Hurshimchung'. The Hotel offers superb service, elegant dining, and outstanding entertainment facilities. Hotel Nongshim has banquet halls equipped with full modern utilities for international meetings and seminars, fashion shows and dinner shows, as well as for wedding ceremonies that will leave you inspired.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address: 137-7 Oncheon-dong, Dongnae-gu, Busan, Korea
Telephone: +82-51-550-2100
Fax: +82-51-550-2105
Website: http://www.hotelnongshim.com
Email: webmaster@hotelnongshim.com
From Gimhae International Airport: 17km taxi - 20-30 min.
From Busan Railway Station: 14km taxi - 30 min.
Paradise Hotel Busan
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Paradise Hotel & Casino Busan, newly a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, and a luxury 5-star hotel with its 538 rooms, is located in the heart of Korea's famous resort destination - Haeundae Beach. The main building of the hotel was completely renovated in 2007.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address: 1408-5 Joong-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Korea
Telephone: +82-51-742-2121
Fax: +82-51-742-2100
Website: http://www.paradisehotel.co.kr
Email: welcome@paradisehotel.co.kr
Contact: Edward CHANG, Sales and Marketing Team
From Gimhae International Airport: 15km taxi - 40 min.
From Busan Railway Station: 17km taxi - 30 min.
Commodore Hotel Busan
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Commodore Hotel Busan is an ideally located and affords beautiful view of Busan Port, as well as a comfortable rest in vivacious urban surroundings. The main building is a very unique structure which looks like a crescent moon. It reminds one of an image of a white navy cap and it is such an image that makes for the name of the hotel (commodore: the general). The crescent structure of the building provides guests with a majestic view of the sea that surrounds Busan.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address: 743-80 Yeongju-dong, Jung-gu, Busan, Korea
Telephone: +82-51-466-9101
Fax: +51-462-9101
Website: http://www.commodore.co.kr
Email: hotel@commodore.co.kr
From Gimhae International Airport: 15km taxi - 30 min.
From Busan Railway Station: 0.7km walk - 10 min. taxi -5 min.
The Westin Chosun Busan
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Westin Chosun Busan is the only hotel in Busan in the Starwood International chain network among the 5-star hotels in Busan.
Nestled along the scenic beachfront of Haeundae Beach's beautiful Dongbaek Island, the Westin Chosun Busan is the optimal location for business convenience and vacation getaways. Experience all the charm and beauty of the Westin Chosun Busan.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address: 737 Woo 1-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Korea
Telephone:+82-51-749-7000
Fax: +82-51-742-1313
Website: http://www.echosunhotel.com
Email: CRM@chosunhotel.co.kr
From Gimhae International Airport: 27km taxi - 50 min.
From Busan Railway Station: 15km taxi - 30 min.
Haeundae Centum Hotel
SPECIAL FEATURES
Haeundae Centum Hotel is a brand new hotel with 543 rooms. It is located in walking distance from the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (2 min.). Located adjacent to BEXCO, the BFC (Busan Film Commission), and the BMA (Busan Museum of Art), you can see, feel, and experience international conferences and cultural events. In addition, a wide choice of sightseeing sports takes place at Haeundae Beach, Gwangan Bridge, Nurimaru, and Donbaek Island, for your pleasure. There are shopping malls next to the hotel. All of our rooms guarantee spacious and comfortable accommodation for all our guests.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address: Haeundae Centum Hotel, 1505 U 2-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Korea
Telephone: +82-51-720-9000
Fax: +82-51-720-9090
Website: http://www.centumhotel.co.kr
Email: room@centumhotel.co.kr
From Gimhae International Airport: 22km taxi - 40 min. bus - 60 min.
From Busan Railway Station: 16km taxi - 40 min. bus - 60 min.
Hotel Riviera Haeundae
SPECIAL FEATURES
Welcome to Hotel Riviera Haeundae. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our customers who always pay us a visit. Our hotel is situated near Haeundae beach and our competitive rates, clean facilities and polite service make us the best hotel in Korea. Our hotel does its best to be a hotel fit to represent our long and interesting history.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address: 1380-14 Chung 1-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Korea
Telephone: +82-51-740-2111
Fax: +82-51-740-2100
Website: http://www.rivierahotel.co.kr
E-mail: hw-duck@hanmail.net
Contact: Ki Young KIM, Marketing Team
From Gimhae International Airport: 24km limousine bus - 60 min.
From Busan Railway Station: 18km taxi - 30 min.
Homers Hotel
SPECIAL FEATURES
Homers Hotel is located nearby Gwangalli Beach. Enjoy the night views from Gwangan Bridge the VIP service for all who come to our hotel for special events in our sky banquet hall located on the 20th floor, facing Gwangan Bridge and the open sea. We can accommodate a variety of seminars, corporate events, and international meetings. It takes about 7 minutes to reach the BEXCO from the hotel by taxi.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address: 193-1 Gwangan-dong, Suyoung-gu, Busan, Korea
Telephone: +82-51-750-8000
Fax: +82-51-750-8001
Website: http://www.homershotel.com
Email: homershotel@korea.com
From Gimhae International Airport: 23km taxi - 35 min.
From Busan Railway Station: 10km taxi - 20 min.
Seacloud Hotel
SPECIAL FEATURES
Busan's first serviced residence hotel awaits you. The tastefully furnished Residential Suites with 1 or 2 bedrooms are designed to make your stay the most relaxed. This 30-story tower also houses our restaurant THEUS that overlooks Haeundae Beach, a gym, an outdoor swimming pool, and a jacuzzi. Designed to meet the needs of every modern traveler, it's like a home away from home.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address: 1392-100 Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Korea
Telephone: +82-51-933-1000
Fax: +82-51-933-1001
Website: http://www.seacloudhotel.com
Email: info@seacloudhotel.com
Contact: Ji Taek PARK, Sales and Marketing Team
From Gimhae International Airport: 28km taxi - 43 min.
From Busan Railway Station: 21km taxi - 31 min.
Major Events
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2010 the 17th World Congress on ITS(Intelligent Transport System)
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The 95th Lions Clubs International Convention
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2012 APAO(Asia Pacific Academy of Opthalmology) Congress
Regional CVB
Busan CVB
- Tel. +82-51-740-3600
- Fax. +82-51-740-3640
- Email. sunny5786@naver.com
- Website. www.busancvb.org
Convention Center
BEXCO
- Tel. +82-51-740-7395
- Fax. +82-51-740-7320
- Email. yjahn@bexco.co.kr
- Website. www.bexco.co.kr
