Hanoi, Qatar Airways seek tourism development cooperation
Hanoi’s Department of Tourism has suggested Qatar Airways to coordinate with the city in promoting its tourism potentials.
Tran Duc Hai, Director of the Department of Tourism (standing), addresses the working session (Source: vov.vn)Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi’s Department of Tourism has suggested Qatar Airways to coordinate with the city in promoting its tourism potentials.
Tran Duc Hai, Director of the Department of Tourism, said at a working session with representatives of the airline on September 29 that Hanoi welcomes over 4 million foreign visitors each year. Currently, 24 international airlines are operating flights to Hanoi-based Noi Bai International Airport.
Hai pledged that Hanoi will help Qatar Airways promote its images, while creating optimal conditions for the airline to operate in Vietnam.
For her part, Jeanie Jin, chief of the Qatar Airways Office in Hanoi, said that the airline has run flights to 150 destinations across the globe.
She expressed hope that the launching of the Hanoi-Doha direct air route will help boost tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Qatar.
Nguyen Nhat Phuong, from travel firm Saigontourist, proposed that Qatar Airways loosen its regulations on group tours while cooperating with Vietnamese firms and offer ticket promotions to introduce new destinations and promote tourism.
The Hanoi-Doha direct air route is scheduled to operate from January 2, 2018, which is expected to foster the Vietnam-Qatar connectivity. Currently, flights between Vietnam and Qatar have to transit in Bangkok.-VNA
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