Paradise Travel in the Meeting with Delegation of Australia Travel Businesses in Hanoi

On August 23rd, 2019, Paradise Travel™ – Vietnam and Southeast Asia DMC was honored to participate in a professional workshop with the Delegation of Australian Travel Businesses at the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake Hotel. This meaningful event aimed to strengthen tourism cooperation and promote Hanoi tourism to the Australian market.

Opening of The Meeting with Delegation of Australia Travel Businesses in Hanoi

Hanoi Welcomes Australian Travel Businesses

Earlier, from August 19th, the Hanoi Tourism Department in collaboration with Vietnam Airlines organized a familiarization (fam) trip for 33 delegates representing 32 Australian travel agencies. The group surveyed key tourism destinations along the Hanoi – Quang Ninh route, including popular sites such as Ha Long Bay and Hanoi Old Quarter.

This on-site tourism promotion program was part of the Hanoi Tourism Department’s ongoing efforts to showcase the capital’s attractions to international markets and foster regional cooperation in tourism development.

Paradise Travel’s table in the meeting

Paradise Travel Showcases Its Services and Partnerships

Paradise Travel was delighted to receive strong attention from Australian partners during the event. Many delegates showed genuine interest in our company’s development journey, regional market presence, and tailor-made Vietnam tour packages. The workshop provided an excellent opportunity to build new relationships and exchange valuable insights into tourism trends between Vietnam and Australia.

Let’s meet some of the Australian travel agencies and partners who visited Paradise Travel’s table:

PT team with Mr. Steven Peter McGlashan from Flight Centre and Mr. Samuel David Marsden from Flight Centre Syd

PT team with Mrs. Tatiana Volfman from Breakaway

PT team with Mr. Peter Huu Tri Duong from Wing Sing and Mrs. Marilyn Ann Brown from Reho Travel

…in some discussions

PT team with Ms. Kellie Van Der Leeuw from Flight Centre Knox City

PT team with Mrs. Minh Thi Trinh from 888 Travel Agency

PT team with Mr. Julian John Webster from Maxims, Mrs. Maria Catherine Pinter from TravelEdge and Mrs. Tania Yvonne Verscharen from Flying Colours Travel

Sharing Vietnamese Culture with Australian Partners

As a warm gesture, Paradise Travel presented Australian travel businesses with Banh Com – a traditional Vietnamese dessert made from rice and mung bean. This small gift represented our appreciation and introduced a piece of Vietnamese culture to our new friends from Australia.

Banh com – A delicious specialty of Vietnam

Positive Impressions from Australian Delegation

After the survey program in Hanoi and Quang Ninh, the Australian delegation highly appreciated Vietnam’s beautiful destinations, quality tourism services, and warm hospitality. They particularly praised Vietnam Airlines’ professionalism, the local restaurants, and traditional performances such as the Water Puppet Show and Ao Dai performance.

Vietnamese Artists from Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre playing classical musical instruments in a performance of the Ao Dai

Many agencies expressed their intention to design new Vietnam travel itineraries featuring Hanoi and other destinations upon returning home, further promoting Vietnam as an ideal destination for Australian travelers.

Hanoi – One of Asia’s Top Travel Destinations

In recent years, Hanoi has continuously been recognized by international travel organizations as one of the most attractive cities in Asia and the world. The city has received several awards, including “Asia’s Leading Destination” and “World’s Top Destination 2018.”

According to TripAdvisor’s traveler rankings, Hanoi is listed among the Top 4 destinations in Asia and Top 15 destinations in the world. Meanwhile, CNN featured Hanoi in its “Gold List of the Best Tourist Destinations in Asia 2019.” These accolades reaffirm Hanoi’s growing reputation as a must-visit destination for both domestic and international tourists.

For more inspiration on exploring Vietnam, check out our curated itineraries at Best Vietnam Tours or plan your own trip through our Customized Vietnam Tours page.