Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a tourism development strategy by 2030. The strategy aims to turn Vietnam into a renowned destination by 2025, ranking among three leading countries in terms of tourism development in Southeast Asia and among top 50 nations with the highest tourism competitiveness in the world. Accordingly, tourism revenue is expected to reach 1,700-1,800 trillion VND (77-80 billion USD), contributing 12-14 percent to the country’s gross domestic product and creating about 5.5-6 million jobs. Vietnam strives to serve at least 35 million international tourists and 120 million domestic holidaymakers by that year. By 2030, Vietnam sets a target to make tourism a spearhead and sustainable economic sector and become one of 30 countries in the world with the best tourism competitiveness. The tourism sector is projected to earn 3,100-3,200 trillion VND (130-135 billion USD) and create 8.5 million jobs by 2030. Vietnam looks to … [Read more...] about PM approves tourism development strategy by 2030
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Green tourism – sustainable development direction of Vietnam’s tourism
Green tourism is a type of tourism that operates in a way that minimizes the impact on the environment, making a positive contribution to biodiversity protection, using renewable energy and promoting natural and cultural heritage, developing environmentally friendly products. … [Read more...] about Green tourism – sustainable development direction of Vietnam’s tourism
Another Taiwan-Da Nang air route launched
Da Nang (VNA) – Taipei-based StarLux Airlines has launched a new air route linking Taiwan and Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang. The maiden flight of the route took off at Taoyuan International Airport and arrived at Da Nang International Airport on January 23, carrying 188 passengers. StarLux Airlines will operate daily flights on the route. Deputy Director of the Da Nang Department of Tourism Nguyen Xuan Binh said that the new air route will contribute to the city’s tourism development. In 2020, Da Nang will enhance tourism promotions and launch new routes connecting with ASEAN nations, he added. Statistics from the Department of Tourism showed that the city welcomed about 8.69 million visitors last year, including 3.5 million foreigners, a year-on-year surge of 30.7 percent. As of December 2019, the city had a total of 35 international air routes, comprising 22 scheduled and 13 charter flights, and 10 domestic ones./. … [Read more...] about Another Taiwan-Da Nang air route launched
Let’s join experience tours in Ho Chi Minh City in Tet holidays
Travelers can try out farming skills in tour “ Making a journey in hick rural district Binh Chanh of Ho Chi Minh City. In the tour, holiday-makers will have a chance to visit wholesale market Binh Dien, ornamental fish- breeding farms. … [Read more...] about Let’s join experience tours in Ho Chi Minh City in Tet holidays
Vietnam targets vegetable, fruit export value at USD 3 billion
However, in recent years, Vietnam’s vegetables and fruits have entered markets with strict rules, such as the US, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan (China), as well as Australia, New Zealand and Chile, following 4-5 years of successful negotiations by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Further, farms and enterprises have produced vegetable and fruit products meeting the quality and food safety standards in those countries, he said. … [Read more...] about Vietnam targets vegetable, fruit export value at USD 3 billion
