September 28, 2017 | 22:20 (GMT+7)
Vietnam promotes tourism at Paris international fair
A Vietnamese stall is offering a warm welcome to visitors at the Top Resa international tourism fair, which runs in Paris from September 26 to 29.
A corner of the Vietnamese stall at the Top Resa international
tourism fair. Photo:
vietnamtourism.gov.vn
The
Vietnamese area features the nostalgic décor of ancient walls and tiled roofs
inspired by Hanoi’s old quarter. The space is filled with the sound of folk
music performed live by two Vietnamese artists.
On
the sidelines of the fair, Vietnam organized a conference to promote Hanoi
tourism, where Vietnamese Ambassador to France Nguyen Ngoc Son called on travel
agencies in Paris to extend their reach to Vietnam and its capital city.
The
diplomat also lauded operations of French tour operators in Vietnam, hoping
their success will encourage more French businesses to come to the country.
Nguyen
Anh Dung, deputy head of the Hanoi Tourism Department, noted Hanoi is
attractive to visitors thanks to affordable prices, scenic sites, and delicious
food.
According
to him, the capital welcomed 4.2 million foreigners last year, up 23 percent
against 2015. In the first eight month of 2017, foreign arrivals to the city
reached 3.7 million, an annual increase of 21 percent.
Source: VNA