An APEC-themed flower arrangement in Nha Trang (Photo: VNA)Khanh Hoa (VNA) – Many representatives from 21APEC member economies have showed a good impression about Nha Trang city in thesouth central province of Khanh Hoa, which is hosting the first APEC SeniorOfficials’ Meeting (SOM1) and related meetings.
Mohamad Iqbal Djamil, a delegate of Indonesia,said he had visited Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City before, but this was the firsttime he has come to Nha Trang.
Djamil said Vietnam is beautiful, and its peopleare friendly and hospitable. While goods for sale here have reasonable prices,local beaches are picturesque and clean. He said after SOM 1, he would spenttime exploring Nha Trang, especially its street foods.
Vietnam is always a great destination, AnneVeronica Craig from Australia said, noting that although she has been ratherbusy with SOM 1 activities, she still strolled along beaches and learn aboutstreets in Nha Trang.
Craig said local residents are polite, friendlyand willing to help visitors. She received wholehearted help from locals in allthe three times she came to Vietnam.
Meanwhile, Andrey Klochenko from Russia said theorganisers of SOM 1 worked professionally and effectively, giving convenienceto delegates from the APEC economies.
Showing his eagerness to explore Nha Trang, Klochenkosaid he had three days for SOM 1 events and would spend the remaining two daysdiscovering this place.
Khanh Hoa designated five hotels as the venuesfor SOM 1 meetings. While the province’s conventional centre was converted intoa press centre, 180 volunteers were selected and underwent training to preparefor the events.
The province has offered videos and books andorganised exhibitions at the venues to popularise local potential, socio-economicadvantages, and cultural beauties.
It has also invited APEC delegates to visit fourfamous destinations: Ponagar Towers, Hon Chong (Husband Island),Alexandre Yersin Museum, and an aloes wood processing centre.
As the host of the APEC Year 2017, Vietnam isset to organise about 200 meetings, including 20 meetings at the ministerialand higher levels and the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. This is believed to be a“golden” chance for the country to promote tourism. -VNA
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