The total turnover of Thua Thien-Hue tourism sector reached 4.6 billionVND (2.1 million USD) in the first nine months of this year, accordingto provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Hue attracted nearly 2 million of tourists including 752,000foreign arrivals to the ancient capital in the last nine months of thisyear. The province is very optimistic that it will receive another 500,000 visits between now and year end as the peak season falls in the lastthree months of the year.
The provincial tourismdepartment has also launched many promotion programmes to lure touriststo Hue in the last three months of this year. Most include discountson food, hotel rates and discount tickets to royal theater.
The reopening of Phu Bay airport will make visitors’ transportation to Hue fast and easy.
The revenue tourism services for 2013 is expected to account for 50 percent of provincial GDP.-VNA
Hue attracted nearly 2 million of tourists including 752,000foreign arrivals to the ancient capital in the last nine months of thisyear. The province is very optimistic that it will receive another 500,000 visits between now and year end as the peak season falls in the lastthree months of the year.
The provincial tourismdepartment has also launched many promotion programmes to lure touriststo Hue in the last three months of this year. Most include discountson food, hotel rates and discount tickets to royal theater.
The reopening of Phu Bay airport will make visitors’ transportation to Hue fast and easy.
The revenue tourism services for 2013 is expected to account for 50 percent of provincial GDP.-VNA
