UNESCO-recognised Hoi An Ancient City in the central province of Quang Nam. (Photo: VNA)Meanwhile, the number of domestic holidaymakers hit 76.5million. Total revenue from the smokeless industry reached 416.6 trillion VND (17.53 billionUSD).
Localities that are home to tourist sites are workinghard to organise cultural and tourism activities in an effort to lure moreholidaymakers in the remaining months of this year, the authority said.
Its website at https://vietnam.travel regularly provides updates on tourist destinations, products and events, includingthe Autumn Festival, part of the Hue Festival 2023, in September, and the first-everHanoi Fall Festival from September 29 to October 1, featuring 150 booths.
In Hai Duong, there will be Con Son-Kiep Bac AutumnFestival and a Culture-Tourism Week during which the northern province will promoteits products under the “Once Commune-One Product” Programme.
The northern mountainous province of Yen Bai will alsoorganise a special art performance to celebrate National Day (September 2), anda ceremony to announce the recognition of the “Khen" (panpine) art of theMong ethnic group in Mu Cang Chai, Tram Tau and Van Chan districts as nationalintangible cultural heritage, among other activities.
In Quang Nam, home to UNESCO-recognised Hoi An Ancient City and My Son Sanctuary, there will be an international food festival withthe participation of 26 famous artisans, chefs and experts of the central province./.
VNA
