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INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Incheon Is More Than a Casino — Exploring the Strength of “Integrated Operations” That Support MICE [Korea 2025 Autumn Feature 4]

Osaka’s Integrated Resort (IR), scheduled to open in 2030, has attracted significant attention in Japan. In seeking insight into how such a development may function in practice, we conducted on-site coverage of INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea, which has emerged as a leading case study in the region. What does “integrated operations,” a...

Exhibitions & Events

KINTEX, Korea’s Largest Exhibition Venue—Within 30 Minutes of Seoul by High-Speed Rail: KINTEX and Goyang City’s MICE Strategy, with Reports from Exhibitions Held on Site [Korea 2025 Autumn Feature 2]

KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Center), the largest exhibition and convention center in South Korea, is positioned as one of Asia’s leading MICE innovation platforms. Established on April 29, 2005, as a joint investment project between the national government and local authorities, KINTEX was developed with the dual objective of internationalizing Korea’s exhibition industry and addressing...

Exhibitions & Events

[On-site Report from Korea] KOREA MICE EXPO 2025 Held at COEX, Seoul, November 3–5 — The Power of Korea’s United MICE Industry and a Look at the Event as a Whole

KOREA MICE EXPO 2025 (KME2025) concluded successfully after three vibrant days from Monday, November 3 to Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at COEX in Seoul. Organized by the Korea MICE Association and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization, KME2025 stands as Korea’s leading international certified exhibition in the...

Global Events

KOREA MICE EXPO (KME), Celebrating 25 Years: One of Asia’s Largest MICE-Dedicated Trade Shows to Move to Seoul in 2025

KOREA MICE EXPO (KME) is South Korea’s flagship trade show covering the full spectrum of MICE—an essential platform for industry stakeholders. This article traces its 25-year history, highlights the latest developments, and looks ahead to what’s next as the event relocates to Seoul in 2025. Event Overview: KOREA MICE EXPO (KME) KOREA MICE EXPO (KME)...