Representatives from 30 Tokyo tourism companies, travel agencies,
airlines and hotels on Friday launched a scheme in Ha Noi to attract
Vietnamese to the Japanese capital.
Representatives from Indonesian travel agencies and media from Solo,
Jogyakarta, Semarang, and Makasar will begin familiarisation trips to
Hue, Hoi An, My Son and Da Nang on January 10.
Travellers are choosing short-term tours lasting two
or three days for the upcoming New Year holidays. Local travel agencies
have launched a series of short-term tours with nearby destinations.
Around 300 guests - half of whom are representing
European travel and news agencies - will take part in a special event
exploring local tourism in Ha Long City between November 27 and 30.
