A corner of the Vietnamese stall at the Top Resa international tourism fair, which runs in Paris from September 26 to 29. (Photo: vietnamtourism.gov.vn)




Hanoi (VNA) – A Vietnamese stall
is offering a warm welcome to visitors at the Top Resa international tourism
fair, which runs in Paris from September 26 to 29.



The Vietnamese area features the nostalgic décor
of ancient walls and tiled roofs inspired by Hanoi’s old quarter. The space is
filled with the sound of folk music performed live by two Vietnamese artists.



On the sidelines of the fair, Vietnam
organised a conference to promote Hanoi tourism, where Vietnamese Ambassador to
France Nguyen Ngoc Son called on travel agencies in Paris to extend their reach
to Vietnam and its capital city.



The diplomat also lauded operations of
French tour operators in Vietnam, hoping their success will encourage more
French businesses to come to the country.



Nguyen Anh Dung, deputy head of the Hanoi
Tourism Department, noted Hanoi is attractive to visitors thanks to affordable
prices, scenic sites, and delicious food.



According to him, the capital welcomed 4.2
million foreigners last year, up 23 percent against 2015. In the first eight
month of 2017, foreign arrivals to the city reached 3.7 million, an annual
increase of 21 percent.-VNA