The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Viet Nam and the Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) launched a tourism promotion program in Ha Noi on November 23.
Representatives from 26 Taiwan travel agents, hotels, airlines and relevant associations joined the event. They gave latest information about Taiwan’s tourist attractions and incentive travel in the hope to attract more Vietnamese visitors.
The number of Vietnamese tourists to Taiwan has increased sharply since the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on tourism in 2012.
Both sides expect to welcome 500,000 tourists this year
As from November 1, Taiwan has been piloting a preferential visa policy for high-end tour groups from Viet Nam as well as those from the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and India with the aim of increasing tourist arrivals.
Meanwhile, the fourth Viet Nam - Taiwan Tourism Cooperation Conference will take place in HCM City on November 26 to update participants on regional integration and share information about the ASIA Cruise Services Network (ACSN) alliance.
Art performances and the tourism programs launched in Ha Noi and HCM City demonstrates Taiwan’s due attention to Viet Nam market.