Imsil County Offers a Delightful Day Trip with Pets

Pet Tour Held Targeting the Tourism Off-Season

Imsil County in Jeonbuk has launched a stay-type tourism product targeting tourists accompanied by companion animals, aiming to diversify the local tourism market.

According to Imsil County on September 8, the county operated a 'Pet Tour Accompanied by Pets' on September 5 for 20 groups of tourists accompanied by dogs. The program was designed to attract new tourism demand during the period between the summer tourism off-season and the autumn peak season.

On the 5th, Imsil County in North Jeolla Province operated a "Pet Tour Accompanied by Pets" for 20 groups of tourists accompanied by dogs. Photo by Imsil County Office

This tour, considering seasonal characteristics, focused on indoor experiences and connected major tourist destinations in Imsil. Participants boarded a dedicated bus and visited the Imsil Wood Culture Experience Center, the Imsil Cheese Theme Park, the Jeonbuk 119 Safety Experience Center, and the Osu Uigyoun Tourist Site in sequence.

The pet tour was operated by a professional travel agency responsible for product planning and operation, as well as participant recruitment, safety management, and satisfaction surveys. The provision of a dedicated bus on which travelers could ride with their dogs also reduced the inconvenience of the journey.

Imsil County is focusing on pet tours because the increasing number of tourists wishing to travel with their companion animals is creating new demand that existing tourism resources alone cannot satisfy. Pet-friendly tourism is considered a field that can extend the average stay of visitors in the region, as it goes beyond simply visiting tourist sites to incorporate experiences, dining, accommodation, and walking or relaxation activities together.

Leveraging this program, Imsil County plans to: ▲ discover new pet-friendly destinations; ▲ develop tourism products connecting experiences, sightseeing, and accommodation; and ▲ expand content where visitors can stay with their dogs.

Duksoo Han, Governor of Imsil County, stated, "As demand for traveling with pets increases, this pet tour served as an opportunity to showcase a new charm of Imsil," adding, "We will continue to discover tourism content that allows both people and pets to travel and stay together."

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