Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) isinviting travel agencies, hotels and resorts across the country to participatein a programme to promote Vietnamese tourism in the Republic of Korea (RoK),scheduled to take place from June 25-30.
Vietnam, one of thefastest-growing countries in the tourism industry, is considered a topdestination for Korean tourists thanks to its low costs and diverse attractions.
After topping the 1million level for the first time in 2015, the annual number of Korean touriststo Vietnam rose to 2.42 million in 2017 and 3.44 million last year.
The figure recordeda year-on-year rise of 24 percent in the first three months of this year,exceeding the 1 million mark for the first time in a quarter. It is expected tosurpass 4 million for the whole year.
To maintain thisgrowth pace, the VNAT plans to introduce Vietnam’s tourism in the RoK’s Seouland Daegu cities.-VNA