Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism Pham Van Thuy emphasised the RoK as a top tourism market, noting 1.58 million Korean arrivals in Vietnam in the first four months of 2025.
Hue city Department of Tourism signs a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Association of Travel Agents. (Photo: VNA)
Hue (VNA) - The Hue Department of Tourism held a promotion conference on May 30 to boost tourism ties with the Republic of Korea (RoK), aiming to highlight the central city’s unique tourism o♈fferings and expand international visitor channels.
The event connected Vietnamese and Korean travel firms, encouraging new air routes and partnerships. Discussions focused on introducing Hue’s cultural appeal to Korean tourists and facilitating business collaboration through product showcases and cooperation agreements' signing.
Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism Pham Van Thuy emphasised the RoK as a top tourism market, noting 1.58 million Korean arrivals in Vietnam in the first four months of 2025.
He urged Hue to leverage its role as host of the 2025 National Tourism Year by developing high-quality, personalised products that reflect local identity and appeal to Korean travellers.
Thuy also called for strategic investment in luxury resorts, entertainment complexes, and extended-stay services to elevate Hue’s tourism brand and retain visitors longer.
President of the Korean Association of Travel Agents Lee Jin Seok proposed initiatives like “Healing Hue Week” and themed family tours, as well as cross-border products linked with Laos. He emphasised adaptable tour design and joint promotions to meet diverse visitor interests.
The municipal Department of Tourism signed a cooperation agreement with the Korean Travel Association during the event./.
A delegation from the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s National Assembly (NA) on March 25 paid a working visit to the Hue Central Hospital's second establishment in Phong Dien district in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue to discuss investment cooperation opportunities and projects between the two sides.
The Hue Monument Conservation Centre and the National Gugak Centre of the Republic of Korea (RoK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue on November 22 to boost cooperation in cultural exchange.
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