The conference to promote Indian tourism – Khanh Hoà 2024 took place on Wednesday, August 28 in Nha Trang city, attracting more than 300 delegates. The event is part of the “Hello Vietnam” festival taking place in Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang (Khanh Hoà) and Da Lat (Lâm Dông) from August 25 to 31 to celebrate the 52nd Vietnam Day.^e commemoration of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and India.

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Speaking at the conference, Lê Huu Hoàng, deputy chairman of the Khanh Hoà People's Committee, said it was an opportunity to present tourism between the two countries to determine the direction of future cooperation.

Khanh Hoa specifically wants to collaborate with Indian producers, directors and artists to showcase its culture and tourism in Indian cultural and cinematographic products, a first in the film. Love in Vietnamthe first diplomatic collaboration between Vietnam and India, with filming expected to begin in September 2024, he added.

Tushar Garg, Deputy Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City, stressed that the festival is a cultural event aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries. It has a dynamic platform that helps showcase India's rich culture, diverse cuisines and exciting tourism opportunities. It also demonstrates the commitment of both sides to promote tourism cooperation, especially between India and Khanh Hoà province.

Present at the conference, Tran Hoang Linh, representative of Vietjet Air, announced that his company offers seven direct flights between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to four cities in India. Vietjet Air will open direct flights from Cam Ranh Airport (Khanh Hoà) to India to better meet the travel needs of tourists on both sides.

More than 8 million tourists in eight months

On Wednesday afternoon, August 28, the Indian delegation from Famtrip, consisting of representatives from 30 travel agencies, set off to explore the entertainment zone of Vinpearl Port Nha Trang and attended traditional art performances at the Ponagar heritage tower and other scenic spots in Nha Trang…

According to the Khanh Hoa Tourism Department, during the first eight months of 2024, the province attracted more than 8 million tourists, an increase of more than 61% year-on-year, including more than 3.2 million foreign tourists.

On Wednesday, August 28, the Tràng An passenger complex in Hoa Lu district, northern Ninh Binh province, welcomed 800 people from a group of 4,500 Indian billionaire guests. The Indian delegation, divided into seven groups, is expected to visit Ninh Binh from August 28 to September 5.

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