The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism will work with Hai Phong and the aviation sector in domestic and international tourism promotion programs.
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The Hai Phong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of held a conference on November 18 on cooperation and promotion of linkages between the city’s tourism services sector and the aviation one.
Vice Chairman of the Hai Phong People’s Committee Nguyen Minh Hung said the city has a well-developed transport infrastructure with all five modes of transport: road, waterway, railway, seaport and air transport. In which, Cat Bi International Airport is one of the major airports in the Northern region, meeting 4E airport standards and capable of handling large aircraft.

The conference served as a venue for exchanging ideas and identifying practical solutions to enhance cooperation between aviation and tourism sectors. It also focused on attracting more air routes to Hai Phong to strengthen trade and create new opportunities for sustainable tourism development.
Delegates discussed the demand for new air routes to Hai Phong and proposed solutions and policies to support airlines in opening new routes to the city. They also highlighted the need to connect with tourism businesses and neighboring localities to develop attractive tourism products aimed at air travelers.
Concluding the conference, Nguyen Trung Khanh, Director of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, praised the proactive efforts of the Hai Phong People’s Committee and the city’s tourism sector in organizing a meaningful event.

In the coming period, the authority will continue to work with Hai Phong and the aviation sector in tourism promotion in domestic and international markets. It will also advise the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Government on mechanisms and policies to support new air routes, develop appealing tourism products, address business challenges, and ensure a civil, safe and friendly tourism environment.
Close cooperation between the tourism and aviation sectors will open many new opportunities for Hai Phong, contributing to strengthening the tourism brand of Viet Nam in general and Hai Phong in particular on the regional and global tourism map.
NGUYEN CUONG - PHAN TUAN