Vietnam travel agents meet Lankan partners

Ramani KANGARAARACHI

Three Vietnam's leading travel agents Fiditour , Hanoi Toserco, and Saigontourist, met with over 100 Sri Lankan partners, to promote tourism at the Hilton Colombo Residencies in Colombo on Friday.

Speaking at the event Vietnam ambassador to Sri Lanka, Ton Sinh Thanh, said the event was aimed to give local travel Vietnam's agents gain a better understanding of Vietnam's people, land, history, culture, landscape and cuisine.

The ambassador hoped to organize a FAM tour of 10 days for 15 Sri Lankan tourism and media representatives in August to further promote tourism and cooperation between the two countries. Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka (AITA) Vice Chairman U.Silva said Sri Lankans are showing increased interest in Vietnam as a holiday destination and called on local travel agents and media companies to exploit the potential market.

He said this was a good chance for Vietnam to promote tourism and to meet with partners to explore the potential tourism market in Sri Lanka.

Tour agent Travel shared their experience about a recent tour to Vietnam with the participants.

Also the embassy staff educated the participants about the visa procedure and how to apply for different types of visa to enter Vietnam.