Terraced rice fields in Hoang Su Phi district, the northernmost province of Ha Giang during harvest season (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A fund for tourism development will be set up in the coming time in hope of providing financial sources for brand building of Vietnam’s tourism in foreign countries, according to Nguyen Van Tuan, head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). The fund will also support market research and development for tourism products and training for personnel in the sector. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and relevant agencies are reviewing necessary documents for establishment of the fund, he noted. Tuan added that in 2018, Vietnam’s tourism promotion activities were organised in many countries. The country for the first time held such events in new markets including the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Switzerland and New Zealand, in addition to the five Western European nations which are already … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s tourism sector works to attract more foreign tourists
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Russian tourist allegedly gang-raped in India
Media reports said the 21-year-old had bite marks on her face and arms when she was found naked and unconscious on the floor of her hostel room early on Monday. "Six men have been detained over the rape and drugging of the woman," investigating officer Mangayar Karasi told AFP. The woman, who was travelling on her own, had arrived in the town of Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu state, 190 kilometres (120 miles) from Chennai, last Thursday. Those in custody included the hostel manger and her tourist guide, who told police he found her on the floor hours after they had consensual sex, another investigator said. She said the woman was being treated in hospital for a drug overdose and minor injuries, with efforts being made to record her statement. The medical report has confirmed sexual assault, the officer said. Local and foreign tourists flock to Tiruvannamalai for its 9th-century Annamalaiyar Temple, one of the largest Hindu temple complexes spread over 10 hectares (25 acres). Sexual … [Read more...] about Russian tourist allegedly gang-raped in India
HCM City eyes on India as potential tourism market
At the May meeting on socio-economic issues of the municipal People’s Committee on May 30, Director of the department Bui Ta Hoang Vu said his agency had been working with several airlines to boost Vietnamese images to India. He noted that while 1.6 million Indians travelled to Thailand in 2017, only 170,000 visited Vietnam. The low-cost airline Vietjet Air is scheduled to open direct flights between HCM City and India this September. The Tourism Department has developed products designed for this market and held some tourism promotion activities in the country. Mr. Vu added that the department has also asked local restaurants to design dishes specifically for Indian guests. It was reported at the meeting that 566,390 foreign tourists arrived in the city in May, up 37 percent year on year. Revenues from tourism came to around 9.3 trillion VND (over 406 million USD), up 3.03 percent. For the January-May period, the total number of foreign arrivals was 3.18 million, a 32 percent … [Read more...] about HCM City eyes on India as potential tourism market
HCM City has eyes on India as potential tourism market
Ho Chi Minh City’s Tourism Department is launching plans to attract more visitors from India, which is considered a market of great potential. A corner of HCM City (Photo: VNA) At the May meeting on socio-economic issues of the municipal People’s Committee on May 30, Director of the department Bui Ta Hoang Vu said his agency is working with several airlines to promote Vietnam to India. He noted that while 1.6 million Indians travelled to Thailand in 2017, only 170,000 visited Vietnam. The low-cost airline Vietjet Air is scheduled to open direct flights between HCM City and India this September. The Tourism Department has developed products designed for this market and held some tourism promotion activities in the country. Vu added that the department has also asked local restaurants to design dishes specifically for Indian guests. It was reported at the meeting that an estimated 566,390 foreign tourists arrived in the city in May, up 37 percent year on year. … [Read more...] about HCM City has eyes on India as potential tourism market
Việt Nam, India seek to boost tourism
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Fifty Vietnamese companies met with 15 major tour operators from India at B2B meetings held during the “Incredible India Road Show” on Tuesday in HCM City. The Indian delegation of officials and tour operators led by Rashmi Verma, secretary of India’s Ministry of Tourism, organised the roadshow for the first time in Việt Nam to strengthen relations in the tourism sector. Last year was the Year of Friendship commemorating the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership between the two countries, said P. Harish, Ambassador of India in Việt Nam. Strong tourism cooperation and people-to-people relations are seen as key elements of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The establishment of a direct flight between HCM City and New Delhi by VietJet Air later this year will provide a firm foundation for enhancing bilateral … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, India seek to boost tourism