Famous tourist destinations of Vietnam are advertised at Times Square in US. (Photo courtesy of Vietnam Airlines)
New York (VNA) – The image of Vietnam and itspeople appeared on the big screen outside the Thompson Reuters building in the prestigiousTimes Square on December 2 (local time).
The videoclip immediately attracted the attention of many people at the site with beautiful images of various famous tourist attractions of Vietnam such as the mysterious SonDoong cave, a vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, the spectacular fireworksfestival and the unique Golden Bridge in Da Nang, rowing boating in Ninh Binhand steaming hot bowls of Pho (noodle soup) in the capital city of Hanoi.
Information about a new regular direct air service betweenVietnam and the US operated by Vietnam Airlines was also provided.
The commission of the route on November28 has facilitated travel between Vietnam and the US. Vietnam Airlines is the first Vietnamese carrier to operate direct flights between the twocountries.
The introduction of Vietnam to American tourists andinternational friends is an effort of Vietnam Airlines in the roleof the national carrier, both to ensure business and help tospread the country’s image, culture and people of Vietnam as well as promoteeconomic development through connecting to key markets.
Currently, there are two flights a week between HoChi Minh City and San Francisco and the carrier plans to increase the number to seven whenthe pandemic situation is put under control and the Vietnamese Government allows the resumption of international air service.
Vietnam Airlines is also studyingthe possibility of other direct routes connecting Los Angeles with Hanoi or HCMCity./.