The Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Department and various Vietnamese travel firms are participating in the international Travel and Tourism Trade Show (SATTE 2018) that opened in India’s capital of New Delhi on January 31.
New Delhi (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Departmentand various Vietnamese travel firms are participating in the InternationalTravel and Tourism Trade Show (SATTE 2018) that opened in India’s capital ofNew Delhi on January 31.
Running through February 2, the event is South Asia’s leading tourismfair and aims to allow tourism businesses, airlines and hotels to meet and seekpartnerships.
Vietnam’s booth introduced tourist destinations in Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam.
On the sidelines of SATTE 2018, Director of Ho Chi Minh City’s TourismDepartment Bui Ta Hoang Vu met with Joint Secretary of India’s Ministry ofTourism Suman Billa.
Vu briefed his host on the city’s tourism development policies, notingthat the city is focusing on improving its services to meet the demands ofIndian tourists.
He expressed hope that tourism management agencies of the two countriesas well as Ho Chi Minh City and New Delhi will create optimal conditions forpeople of both sides to travel to each other’s country.
Vu revealed that Vietnam is working to soon open a direct air routeconnecting Ho Chi Minh City and New Delhi. He also invited Indian travel firmsto attend the international tourism fair to be held in Ho Chi Minh City.
For his part, Billa noted that Vietnam and India have enjoyed sound ties,expressing hope that more Vietnamese people will visit India. He stressed theneed for a direct air route between the two countries, which he believes thatwill make significant contributions to increasing the number of touriststravelling between Vietnam and India.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomed about 50,000 Indian tourists in 2017.-VNA
Several Vietnamese businesses are participating in South Asia’s leading travel trade show – SATTE 2017, which started in New Delhi, India on February 15.
Based on its 2017 success, Ho Chi Minh City aims to attract between seven and eight million international visitors and a whopping 29 million domestic visitors in 2018.
The number of visitors increased by 4.1% compared to the same period last year, while total tourism revenue surged by 48.8%, or nearly 88% of the year’s target.
“There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises as this train rattles through historic cities and swooshes beside spectacular coastlines,” according to Lonely Planet.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
The Vietnamese booth at SATTE 2018 (Photo: VNA) 
