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September 17, 2025South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism will host the 2025 Tourism Job Festa from September 30 to October 1, 2025, at the aT Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul. This much-anticipated event is designed to address the growing demand within the country’s tourism industry and offer a platform for job seekers looking to enter or advance in the sector. The event aims to facilitate job matching, provide career advice, and contribute to the continued growth of the tourism workforce.Responding to the Boom in TourismThe Tourism Job Festa has been organized to meet the increasing demand for professionals in South Korea’s thriving tourism industry. The rapid growth has been largely driven by the popularity of domestic tourism content, leading to an influx of visitors both from abroad and within the country. By the end of July 2025, the number of foreign visitors to South Korea reached approximately 10.56 million, marking a significant 15.9% increase compared to the same period last year. This surge highlights the need to attract and train new talent to meet the demands of the tourism sector, ensuring the continued success of the industry.Advertisement The event will serve as a bridge between job seekers and the diverse range of opportunities available across the tourism sector, from travel agencies and resorts to MICE companies and theme parks. It will also act as a platform to support the sustained growth of the tourism industry by nurturing the next generation of professionals who will shape its future.Key Themes and ParticipantsThe 2025 Tourism Job Festa will revolve around the theme “My tourism career, taking off now!”. Approximately 130 organizations will participate, including travel agencies, hospitality businesses like hotels and resorts, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) corporations, tourism ventures, travel platforms, and theme parks. This broad range of participants underscores the diversity of the opportunities available in the tourism sector, catering to a variety of skills and professional backgrounds.In addition to the corporate participants, the event will feature two distinct areas aimed at expanding job opportunities for attendees: a National Tourism Job Network Zone and an Overseas Employment Zone. These zones will be developed in collaboration with organizations like the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Job Center, Regional Tourism Enterprise Support Centers, and local government economic promotion agencies. Through these partnerships, job seekers will have access to a broader range of employment opportunities within South Korea and beyond …
