Japan Identifies Vietnam as Important Tourist Destination for 2020
The event commemorated the momentous 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan. Its primary objective was to present Vietnam as a secure and trustworthy destination to Japanese tourists. The tourism promotion program was jointly organized by Saigontourist Group, a leading Vietnamese tour operator, Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier of Vietnam, and All Nippon Airways (ANA), a prominent Japanese airline. The event attracted more than 100 Japanese enterprises, associations, and reporters. In the first half of 2023, Oita witnessed a significant resurgence in the number of Vietnamese travelers visiting Japan, reaching levels comparable to pre-pandemic times. However, Oita also pointed out that the number of Japanese tourists visiting Vietnam is still relatively low, as many Japanese travelers are still hesitant to engage in international travel following the pandemic. Representatives from Japanese airlines, tour operators, and accommodation service prov...