Thua Thien-Hue draws 43 tourism projects

November 15, 2011 | 08:41
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The central province of Thua Thien – Hue has so far attracted 43 projects in tourism with total investment of more than VND50 trillion.

The local authorities said that these projects helped upgrade tourism infrastructure and improve tourism services and products, contributing to developing tourism potential in the former imperial city of Hue , which was recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1993.

The central coastal province expects to receive 2.5-3 million visitors by 2015, earning more than VND3 trillion and contributing to 47-48 per cent of its gross domestic product.

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