We welcomed four core members from the International Association of Professional Congress Organizers (IAPCO) with significant influence in selecting potential MICE destinations as part of the FAM trip for JNTO’s “2024 International Conference Key Person Invitation Project.”

On a lovely sunny day, we guided the core PCO representatives through these halls and event spaces. While some had visited Osaka previously, it was their first time exploring Umeda.

Throughout the visit, they shared their positive impressions, noting how pleasant it was to spend a full day exploring Umeda and its exciting ongoing developments. This experience allowed us to effectively showcase Umeda’s appeal as a compelling MICE destination.

●Main Sites Visited:
-Umeda South Hall
-JR Osaka Station (Water clock, Toki-no-hiroba Plaza, Atrium Plaza)
-Knowledge Capital Congrès Convention Center
-XEX WEST (for lunch ＠HERBIS PLAZA ENT)
-GRAND GREEN OSAKA (Rohto Heart Square Umekita, Umekita Park, THE JACKSON GARDEN, Step Plaza, JAM BASE)

DMO Osaka Umeda is committed to continuing to develop venues, creating hospitality content, and planning unique MICE programs tailored to Umeda, enabling the efficient and effective utilization of the city according to the needs of each conference.

（A Scene from the Inspection at Umekita Park・Rohto Heart Square Umekita）