Numerous tourism promotions were announced at the 2013 Tourism Day held at the September 23 Park last week by the HCM City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

This year, travel firms are focusing more on promotions to attract customers rather than new products.

Many members of the HCM City Tourism Association are offering discounts on domestic tours by air under this year's travel stimulus programme.

Vietnam Airlines is giving the travel companies discounts of 38-58 per cent on flights from HCM City to Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc, enabling them to offer large discounts.-VNS