Vietnam promotes tourism in Indonesia

09:09, 06/09/2019

The Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia held a workshop on September 3 to promote Vietnam's tourism.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia held a workshop on September 3 to promote Vietnam’s tourism.

Tourists visit Hoi An city (Photo: VNA)
Tourists visit Hoi An city (Photo: VNA)

Nearly 100 Indonesian businesses participated in the event.

Ambassador Pham Vinh Quang said Vietnam is one of the most dynamic countries in Asia-Pacific with economic growth of 7 percent in 2018.

With political stability and dynamic economy, Vietnam has become a spotlight in Asia and the globe, he said.

With a population of over 90 million, the country is also an ideal destination for major groups and businesses in the world to seek investment opportunities, he added.

In 2018, Vietnam’s tourism raked in 26.75 billion USD in revenues and attracted over 15.6 million foreign visitors, which is expected to increase to 20 million by 2020.

Representatives from the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines introduced promotion programmes for tourists and its new air route from Ho Chi Minh City to Bali.

Vietnamese travel companies also provided information on popular destinations in Vietnam such as Da Nang, Ha Long Bay, Nha Trang, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, and Dong Van plateau.

(Source:VNA)