The Hanoitimes - The 16th annual meeting of the Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia (CPTA) will start at Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi on September 6. Hanoi has completed the preparation for the 16th annual meeting of the Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia, from September 5 to 10, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism. A foreigner joins locals at the pedestrian street in downtown Hanoi. Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn According to leaders of the Hanoi Department of Tourism, the 16th annual meeting of CPTA will have many kinds of events including a welcome party for delegates on September 5, the opening ceremony on September 6, the workshop of CPTA member cities on September 7, CPTA exhibition from September 8 to 9, etc. Participants of the event are representatives from CPTA member cities, including Tokyo (Japan), Bangkok (Thailand), Delhi (India), Jakarta (Indonesia), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Metropolitan Manila (the Philippines), Seoul (South Korea), Taipei (Taiwan … [Read more...] about Hanoi readies for meeting of Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia
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Conference looks to develop tourism in ASEAN, central Vietnam
At the conference (Photo: VGP) Hanoi (VNA) – The first international conference on sustainable tourism development in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the central region of Vietnam was recently held in Da Nang city. Participants shared experience in and solutions to developing tourism such as increasing the involvement of the community in rural tourism development, promoting culinary tourism, creating knowledge-based tourism products, seeking sustainable financial measures for marine conservation sites, and developing human resources. When it comes to travelling in central Vietnam, there’s much talk about the imperial city of Hue, My Son sanctuary and old trading port city of Hoi An. Undoubtedly, these UNESCO-accredited world heritage sites have long been must-see spots for tourists in the region. However, the central coast boasts a broader mix of attractions. Besides its numerous UNESCO accredited cultural heritage sites, pristine beaches … [Read more...] about Conference looks to develop tourism in ASEAN, central Vietnam
Hanoi to host 16th meeting of Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia
Hanoi will host the 16th annual meeting of the Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia (CPTA) between September 5 and 10. Visitors at One-Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi Participants of the event are representatives from CPTA member cities, including Tokyo (Japan), Bangkok (Thailand), Delhi (India), Jakarta (Indonesia), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Metropolitan Manila (the Philippines), Seoul (the Republic of Korea), Taipei (Taiwan – China), and Tomsk (Russia). The meeting is set to review cooperative activities implemented during the past years and design plans to carry out new projects. Participant will define responsibilities of state tourism management agencies and municipal governments, as well as tourism agencies and businesses in developing tourism in CPTA member cities. During the meeting, CPTA member cities will seek measures to lure more visitors to Asia through cooperative projects, programmes and campaigns. The meeting will also focus on strengthening cooperation between … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host 16th meeting of Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia
Vietnam to popularize tourism in India
PANO – The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), in association with the Vietnamese Embassy in India, will take part in the Global Exhibition on Services (GES) 2016 in New Delhi and Bhubaneswar, India, from April 19th to 24th. The exhibition aims to promote the development of the service industry and to offer an exchange opportunity for global enterprises to seek appropriate business cooperation opportunities. On this occasion, VNAT and the embassy will organize a roadshow to introduce Vietnam’s tourism products, aiming to pave the way to develop tourism exchanges between Vietnam and India. GES 2015 attracted 60 tourism businesses which showcased their products at over 350 stalls and held thousands of exchanges. Translated by Hong Thanh … [Read more...] about Vietnam to popularize tourism in India
Program sparks demand for tourism in 2013
(VEN) - If there is no change, in the second quarter of this year, the Tourism Stimulation Program for 2013 will be put into implementation across the country to attract domestic and foreign visitors with major parts of the program will be carried out in the third and final quarter of this year. This year's Tourism Stimulation Program will target foreign visitors, boost demand for tourism during the country's major holidays and festivals and tourism industry events. Tour discount sales will also be offered in the off season. The program will also launch strategies to advertise the program to foreign visitors who have already visited Vietnam, raise awareness among local residents where the events will be held, promote activities to develop tourism products and improve the quality of tourism services. Under this program, as for international tourism markets, it will focus on foreign tour operators and journalists in key and promising markets to promote Vietnam's tourism destinations. … [Read more...] about Program sparks demand for tourism in 2013