museum meetings meet outdoors found Floating Island to be “a stunning venue in a beautiful location. The architecture is striking, with many options for planners and different types of events.” Busan Cinema Center is ideal for large- scale events, boasting the world’s longest cantilever roof that covers Korea’s largest outdoor theatre with seating for 4,000. South of Seoul, the popular Hyundai Cruise accommodates up to 1,000 for a sightseeing sail along the Gyeongin Ara Waterway. The unique design of Bonte Museum draws inspiration from the natural beauty of its surroundings on Jeju Island off the southern coast. Elegant private dinners can be held alongside artwork from celebrated artists in museum galleries, and groups of up to 200 can enjoy the tranquil Hoban Lake Garden. A visit to the DMZ Museum, located in the Demilitarized Zone at the northern- most point of the country, between North and South Korea, is a must on any itinerary. Established by the Korean War Armistice Agreement as a means to bringing peace to the Korean peninsula, sobering artifacts and wartime-inspired installations are on display. Well-appointed multipurpose and conference rooms are available on-site. Clayarch Gimhae Museum in the southeast is a leader in architectural ceramics, offering hands-on group experiences for up to 80 and a 100-seat audiovisual room for events. Museum DAH in Busan, Korea’s largest digital art museum, boasts brilliant interactive experiences and is ideal for networking receptions for up to 300 guests. Bonte Museum In the northeast, Alpensia Ski Jumping Center, used in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, offers the rare opportunity to hold small events at its observation deck, while banquets for up to 5,000 can be held on the nearby grass field. Convention centre facilities, ideal for conferences, galas and exhibitions, are available in the same complex. Korea’s only waterfront convention centre, Floating Island Convention in Seoul, is part of Some Sevit—three man-made floating islands on the Hangang River. It features state-of- the-art multipurpose venues suitable for large galas, conventions and elegant private dinners. Whether inside the all-glass, dome- shaped structure with its breathtaking river views, or out on the terrace overlooking the water, events here are unforgettable. Alan Lee, senior manager, projects, International Conference Services, looking for a venue for a gala dinner on a recent familiarization trip, For more information, contact: Randy Snape Sr. National Marketing Manager Korea Tourism Organization T: 416-348-9056 (ext. 224) E: [email protected] koreaconvention.org Travel into the past, discover modern innovation and explore future possibilities in Korea’s extensive and inspired selection of museums. Korea boasts four seasons, with spring and fall being the best time to visit, when temperatures are mild and groups can enjoy the many unique outdoor venue options. Museum DAH Floating Island Convention Busan Cinema Center Ignite Destination Supplement | Ignitemag.ca | 53
