Despite Russia not yet being included in the list of Vietnam 's top10 tourism markets, visitors from the East European country still createa promising market for Vietnam 's tourism industry, says deputy headof the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Nguyen Manh Cuong.
With long stays and greater spending capacity than tourists from othercountries, Russian visitors offer a huge potential market for thesector, he said, adding that it aims to attract 350,000 Russian visitorsby 2020, a three to four-fold increase on the current figure.
The industry will continue promoting the country as a touristdestination to Russian people, as well as conducting research on Russiantourism trends and foster cooperation between tourist agents from thetwo nations.
Building more tourism facilities, especially in central and southern-coastal provinces, is also a major consideration.
Increasing numbers of Russian visitors are choosing to spend theirholidays in Vietnam , said Andrey Sorokin, director in charge of theChinese and Vietnamese markets for Capital Tour - the leading Russianagent for Vietnam .
He forecast that the number of Russian visitors to Vietnam will top 150,000 by 2015.
Most Russian tourists are interested in sites where they can enjoyhi-end entertainment services rather than discovering cultural andhistorical sites, said Doan Thi Thanh Tra from Saigontourist.
Areas such as Nha Trang, Phan Thiet and Phu Quoc were popular due to their high quality beaches, Tra said.
Russians account for the highest number of tourists visiting Mui Ne inBinh Thuan province, said the provincial Department of Culture, Sportsand Tourism director Lam Quang Hien.
In Septemberalone, 62,600 tourists visited Binh Thuan accounting for one-third ofthe total figure. Hien predicted that Russian tourists to Vietnamwill continue to increase by the end of the year as they want to escapefrom the harsh Russian winter.
Vietnam offersvisa exemptions to Russians since January 2009, which has contributed toattracting a larger amount of tourists to Vietnam . Russians withordinary passports enjoy 15-day visa exemptions in Vietnam .
Several tourism promotional activities have been carried out inRussia such as a road show in Moscow and St Petersburg .Vietnamese companies have signed agreements with Russian partners whoare highly knowledgeable about Vietnam .
In addition, they have participated in tourism fairs in many locations throughout Russia .
In the near future, Vladivostok Air will begin offering flights fromKhabarovsk and Vladivostok to Cam Ranh Airport in Khanh Hoaprovince./.
With long stays and greater spending capacity than tourists from othercountries, Russian visitors offer a huge potential market for thesector, he said, adding that it aims to attract 350,000 Russian visitorsby 2020, a three to four-fold increase on the current figure.
The industry will continue promoting the country as a touristdestination to Russian people, as well as conducting research on Russiantourism trends and foster cooperation between tourist agents from thetwo nations.
Building more tourism facilities, especially in central and southern-coastal provinces, is also a major consideration.
Increasing numbers of Russian visitors are choosing to spend theirholidays in Vietnam , said Andrey Sorokin, director in charge of theChinese and Vietnamese markets for Capital Tour - the leading Russianagent for Vietnam .
He forecast that the number of Russian visitors to Vietnam will top 150,000 by 2015.
Most Russian tourists are interested in sites where they can enjoyhi-end entertainment services rather than discovering cultural andhistorical sites, said Doan Thi Thanh Tra from Saigontourist.
Areas such as Nha Trang, Phan Thiet and Phu Quoc were popular due to their high quality beaches, Tra said.
Russians account for the highest number of tourists visiting Mui Ne inBinh Thuan province, said the provincial Department of Culture, Sportsand Tourism director Lam Quang Hien.
In Septemberalone, 62,600 tourists visited Binh Thuan accounting for one-third ofthe total figure. Hien predicted that Russian tourists to Vietnamwill continue to increase by the end of the year as they want to escapefrom the harsh Russian winter.
Vietnam offersvisa exemptions to Russians since January 2009, which has contributed toattracting a larger amount of tourists to Vietnam . Russians withordinary passports enjoy 15-day visa exemptions in Vietnam .
Several tourism promotional activities have been carried out inRussia such as a road show in Moscow and St Petersburg .Vietnamese companies have signed agreements with Russian partners whoare highly knowledgeable about Vietnam .
In addition, they have participated in tourism fairs in many locations throughout Russia .
In the near future, Vladivostok Air will begin offering flights fromKhabarovsk and Vladivostok to Cam Ranh Airport in Khanh Hoaprovince./.
