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Hanoi sees surge in visitors in July

Hanoi welcomed nearly 1.2 million visitors in July, a surge of 51.2 percent over that in June, including 16,600 foreigners, reported the city’s Tourism Department.
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Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi welcomed nearly 1.2 millionvisitors in July, a surge of 51.2 percent over that in June, including 16,600foreigners, reported the city’s Tourism Department.

Total earnings from tourism in the month are estimated toreach 3.47 trillion VND (151.4 million USD), up 50.2 percent year on year.

According to the department, in the first seven months of2020, the number of visitors to the capital city is about 6.13 million.

In August, the department will continue to apply informationtechnology in tourism management, while directing relevant agencies,organisations and travel firms to strictly implement regulations on COVID-19pandemic prevention and control.

At the same time, it will strengthen tourism promotion andexpand connectivity for tourism development./.
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