Ngoc Son Temple attracts foreign visitors. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Price of Travel has named Hanoi as the cheapest Asian city for backpackers, which, the tourism price index website, said gets high marks from most visitors. In the Asia Backpacker Index for 2019, the website said “the food is also top-notch, especially when you are sitting amongst locals at one of the thousands of plastic-chair cafes throughout the city.” “Keep costs even lower by sticking with Bia Hoi, the world's cheapest beer. Hostel beds are cheap, but private rooms are too, so don't automatically book a bunk.” Cheap price is an advantage that helps attract holiday-makers to the capital city. However, experts said, sustainable tourism development requires more than that. What is more important is diverse and quality products and services to keep tourists staying longer, spending more money and coming back to the city. Given this, the city’s tourism sector is … [Read more...] about Hanoi targets sustainable tourism development
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Hanoi builds smart tourism system
The Hanoi Department of Tourism is building a smart tourism system as part of the capital’s smart city project. Visitors visit Ngoc Son temple in Hanoi The system aims to offer smart solutions on information technology platforms to facilitate visitors, businesses and competent agencies. It will comprise a shared database linking with the city’s tourism portal, a digital map using the geographic information system (GIS) and a public wifi service system, among others. The smart tourism system is expected to increase efficiency in tourism management and improve tourism activities, along with tourism promotion programmes and feedback collection. It will also enable firms to seek business opportunities and create a tourism service chain. Meanwhile, tourists can search for information on Hanoi through tourism portals and forums, make online bookings and receive notifications on the city’s cultural and tourism events. This year, the Tourism Department … [Read more...] about Hanoi builds smart tourism system
U.S. magazine advises travelers to visit Hanoi in March
Traveler's Guide U.S. magazine advises travelers to visit Hanoi in March Nguyen Quy Tuesday, Mar 13, 2018,16:10 (GMT+7) U.S. magazine advises travelers to visit Hanoi in MarchNguyen Quy Tourists sit by Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake to breathe in fresh air in the early morning - PHOTO: HIEU TRUONG The capital city of Hanoi has lately made the list of the world’s 13 top destinations of choice for international travelers to visit during March, voted by travel readers by the U.S.-based Business Insider magazine. The paper says March is the most ideal time to pay a trip to Southeast Asian countries and Vietnam is no exception. Given pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 18 to 23 degrees Celsius and colorful blooming flower season, Hanoi is touted as a good venue for visitors to spend time roaming around the Old Quarter, experiencing open-air eateries, and hearing whizzing motorbikes. The 1,000-year-old city has … [Read more...] about U.S. magazine advises travelers to visit Hanoi in March
CNN to broadcast new special programme on Hanoi
The US Cable News Network (CNN) will broadcast a special programme on Hanoi titled “Destination Hanoi” in the latter half of June as part of the cooperation programme between CNN and Hanoi during 2017-2018. The US Cable News Network (CNN) will broadcast a special programme on Hanoi titled “Destination Hanoi” According to CNN’s broadcast schedule for “Destination Hanoi” programme in Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, and South Asia, short clips from 3-5 minutes will be aired for 40 times on CNN Today and News Stream between June 11-15, while a 30-minute special programme will be shown 12 times during June 16-20. The programme was made by CNN early this year. The Hanoi Department of Tourism has worked with CNN since 2017. To date, three 30-second videos were aired on CNN’s channels in the five regions: Asia-Pacific, South Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East. Three clips to be screen in 2018 are “Hanoi … [Read more...] about CNN to broadcast new special programme on Hanoi
Tourists crowd Hanoi’s places of interest during four day holiday
Hanoi recorded a surge in tourist arrivals during the National Reunification (April 30) and May Day (May 1) holidays starting on April 28, according to the municipal Department of Tourism. Visitors to the Temple of Literature in Hanoi - Photo: VNA The capital city welcomed nearly 318,000 visitors during the four-day holiday, up 10 percent from the same period of 2017. Nearly 66,000 foreigners and 252,000 domestic tourists came to Hanoi, respectively rising by 20 percent and 7 percent. Theo VNA … [Read more...] about Tourists crowd Hanoi’s places of interest during four day holiday