Conference seeks measures to attract more foreign visitors
Experts gathered at a conference held in the central city of Da Nang by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the municipal People’s Committee on August 16, discussing measures to lure more foreign visitors to the Southeast Asian country.
Da Nang (VNA) – Experts gathered at aconference held in the central city of Da Nang by the Vietnam NationalAdministration of Tourism (VNAT) and the municipal People’s Committee on August16, discussing measures to lure more foreign visitors to the Southeast Asiancountry.
Discussions at the event channeled focus on tourism promotion in key markets,and developing tourism stimulus packages based on support of airlines andservice providers.
The participants laid stress on the necessity to boost collaboration with thecountry’s tourism source markets, and enhance regional connectivity through workingclosely with tourism authorities of regional nations. They also spoke highlythe role of cooperation with domestic and foreign organisations and individualsto popularise Vietnamese tourism.
In the meantime, local authorities must pay heed to ensuring security, foodhygiene and safety, clean environment at tourist spots, they highlighted.
Since the outset of the year, Vietnam welcomed nearly 10 million foreigntourists, up 8 percent from the same time last year. However, the growth offoreign tourist arrivals has shown stagnant signs as the number of touristsfrom traditional markets like China and the Republic of Korea went down due toeconomic situation.
Vietnam has set target to host 17.7-18 million foreigners this year.
On the occasion, the VNAT launched a campaign to protect the tourismenvironment with the theme of “Go Green”.-VNA
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Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) 
