Thien Duong cave in Phong Nha Ke Bang heritage site - Illustrative image (Source: VNA)Jakarta (VNA) – The VietnamNational Administration of Tourism (VNAT) on September 25 held a roadshow inJakarta, aiming to introduce Vietnamese tourism products to Indonesians andpromote the image of Vietnam to attract more Indonesian visitors.
According to VNAT deputy head Ha Van Sieu,Vietnam and Indonesia are the two big economies of ASEAN, but bilateral tourismcooperation is below potential.
Themed “Graceful Vietnam”, the roadshowprovided Indonesia’s travel agencies with information about Vietnam’s tourism,including attractive destinations like Phong Nha Ke Bang cave and Son Doongcave in central Quang Binh province, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex - aUNESCO-recognised World Heritage Site - in northern Ninh Binhprovince, and Sa Pa town in Lao Cai province and Ban Gioc waterfall in Cao Bangprovince in the north.
The event also highlighted Vietnam’sheritage recognised by UNESCO, including 10 tangible heritages and 10intangible heritages, as well as the country’s diverse cuisine.
Magdalena Atmadja, marketing director of thePlatinum travel agency, said her company often organises tours to Hanoi and HoChi Minh City.
The company will open tours to otherdestinations in Vietnam such as Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha Ke Bang cave and NinhBinh province, she added.
Meanwhile, Akhmad Dani, director of Goodway– an Indonesian tourism company, said that a lack of guides who speakIndonesian and limited Halal food options for Muslims make organising tours in Vietnamdifficult.
After Indonesia, the “Graceful Vietnam”roadshow will be held in Malaysia and Thailand.-VNA
According to VNAT deputy head Ha Van Sieu,Vietnam and Indonesia are the two big economies of ASEAN, but bilateral tourismcooperation is below potential.
Themed “Graceful Vietnam”, the roadshowprovided Indonesia’s travel agencies with information about Vietnam’s tourism,including attractive destinations like Phong Nha Ke Bang cave and Son Doongcave in central Quang Binh province, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex - aUNESCO-recognised World Heritage Site - in northern Ninh Binhprovince, and Sa Pa town in Lao Cai province and Ban Gioc waterfall in Cao Bangprovince in the north.
The event also highlighted Vietnam’sheritage recognised by UNESCO, including 10 tangible heritages and 10intangible heritages, as well as the country’s diverse cuisine.
Magdalena Atmadja, marketing director of thePlatinum travel agency, said her company often organises tours to Hanoi and HoChi Minh City.
The company will open tours to otherdestinations in Vietnam such as Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha Ke Bang cave and NinhBinh province, she added.
Meanwhile, Akhmad Dani, director of Goodway– an Indonesian tourism company, said that a lack of guides who speakIndonesian and limited Halal food options for Muslims make organising tours in Vietnamdifficult.
After Indonesia, the “Graceful Vietnam”roadshow will be held in Malaysia and Thailand.-VNA
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