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| Leaders of the city’s Tourism Association delivering a welcome speech and introducing Hue’s tourism to the delegation from the Consulate General of the Republic of Belarus in Ho Chi Minh City |
Mr. Dinh Manh Thang, Vice Chairman of Vietnam Tourism Association and Chairman of the city’s Tourism Association, expressed his pleasure at hosting the delegation and emphasized Hue’s tourism potential and strengths.
Currently, Hue has 91 travel agencies and tourism service providers, including 66 licensed for international travel services. The city has 3.788 tour guides, of whom 2.639 are international guides. There are 908 accommodation establishments with more than 15.000 rooms and 25.000 beds, including 28 hotels rated from 3 to 5 stars with over 4.000 rooms.
In 2025, Hue welcomed more than 6,3 million visitors, including over 1,9 million international arrivals. In the first three months of 2026 alone, the city received more than 1,9 million visitors, including nearly 844.000 international tourists.
In 2026, Hue aims to maintain the growth momentum of its tourism sector by effectively leveraging its advantages in heritage, culture, festivals, and urban tourism infrastructure. The target is to attract approximately 7 – 7,5 million visitors, an increase of 12 - 20% compared to 2025, including 2.3 - 2,5 million international arrivals, up nearly 20%.
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| The delegation from the Consulate General of the Republic of Belarus in Ho Chi Minh City posing for a commemorative photo with leaders of Hue city Tourism Association and local tourism enterprises |
According to the city’s Tourism Association, starting from May 10th, 2026, direct flights from Minsk, the capital of Belarus, to Da Nang will be launched. Belarusian tourists are known for traveling to multiple countries, having high spending power, and staying for extended periods. They are particularly interested in beaches, regional cuisine, and exploring cultural heritage of countries of the world. Therefore, the leaders of the Association expressed their hope that the Consulate General of Belarus in Ho Chi Minh City, especially the Consul General, will facilitate favorable conditions for Belarusian visitors traveling to Da Nang to connect with Hue and experience Hue Ancient Capital.
The Tourism Association, its affiliated groups, and tourism service enterprises have committed to developing promotional travel packages tailored to the Belarusian market, ensuring high-quality services across transportation, attractions, accommodation, cuisine, and overall travel experiences.
Consul General Alexander Dmitrievich Sidoruk expressed his appreciation for the warm reception from the Tourism Association and local businesses, and noted that the meeting would open up opportunities for cooperation between the two sides.
Consul General Alexander Dmitrievich Sidoruk added that the Minsk - Da Nang direct flight will be operated as a charter service, with one flight approximately every 10 - 11 days. This will be the third air route connecting Belarus with destinations in Vietnam (after Phu Quoc and Nha Trang). The close geographical distance between Da Nang and Hue provides favorable conditions for bringing tourists onward to Hue.
Consul General Alexander Dmitrievich Sidoruk confirmed that he would further promote cooperation and tourism exchange between the two countries. In particular, upon returning to Ho Chi Minh City, he plans to work with Belarusian travel companies to strengthen promotion and cooperation efforts, with the aim of making Hue an attractive destination for more Belarusian tourists.