Ben Thanh Market, a popular tourist destination in HCM City (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City is joiningrelevant agencies of Vietnam in a tourism promotion programme at the WorldTravel Market London (WTM London) 2019 in the UK.
The municipal Department of Tourism said onNovember 4 that from now through November 6, it is coordinating with theNational Administration of Tourism, the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board,national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, and more than 40 leading tourismcompanies of the country to take part in the event.
A variety of activities will be organised topopularise images of Vietnam and HCM City, including an exhibition on thesouthern hub, a programme to introduce destinations in Vietnam, and meetingswith partners.
The department noted that Europe has long beenone of the key and most stable markets of Vietnam’s tourism sector. Most ofEuropean visitors to Vietnam are from Western European nations, whose peopleprefer travelling, have long stay, and are able to spend much during theirholidays. The UK currently ranks 11th among the sources of foreign tourists toHCM City.
WTM London, held in every November, is one ofthe biggest international travel expos in the world. It is a platform forcountries to introduce their tourism products, seek partners and signcontracts.
The event is also a chance for HCM City toadvertise local tourism images and provide relevant information forinternational businesses and travellers, the department added./.
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