Exhibition forges tourism connectivity among Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia

An international exhibition to strengthen tourism connectivity in the Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia development triangle area kicked off in Phan Thiet city of Vietnam’s central Binh Thuan province on September 11.

Binh Thuan's dragon fruit is introduced to visitors at the exhibition. (Credit: thesaigontimes.vn)
Binh Thuan's dragon fruit is introduced to visitors at the exhibition. (Credit: thesaigontimes.vn)

The event, themed “Three Countries, One Destination”, features 16 promotional booths from Vietnamese localities as well as provinces of southern Laos and northeastern Cambodia, advertising their tourism potentials, related products and available projects with the aim of attracting investment.

They will also introduce their respective stunning landscapes and renowned historical and cultural sites in the three countries along with popular tours to the areas.

The exhibition is a platform for the three countries’ localities to present their advantages and past accomplishments so as to attract investment and co-operation in other fields.

Chairman of the Binh Thuan People’s Committee Le Tien Phuong said amidst increasing international co-operation, the effective connectivity among Vietnamese localities, domestic and foreign travel companies as well as in the three countries is instrumental to sustainably utilising tourism potentials of the area and each locality in addition to improving the sector’s competitiveness.

The exhibition is being co-hosted by Binh Thuan province, the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the coordinating board for Vietnam’s central coast region.