Vietnam Tourism

Da Nang, a popular tourist destination in Vietnam, recently received its first non-stop flight from Narita, Japan after the pandemic. In 2019, the city welcomed 183,000 Japanese travelers, making Japan an important market for Da Nang's tourism industry. Since Vietnam reopened its international tourism in March 2022, Da Nang has received 27,000 Japanese travelers. The resumption of the Narita-Da Nang flight is expected to attract more Japanese tourists to the city and encourage Vietnamese tourists to visit Narita. Japan is known for its interest in ecotourism and cultural heritage sites, which Da Nang is well-positioned to offer. The city is...

The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2021 is set to take place from April 14 to 17 in Hanoi, with the aim of encouraging tourism firms to invest in developing new tourism products that make use of Vietnam's traditional culture and heritage. This year's event is expected to attract over 60,000 visitors and representatives from 2,500 businesses interested in cooperation opportunities and partners. The event will feature a forum on Vietnamese cultural tourism development, a seminar on reducing plastic waste in the tourism industry, and promotion programs highlighting attractive cultural tourism tours in Taiwan (China), Nepal, and Indonesia, as well...

Binh Thuan, a coastal province in central Vietnam, has completed preparations for the opening of Visit Vietnam Year 2023 with the theme “Binh Thuan – Green convergence” on March 25. The opening ceremony, which is expected to draw over 5,700 visitors, will take place atNovaWorld Phan Thiet in Phan Thiet city and feature a musical show written by Meritorious Artist Tran Ly Ly and writer Hoang Cong Cuong. Binh Thuan offers a range of tourist attractions, including islands, islets, coves, bays, and white sand beaches. Before the pandemic, the province welcomed over 6.4 million visitors with tourism revenue of over...

Vietnam needs a national digital tourism map to support both tourists and local tourism service providers, featuring resources, destinations and service providers. The proposal for such a map has been made but has yet to be rolled out. Nguyen Quoc Ky, chairman of Vietravel Holdings, a local travel firm, said the digital tourism map would significantly increase competitiveness in Vietnam’s tourism sector whilst enabling the selling of more tours at higher prices. At a recent meeting, Nguyen Huy Dung, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, also suggested a digital tourism map, highlighting a need for information during trips. The development...

Vietnam's tourism industry did not achieve satisfactory results in 2022, with only 70% of its target number of travelers arriving in the country. The proportion of foreign travelers returning for repeat visits is also small compared to other countries, such as Thailand. One of the reasons for this is Vietnam's complicated and limited visa policy, which has received negative feedback from tourists. To attract more tourists and retain them as "media ambassadors" for the country's tourism, Vietnam needs to simplify its visa policy and develop famous destinations, such as Ha Long, into well-known brands that can compete with other destinations...

Lung Cung village in the northwestern region of Vietnam is being explored for its tourism potential, particularly its signature trees called "son tra" or "tao meo" which bloom in late March. The village is home to over 200 households and boasts a total area of nearly 60 square kilometres with traditional houses that have roofs made from hundred-year-old wood. Local authorities have been working to improve infrastructure, such as cementing roads, and encouraging community-based tourism for the traditional cultural values of the community. With its natural beauty and tourism potential, Lung Cung village is expected to attract many visitors. Read...

The Thai Hai reserve area in the northern province of Thai Nguyen has been named as one of the 32 Best Tourism Villages in 2022 by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The area is home to an ecological stilt-house village which is now recognized as a tourist attraction by the international community. This recognition serves as a sign of the country's growing tourism industry and highlights the importance of preserving the natural beauty of Vietnam. This achievement was celebrated in a ceremony held in Saudi Arabia on March 12, 2022. Read further.

The Hanoi Tourism Festival 2023 opened on March 24, featuring 150 booths arranged by 14 provinces, 100 travel firms and 12 districts of Hanoi. The event includes a conference on heritage tourism, a famtrip to Thang Long Imperial Citadel and Bat Trang pottery craft village and culture and art activities. Participants can also experience typical tourism products of Hanoi. The festival, themed "linking heritages for tourism development," aims to celebrate and connect the city's heritage and promote new tourism products, thereby attracting more visitors to the capital. Hanoi hopes to welcome 22 million tourists this year, up 17.6% YoY, earning...

Visit Vietnam, in partnership with Binh Thuan province, is focusing on promoting sustainable development in the country. The goal is to make Vietnam’s future sustainable through initiatives such as green products, clean energy, and sustainable development. The Director of Marketing at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam Tourism, Dinh Ngoc Duc, stated that despite the need to develop, they aim to do so sustainably. The partnership will run throughout 2023. This initiative is part of a global effort to promote sustainable tourism and protect the planet’s natural resources. Vietnam is home to some of the world’s most significant...