Vietnam Airlines’ office in Germany recently held a ceremony to mark the 10 th anniversary of the Vietnam-Germany direct air route. This is part of the annual Berlin International Tourism Fair – the largest of its kind in the world.

Germany is one of the most important markets of Vietnam Airlines, a member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, said Manager Nguyen Quoc Phuong.

Despite fierce competition last year, the national flag carrier has reaped impressive outcomes in Germany in terms of revenue and the volume of passengers, Phuong said.

The airline has now raised the frequency to eight flights from only three per week 10 years ago.

It expects to further increase the frequency with the use of modern models like B787-9 and A350.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Nguyen Thi Hoang Anh said the participation by Vietnamese tourism companies in the fair manifests the growth of the industry.

Joining such a major event is one of the best ways to popularise the country and the industry to foreign friends, she said.-VNA