Hanoi, Aug. 14 -- Hanoi's Department of Tourism (DoT) has called on travel firms to take the initiative in developing tour packages that incorporate rail travel, particularly seasonal and event-based experiences, for both domestic and international visitors.

At a meeting between tourism service businesses and the railway sector on August 13, DoT Deputy Director Tran Trung Hieu said tourism and railways have long enjoyed a supportive relationship. Railways are not only a safe, economical, and environmentally friendly means of transportation but also form part of tourism. In turn, tourism provides the railway sector with a stable passenger base, and helps optimise operations and expand the market.

As green tourism and experiential travel ...