Visitors at the HCM City Tourism Fair last year.- VNA/VNS Photo Phuong Vy More than 30 travel firms in HCM City will sell nearly 60,000 domestic and outbound tours at 15-50 per cent discount at the HCM City Tourism Fair to be held from April 12 to 15. The annual fair, which has the theme “Exploring Summer” this year, seeks to stimulate travel demand during the upcoming summer season, La Quoc Khanh, deputy director of the city Department of Tourism, said. It is a forum for localities and travel firms to interact with potential customers and offers locals a chance to buy quality tours at reasonable prices, he said. Tour operators, hotels, restaurants, airlines, and transport providers will showcase their products and services at 150 booths and offer discount vouchers, gifts, lucky draws, buy-one-get-one tours and others. Vietnam Airlines will offer 2,400 tickets on international and domestic flights at 30 per cent discount. The event, to be held at September 23 Park in the … [Read more...] about HCM City set to host tourism fair
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HCM City tourism industry seeks to improve staff, services
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Developing special tourism activities and improving the skills of tourism staff are among the measures needed for HCM City’s tourism sector, speakers said at a forum on regional tourism held on Wednesday in the city. Lê Thanh Liêm, vice chairman of the city’s People’s Committee, said the city aimed to be one of the top tourist hotspots in Southeast Asia, with tourism becoming a spearhead sector. More international tourism events and a better diversity of tourism products would help attract more visitors, according to Liêm. Cultural and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) tourism could produce more revenue for the industry, he said, adding that new marketing strategies and promotions abroad are needed to attract foreign tourists. Though the city has advantages in tourism, a number of issues like poor taxi services and overcharging by vendors drive tourists away, he said. Besides … [Read more...] about HCM City tourism industry seeks to improve staff, services
High-quality products fair opens in HCM City
Organic products and those certified as Vietnamese High-Quality Products-Global Integration Standard on show at the Vietnamese High-Quality Products Fair which opened in HCM City on April 3. — VNS Photo Around 300 local enterprises are taking part in the Vietnamese High-Quality Products Fair that opened today in HCM City. The six-day annual fair has more than 600 booths displaying a wide range of products such as garments and textiles, footwear, handicrafts, food and household products, electrical goods, and others. One of highlights at the fair is the “Common House” showcasing organic products and “Vietnamese High-Quality Products-Global Integration Standard” certified products about which visitors can check information electronically using their smart phones. There is “a strange garden” where they can see and touch quaint products made from Ben Tre Province’s coconut trees and fruits and grapefruits, which have been granted … [Read more...] about High-quality products fair opens in HCM City
HCM City keen on developing shopping tourism
VietNamNet Bridge – As the country’s economic hub and tourism magnet with name-brand boutiques and a wide variety of local and foreign goods, HCM City has become a veritable shopping mecca, but experts say that tourist spending remains at a low level. Ben Thanh Market, bustling all day and night, is an interesting destination for tourists and a true reflection of the local lifestyle and people. — VNA/VNS Photo Traditional markets such as Ben Thanh, Binh Tay, An Dong Plaza and Saigon Square as well as luxury department stores Takashimaya, Vincom Centre, Parkson and Diamond Plaza can be conveniently reached by different means of transport or on foot from the city’s centre. While a wide array of international brands and renowned local designs can be bought at many of these sites, the city also has many streets that specialise in selling paintings, fabric, antiques, jewelry or traditional medicine in or near the downtown area. Because of the wide variety … [Read more...] about HCM City keen on developing shopping tourism
VietJet inks deal to open direct flights between HCM City, Brisbane
The deal was inked in the presence of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who is on an official visit to Australia, James McGrath – Assistant Minister to the Australian Prime Minister, and officials of Vietnam and Australia. Representatives of VietJet and the Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) sign a cooperation agreement to open a direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane The direct route linking HCM City and Brisbane is scheduled to open in 2019. CEO and Managing Director of BAC Julieannne Alroe said the travel frequency between Queensland and Vietnam has risen by an average of 8 percent annually over the last five years. VietJet selected Brisbane as the first destination in Australia for a direct flight with HCM City given the Vietnamese southern metropolis is one of the five biggest markets of Brisbane but there is yet a direct route between them. Vice Chairman of VietJet Nguyen Thanh Hung said the carrier has continually upgraded its fleet and … [Read more...] about VietJet inks deal to open direct flights between HCM City, Brisbane