Bloodgood Is New South Korean Tourism Ambassador

Hollywood actress and model to be new South Korea's tourism ambassador

Seoul - Korean-American Hollywood actress and model Moon Bloodgood was named an honorary ambassador by South Korea's tourism board today as part of the country's bid to attract more foreign visitors.

Cartoon To Represent Japan In China, Hong Kong

Hello Kitty to be appointed Japan's tourism ambassador

TOKYO — Japan will on Monday appoint the mouthless feline cartoon character Hello Kitty as a goodwill tourism ambassador in China and Hong Kong, with the aim of promoting visits here, Kyodo News has reported.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will announce the appointment on Monday, Kyodo said at the weekend, ... read more