Cheah Kuan Yean, general director of Becamex Hospitality. Bình Dương Province in southeastern Việt Nam, located 30km from HCM City, is home to many architectural and historical sites, stunning natural scenery, spiritual attractions, art and handicraft villages, and culinary specialties. Its abundant wilderness and spiritual centres have been harnessed to promote the province as a leading wellness destination. Cheah Kuan Yean, general director of Becamex Hospitality, talks about the development of wellness tourism in the province and how Becamex Hotel is catching up with the rising trend. Can you tell us about the potential for wellness tourism in Bình Dương Province? Bình Dương has its own specialties in terms of cultural involvement, spiritual connection and food education. There are amazing tourist attractions and tourist items for wellness tourism. For … [Read more...] about Bình Dương taps into wellness trend at Becamex Hotel
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Wellness tourism promoted in Vietnam
Vietnam has strong potential to develop wellness tourism according to attendees at the CEOTalks conference held on Thursday in HCM City. Tourists in Hoi An Wellness tourism is travel for promoting health and well-being through physical, psychological, or spiritual activities. It is often associated with medical tourism. Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa, deputy director of HCM City Department of Tourism said wellness tourism in the world had attracted many long-term investments. Resorts and hotels also use the surrounding environment wisely and have plans to promote health. In 2013, only 63 countries had wellness tourism, however, this number increased to over 100 countries last year. Both Hanoi and Hoi An were highly regarded for having suitable conditions to open wellness tourism according to Wego and TrustYou websites. They are listed among the top 10 tourist destinations for wellness tourism services in Asia. "Hanoi received 87.37% of the positive feedback thanks to the streets with large … [Read more...] about Wellness tourism promoted in Vietnam
Wellness tourism starts to develop in Vietnam
Wellness facilities at Fusion Maia Da Nang. (Photo courtesy of Fusion Maia Da Nang) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Wellness tourism has great potential but this new kind of tourism has not been effectively exploited in Vietnam, despite the number of potential wellness destinations and landscapes, experts said at a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 25. Wellness tourism, which can enhance health through physical and spiritual activities, has become more popular around the world, said Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa, deputy director of the city’s Department of Tourism. Wellness tourism was available in 63 countries in 2013, and increased to 100 by 2018, Hoa said. According to Wego and TrustYou, the cities of Hanoi and Hoi An, which have great wellness potential, are listed among the top 10 tourist destinations for wellness tourism services in Asia. Hanoi, where tourists can easily enjoy a peaceful atmosphere and admire historical destinations, ranks in the top 5. However, this type … [Read more...] about Wellness tourism starts to develop in Vietnam
Wellness tourism on the rise in Việt Nam
HCM CITY — Wellness tourism has great potential but this new kind of tourism has not been effectively exploited in Việt Nam, despite the number of potential wellness destinations and landscapes, experts said at a conference held in HCM City on Thursday. Wellness tourism, which can enhance health through physical and spiritual activities, has become more popular around the world, said Nguyễn Thị Ánh Hoa, deputy director of the city’s Department of Tourism. Wellness tourism was available in 63 countries in 2013, and increased to 100 by 2018, Hoa said. According to Wego and TrustYou, the cities of Hà Nội and Hội An, which have great wellness potential, are listed among the top 10 tourist destinations for wellness tourism services in Asia. Hà Nội, where tourists can easily enjoy a peaceful atmosphere and admire historical destinations, ranks in the top 5. However, this type of tourism requires high-spending tourists who … [Read more...] about Wellness tourism on the rise in Việt Nam
Vietnam treasures global multilateral mechanisms: Ambassador to Indonesia
Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Pham Vinh Quang (Source: baoquocte.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s presence at the ASEAN Leaders’ Gathering (ALG) and the plenary session of International Monetary Fund (IMF)- World Bank (WB) annual meetings will affirm Vietnam’s commitments to being an active and responsible member of ASEAN and treasuring global multilateral institutions. The statement was made by Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Pham Vinh Quang in his interview granted to Vietnam News Agency correspondents in the country on the threshold of his working visit to Indonesia and attendance at these events from October 11-12. Quang said that PM Phuc’s attendance at the ALG and the IMF-WB annual meetings’ plenary session is of significance, showing the country’s responsibility for contributing to ASEAN’s dynamic and sustainable development. The presence and contributions of the high-level Vietnamese delegation led … [Read more...] about Vietnam treasures global multilateral mechanisms: Ambassador to Indonesia