In order to enhance and promote the image of tourism in the Capital region in the international market, the Phu Tho tourism industry has participated in the Korea International Tourism Fair - KITS 2025 at the KINTEX Exhibition Center in Goyang city (Gyeonggi province, Korea).
This is one of the most professional and prestigious tourism trade fairs in Korea, expected to attract more than 500 domestic and international enterprises and about 50,000 visitors.
Mr. Nguyen Duc Hoa - Director of the Provincial Tourism Promotion Information Center commented that Phu Tho's tourism products attract the attention of many Korean tourism companies, visitors and media.
Sharing from the fair, Mr. Nguyen Duc Hoa said: Korean customers love Vietnam and want to explore heritage values. We are ready to welcome Korean tourists to experience UNESCO heritage, majestic nature, international quality resort services and top golf courses.
In addition, Phu Tho tourism industry strengthens connections, expands markets and promotes cooperation with Korean corporations to develop golf tourism products, organizes separate tournaments for Korean visitors and improves service quality at golf courses in the province.
Previously, on July 16, Phu Tho tourism industry attended the Vietnam Tourism Introduction and Business Connection (B2B) Program within the framework of the event of the Vietnam Tourism Association opening the Vietnam Tourism Promotion Office in Seoul.
Here, the Phu Tho Tourism Promotion Information Center introduces the potential of Phu Tho tourism, typical products such as origin cultural tourism, resort ecology, experiential community and especially golf tourism... At the same time, directly connecting with many travel businesses and Korean media agencies.
With a favorable geographical location only about 90 minutes away from Hanoi, Phu Tho can attract Korean tourists to explore UNESCO-honored cultural heritages, immerse themselves in the majestic nature of Xuan Son National Park, Long Coc tea hill, Tam Dao - The world's leading tourist town, relax in hot mineral springs that meet international standards; or experience golf and MICE at the most modern golf courses in Vietnam.
This promotion program in Korea is considered an important opportunity for Phu Tho tourism to reach the Korean tourist market, expand international cooperation, and contribute to affirming the image of Phu Tho - a safe, friendly, and attractive destination on the international tourism map.
In the first 6 months of 2025, tourists from the Korean market reached more than 2.2 million, accounting for about 20.7%, out of a total of nearly 10.7 million international visitors. Korea ranked second in the top 10 largest tourist sending markets in Vietnam in the first half of the year.
The frequency of direct flights between Vietnam and Korea is convenient, the cost is reasonable, the growth of Korean investment in Vietnam, along with a suitable culinary culture are factors that promote the positive growth of this tourist market.
