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The program is hosted by Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs, with the coordination of other Departments, Branches of Ho Chi Minh City and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, taking place from December 1 to 5, 2021. Through this field trip, international reporters will have an honest, close-up look at the daily life rhythms, the recovery state of socio-economic, tourism activities in Ho Chi Minh City. They will also discover many cultural and historical spots of the City and surrounding localities. Thereby, the program is expected to create a bridge for the international media to promote the image of Ho Chi Minh City as an attractive investment destination, which is gradually recovering and developing; Ho Chi Minh City is a tourist destination connecting with southern localities through a program to visit tourist attractions in Ben Tre. 

The delegation arrives at Rex Hotel Saigon on December 1, 2021 
 

The program has an important meaning since it shows the efforts to promote the image of the City in this post-pandemic recovery period. Accompanying the project, two key members of Saigontourist Group, including Saigontourist Travel Service Company (Saigontourist Travel) and Rex Hotel Saigon provide accommodation services, transportation, organize MICE tours (visits combined with seminars and conferences) according to the schedule for the business groups during 5 days and 4 nights.

The multi-national delegation checked-in at Rex Hotel Saigon on the evening of December 1 and stayed here for 4 nights. During the time of experiencing the services in the hotel, the delegation attended two programs held at the Rex Hotel Saigon, including: "Speech on the restoration and development of tourism & socio-economic activities of Ho Chi Minh City" and "Cultural and culinary exchange". International guests and leaders of Ho Chi Minh City attended and enjoyed traditional dishes with rich Vietnamese flavors prepared by the chefs of Rex Hotel Saigon.

Meanwhile, for tour services, Saigontourist Travel takes the delegation to visit Ben Tre, Cu Chi Northwest Industrial Park, Thu Duc City, explore Can Gio with river tour experience by speedboat and attending the Opening Ceremony of the 17th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival. The delegation also participated in some activities at Book Street and participated in the City Tour - Saigon Special Forces program…

A relaxing minute for international journalists on an ecological tour ofthe southern river

Besides ensuring thoughtful activities for international delegations, the tour program also opens up unique experiences at distinctive destinations such as Can Gio - the green lung of Ho Chi Minh City, recognized by UNESCO as world biosphere reserve in 2000, Vam Sat eco-park, bird, bat sanctuaries... along with attractive activities such as canoeing through the mangroves, conquering Tang Bong tower, experiencing crab fishing, crocodile fishing. The delegation also had interesting experiences with the Saigon Special Forces tour when having the opportunity to learn about the activities of the old Saigon Special Forces, visit the Secret Weapons Tunnel and the Saigon Special Forces Intelligence Museum Sai Gon - Gia Dinh. The delegation also visited Ben Tre in large garden space, experienced folk activities and enjoyed attractive local specialties of the Southwest region.
 

 “We deploy with the criteria of ensuring safety, strictly meeting the requirements of epidemic prevention and control. All participants in the program from guests to hotel staff, chefs, restaurant servers, guides, drivers, logistics personnel at all destinations are vaccinated with two doses of Covid-19 vaccine, were tested negative and were asked to follow 5K message. The working and visiting program is organized according to the "closed bubble" model, with a “closed road””, said a representative of Saigontourist Group.
 

Thanks to its long-standing brand reputation in the tourism, hotel and travel industries, Saigontourist Group is honored to be selected as the companion unit to organize the program. The Group has rich experience in welcoming superior domestic and international delegations with high quality services, accommodation facilities that meet international standards and that are located in prime locations in the downtown area of ​​Ho Chi Minh City. Saigontourist Group is also a key unit, a pioneer in logistics, services support for many medical delegations, leaders of national and local health agencies participating in the fight against Covid-19 in Ho Chi Minh City during the past time. In addition, Saigontourist Travel under Saigontourist Group is a pioneer in organizing many "green journeys" tour programs in the inner city of Ho Chi Minh City and joint tour programs to restore and develop inter-regional tourism in The Mekong Delta River, the North and the Central regions during the period of safe adaptation to Covid-19, created a safe and good impression on visitors./.