Geochang County Wins Bronze in Institution Category at 1st Gyeongnam Tourism Awards

Comprehensive Evaluation of Achievements in Attracting Tourists, Improving Tourism Infrastructure, and Promoting Tourism Policies

Efforts Recognized for Establishing Tourism Infrastructure, Including the "2026 Year of Visiting Geochang" Initiative

Geochang County in Gyeongsangnam-do announced on July 13 that it had received the bronze award in the institution category at the "1st Gyeongnam Tourism Awards," the first of its kind nationwide, held at the "1st Gyeongnam Tourism Day" event hosted by Gyeongsangnam-do.

The Gyeongnam Tourism Awards comprehensively evaluated 18 cities and counties in the province that contributed to tourism revitalization, including achievements in attracting tourists, improvements in tourism infrastructure, development of tourism content, and the promotion of tourism policies.

[Photo by Geochang County] Geochang County won the Bronze Award in the institution category at the "1st Gyeongnam Tourism Awards," held for the first time nationwide during the "1st Gyeongnam Tourism Day" event hosted by Gyeongsangnam-do, and is taking a group commemorative photo.

The county explained that its establishment of a dedicated tourism department, the Tourism Promotion Division, as well as its efforts to designate 2026 as the "Year of Visiting Geochang," and its development of tourism content connecting local natural, cultural, and festival resources and the creation of infrastructure for stay-type tourism, were reflected in the evaluation.

At the award ceremony, Vice Governor Han Miyoung of Geochang attended, and Geochang County stated that, taking this award as an opportunity, it plans to continue expanding infrastructure for stay-type tourism and projects to connect local tourism resources.

Meanwhile, Gyeongsangnam-do is operating the "Gyeongnam Tourism Week" from July 5 to July 18, holding various events to promote regional tourism revitalization and stimulate tourism consumption.

The competitiveness of a tourism city lies in creating an environment that encourages tourists to return, rather than in the number of awards received. The key to future success will be how consistently the city expands stay-type tourism infrastructure and develops unique local content.

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