Domestic tourism gold mine for travel firmsVietNamNet Bridge - While the number of inbound travelers fluctuates unpredictably, the number of domestic travelers has been increasing steadily, bringing high growth to travel firms. While the number of inbound travelers fluctuates unpredictably, the number of domestic travelers has been increasing steadily, bringing high growth to travel firms. Travel firms can sell package tours and provide separate services.According to Doan Thi Thanh Tra, marketing and communication director of Saigontourist, the number of domestic travelers at the firm is increaseing by 18-20 percent per annum. The revenue from domestic travelers accounts for 40 percent of total revenue of the firm.“The domestic market still has plenty of room to exploit,” Tra said.“In the past, we only sold package tours. Meanwhile, foreign tourism promotion agencies launch promotion programs to help travel firms advertise products and approach customers.Tran The Dung, deputy director of The He Tre, said it is difficult to design domestic tours because of the high and unstable service fees.

Source: VietNamNet News May 25, 2017 05:03 UTC