Tourism to boom during Christmas, New Year by Joni Nguyen
Two tourists prepares for kite surfing on a beach of the coastal resort town of Phan Thiet. The tourism industry is projected to generate US$4.6 billion this year, according to local tourist authorities.
Travel firms reported an increasing demand for domestic and outbound tours on Christmas and New Year holidays this year. Many cited the fact that the holidays fall on weekends, which is a motivating factor for the enthusiasm.
Doan Thi Thanh Tra, marketing manager of the Ho Chi Minh City-based Saigontourist, said most domestic air tours during the holidays were sold out by mid-November.
Meanwhile, the number of bookings for outbound tours increased 17 percent from last year, she said.
Lai Huu Phuong, a senior official at the HCMC-based Ben Thanh Tourist claimed that although few have booked holiday tours, he remains very optimistic.
Last-minute bookings have become a popular trend and business is booming, he said.
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