Related news Vietnam to host international tourism fair annually Mekong Delta in “floating season”: A real travel experience Smart tourism portal VTV Travel to be launched this December Vietnam wins 2nd prize in regional travel startup competition 62-year-old woman, son travel across Vietnam by motorbike

Deputy Director General of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong said participants at a press briefing on Vietnam at the WTM were impressed by the growth rate of 20-30% of Vietnam tourism, as well as by new tourism products introduced by Vietnamese travel agencies at this year’s event.

Vietnamese and foreign partners discuss at the booth of Vietnam Airlines at the World Travel Market 2018 in London.

Vietnamese travel businesses attending the 2018 WTM said their stalls attracted large number of visitors, noting that they were excited about the results of their meetings with customers and partners during the three-day event.

Huong attributed the success of the travel agencies to their efforts to constantly offer new services and products with high quality. She added that the visa exemption for travelers from 24 countries and the grant of e-visa also had positive impacts on tourism development.

An important partner of Vietnam tourism is the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines. A representative of the airline said at the press briefing that Vietnam Airlines is operating seven flights a week between Vietnam and London. The number of passengers on the route increased by 5% during January-September this year. Vietnam Airlines holds a 60% share in the total passenger volume between London and Vietnam.

The WTM is one of the biggest tourism fairs in the world. It is held every November in London.

According to the organizing board, about 5,000 companies and organizations attended the event this year, which attracted 51,000 visitors.

European travel agents make fact-finding tour of Hanoi

Hanoi’s Tourism Department, in collaboration with Vietnam Airlines, held a meeting with representatives of 22 travel agencies from 11 European countries on October 10.

 

Vietnam Int’l Travel Mart project receives approval

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recently approved a project to organize the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM), promoting it as an important international and national tourism event.

 

Japanese travel agencies on FAM trip to experience Hue

A delegation of 11 Japanese travel agencies made a familiarisation (FAM) trip to the city of Hue, in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, on September 23-25 to experience the local tourist attractions and culture.

 

European travel agents to make fact-finding tour to Hanoi

A delegation of 25 travel agents from 12 European nations will visit Hanoi from October 4-10 in a bid to strengthen cooperation in tourism.

 

Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo opens

The 14th International Travel Expo-Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC), the largest of its kind in the Mekong sub-region, kicked off in Vietnam’s largest economic hub on September 5 evening with the “Vietnamese Culinary Delights” Gala Dinner.

 

Source: NDO/VNA