Vietnam to attend ASEAN Tourism Forum 2023 in Indonesia
Vietnam will participate in ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2023 themed “ASEAN: A Journey to Wonderful Destinations”, and the Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) trade fair in Yogyakarta, Indonesia from February 2 – 5, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).
Vietnam will attend ASEAN Tourism Forum 2023 in Indonesia. (Photo: the organisation board)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam will participate in ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2023themed “ASEAN: A Journey to Wonderful Destinations”, and the Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) trade fair in Yogyakarta, Indonesia from February 2 – 5, according to theVietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).
At the forum, Vietnam will introduce tourism development, mechanisms andpolicies, tourism products and services after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the messageof Vietnam tourism through the slogan "Vietnam - Timeless Charm" andthe campaign "Live fully in Vietnam".
Vietnam will introduce the message of Vietnam tourism through the slogan "Vietnam - Timeless Charm" and the campaign "Live fully in Vietnam". (Photo: VNAT)
TRAVEX is one of the most important activities within ATF 2023, attracting theattention of international partners, businesses and tourists. It will feature exhibitionsand symposiums.
Vietnam’s booth at the exhibition will highlight the National Tourism Year 2023 in the south – central province of Binh Thuan.
The events are expected to offer a good chance for the tourismsector to introduce Vietnam’s attractive destinations, and help travel agenciesto seek partners, towards speeding up tourism recovery.
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Vietnam will attend ASEAN Tourism Forum 2023 in Indonesia. (Photo: the organisation board) 
Vietnam will introduce the message of Vietnam tourism through the slogan "Vietnam - Timeless Charm" and the campaign "Live fully in Vietnam". (Photo: VNAT) 
