The Bangladesh pavilion has won the 'Best Booth Operation Award 2018' for its exceptional holistic presentation in the 33rd Korean World Travel Fair-2018 (KOTFA) held in Seoul recently, reports UNB.
There were a total of 55 pavilions of 35 countries in the fair.
The successful participation of Bangladesh in the fair is expected to create a momentum and encourage more Koreans as well as foreign tourists to visit Bangladesh, said the Bangladesh Embassy in Seoul on Monday.
KOTFA authority has handed over a crest to the Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB) authority in this regard.
The Tourism Board in association with the Embassy of Bangladesh in Seoul has participated in the fair on June 14-17.
Joint Secretary Abu Bakar Siddiqui of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism led a five-member Bangladesh delegation to the fair.
Three private tour operators also took part in the fair.
Bangladesh has been participating in the annual travel fair since 2012.
KOTFA Chairman Shin Jung Mok along with the ambassadors of all the participating countries officially inaugurated the fair on June 14.
Later, KOTFA Chairman along with the ambassadors visited the pavilions of different countries.
During their visit to Bangladesh pavilion, Ambassador of Bangladesh Abida Islam greeted them with traditional handicrafts.
Representative from the BTB and officials of the embassy were present at that time.
The visiting dignitaries deeply appreciated the attractive decoration of Bangladesh Pavilion.
Dhaka wins best pavilion award in Korea World Travel Fair
FE Team | Published: June 18, 2018 21:57:01
Dhaka wins best pavilion award in Korea World Travel Fair
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