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US firm Hi-Tek signed a cooperation agreement with the Vietnam National Tourism Association to develop a comprehensive online hotel listing, with over 3,000 local hotels and nearly 200 travel companies, restaurants, and resorts listed.
The website, http://www.hotels.com.vn contains an online directory of tourism related services, such as hotels and resorts, restaurants, and entertainment services, as well as points of interest. The website is planned to promote travel in Vietnam to people around the world.
It also offers visitors the option to search for and make online reservations at their favourite hotels and resorts, thereby saving time and money. Moreover, the website will help raise hotel and resort trade in foreign currency through online booking and payment services.
Within the bounds of the cooperation agreement, Hi-Tek will also launch a special assistance programme to help the first 100 participating hotels create their own websites.
When the website is functional, tourism officials expect to see another 3 million foreign visitors per year, more than initially projected.
Hi-Tek, founded in San Diego, specialises in Internet services and communication solutions.
VNN - (08/11/2004)
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