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Miss Intercontinental Bao Ngoc stars in a tourism promotion video titled “Can Tho – River City,” taking viewers on a journey through her charming rural homeland. The video, just over 2 minutes long, showcases the vast, peaceful, and beautiful nature of Can Tho, leaving a lasting impression on viewers. This video is part of the Tourism Information Center’s efforts to promote communication and tourism on digital platforms and utilize technology for the development of tourism. Miss Bao Ngoc poses in front of Binh Thuy’s ancient house. Photo: Vietnam+ The video beautifully captures the pristine natural scenery and unique indigenous culture of the Western urban area. Can Tho, known as the capital of the Southwest region, offers visitors a chance to experience ecological models, gardens, and boat rides through picturesque villages surrounded by coconut groves and lush fruit gardens. The video also highlights the vibrant atmosphere of the Cai Rang floating market, showcasing boats fi...

The expo’s opening, set to occur from Thursday to Saturday, convened high-ranking officials from the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism, the Lao Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Additionally, it welcomed 3,500 delegates from 45 provinces and cities within Vietnam, along with participants from 42 countries and regions worldwide. During the opening ceremony of the travel trade fair, Phan Van Mai, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, highlighted the remarkable recovery of the local tourism industry following the pandemic. Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai delivers a speech at the 17th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City, September 7, 2023. Photo: Phuong Quyen / Tuoi Tre In the first eight months of 2023, Ho Chi Minh City welcomed nearly 25 million tourists, accounting for 63 percent of the pre-pandemic figure in 2019. The city generated over VND100 trillion (US$4.1 billion)...