More than 400 domestic and foreign businesses, including airlines,travel agencies and hotel and resort operators, are taking part in thefirst Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM), which opened in Hanoion April 18.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Deputy MinisterNguyen Thien Nhan praised the organistion of the VITM, saying it meetsthe demands of both tourists and businesses.
Hesaid the Government supports the annual hosting of such an event andencourages foreign friends to continue attending the event in the comingyears.
The four-day event covers numerous activities to introduce destinations, offer tourism products and organise workshops.
Thenumber of international foreign visitors to Vietnam rose to 6.8million last year from 1.3 million in 1995 while the number of domesticholiday makers increased remarkably from 6.9 million to 32.5 millionover the same period.
Vietnam has more than 30,000 tourism businesses, generating jobs for 1.5 million workers.-VNA
Addressing the opening ceremony, Deputy MinisterNguyen Thien Nhan praised the organistion of the VITM, saying it meetsthe demands of both tourists and businesses.
Hesaid the Government supports the annual hosting of such an event andencourages foreign friends to continue attending the event in the comingyears.
The four-day event covers numerous activities to introduce destinations, offer tourism products and organise workshops.
Thenumber of international foreign visitors to Vietnam rose to 6.8million last year from 1.3 million in 1995 while the number of domesticholiday makers increased remarkably from 6.9 million to 32.5 millionover the same period.
Vietnam has more than 30,000 tourism businesses, generating jobs for 1.5 million workers.-VNA
