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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

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

Like Nguyen Hue flower street in Ho Chi Minh City that will open to tourists from 7 p.m. on January 22, two days before Lunar New Year’s Eve, Can Tho flower street will feature images of traditional rats based on the famous Dong Ho folk painting‘Rat’s Wedding’. … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta hub set for Tet with blooming flower street

Beijing Tourism Net, which is regulated by the city's Bureau of Culture and Tourism, added in a separate Weibo post that the Beijing Ditan and Longtan Temple Fairs -- originally scheduled for January 25 to 29 -- would be cancelled. … [Read more...] about Beijing cancels large-scale Lunar New Year events over virus fears

Walking around the Spring Flower Market A group of foreign tourists showing their interest in learning more about spice vegetables for meals during Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday. Spring on every street corner. Hang Ma Street becomes bustling with colorful spaces showing off Tet decorations. Right at the very start of December, many shops in Hang Ma Street start selling items serving Tet holiday products. The street is considered a traditional and familiar year-end shopping destination for many Hanoians. Notably, in order to welcome the Year of the Mouse, a series of products featuring the image of mice are sold with a variety of designs. Different types of red lucky money bags designed impressively and uniquely. … [Read more...] about Spring on Hanoi’s street