2019 NEAR International Forum on Cruise Tourism will be held to share information and knowledge among scholars, experts, entrepreneurs, and public officers and to seek practical exchange and cooperation measures. We look forward to the attendance and participation of NEAR members. * Overview of the Event - Date: February. 20 (Wed.) – 22 (Fri.), 2019 * Main Event: February. 21 (Thurs.) - Venue: POSCO International Center, Pohang - Number of Participants: approximately 300 attendees (public officers of NEAR members, experts, representatives of businesses) - Host/Organizers: NEAR/NEAR Secretariat, Gyungbuk Policy Institute - Sponsorship: Gyeongsangbuk-do tourism Corporation, Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do - Main Contents: opening ceremony, discussions and presentations on themes by sessions, welcoming luncheon, Familiarization Tour, etc.