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Trade fair promotes sea tourism

Aug 30th at 12:59
30-08-2012 12:59:08+07:00

Trade fair promotes sea tourism

A trade fair on sea tourism opened yesterday in the central coastal province of Binh Thuan.

The six-day fair has around 170 booths with various products, plus an area with local and international food dishes, including specialites of Binh Thuan Province.

The fair also includes an exhibition of products and services of hotels and resorts, including in Mui Ne, a tourist destination for international visitors.

Among other events are photo exhibitions promoting tourism and displays of water and flying sports equipment, including hot air balloons, paragliders, paramotors, gliders and ultralight aircraft.

Johan Paul Aime, from France, who has been living in Binh Thuan Province for six years, said the fair was showcasing products in anticipation of the Viet Nam International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, which will open tomorrow in the province.

The three-day fiesta will include more than 20 balloons and 50 balloon experts from 12 countries and territories and is expected to attract thousands of local and foreign visitors

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