Paris conference looks to help restart Vietnam - France tourism links
Thien Minh Group and Vietnam Airlines held a conference in Paris on June 21 with a view to boosting trade and tourism links between Vietnam and France after the COVID-19 pandemic was controlled.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang addresses the Paris conference on June 21. (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – ThienMinh Group and Vietnam Airlines held a conference in Paris on June 21 with aview to boosting trade and tourism links between Vietnam and France after theCOVID-19 pandemic was controlled.
Vietnamese Ambassador toFrance Dinh Toan Thang said the Southeast Asian country has long been anattractive destination for French tourists, and the full resumption ofinternational flights since March 15 has led to a growing number of arrivals to Vietnam.
The reactivation of tourism iscurrently a major priority of Vietnam so as to contribute to post-pandemiceconomic recovery and growth, he said, noting that following the Government’sdecision to fully restart trading and tourism activities, a large number ofinternational tourists, especially French and other Europeans, are showingtheir intention to revisit Vietnam.
Pham Thi Nguyet, acting headof the marketing division of Vietnam Airlines, said the national flag carrieris taking the lead in restoring international flights and planning to resumeits entire domestic and international flight networks in 2023.
Vietnam Airlines wants tojoin domestic and foreign travel companies to attract tourists back to Vietnam, she said, adding that it always views France as one of the five key markets.
Elodie Courzadet, directorfor business development at the Thien Minh Group, said the company, which providesexperience tourism and hotel services in Asia, has received many orders andbookings for the year-end holiday.
Everything is now in place, shewent on, adding that she thought the number of visitors by the end of this year maystill be lower than in 2019, before the pandemic broke out, but will graduallyincrease from 2023, and the prospect is promising.
The Paris conference was partof a series of events held by Thien Minh, Vietnam Airlines, and partners topromote Vietnamese tourism abroad.
The previous events took place in London (theUK), Singapore, Frankfurt (Germany), San Francisco (the US), Tokyo and Osaka (Japan),and Seoul (the Republic of Korea). The last destination of these activities isSydney (Australia)./.
French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery on June 14 met with Vietnamese alumni who studied at the Ecole Nationale d'Administration (ENA) (national school of administration) of France, and important partners in charge of training and fostering senior Vietnamese cadres.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang made a working tour of Montpellier city in Herault department of France’s Occitanie region from June 13-14 as part of the activities to promote cooperation between localities of the two countries.
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A seminar on economic relations between Vietnam and France and the latter’s investment projects in the former has been recently held in the southern French city of Montpellier in both online and in-person formats.
A culinary festival as part of Ici Vietnam 2022, an event to introduce Vietnamese culture to French people, took place at Place Monge Square in the 5th Arrondissement of Paris on June 18.
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Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
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During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
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Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
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Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang addresses the Paris conference on June 21. (Photo: VNA) 
