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The first Vietnam Travel & Tourism Summit will take place at the Intercontinental Landmark72 hotel in Hanoi on December 5-6 in the framework of the Vietnam Economic Forum (ViEF) 2018. Held by the board for private economic development research (IV Board under the Government’s Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform), the online newspaper VnExpress and the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board (TAB), the event is expected to draw 1,500 guests, who are managers, business operators and scholars. To enhance international cooperation and popularise local tourism, the organising board has invited leaders of renowned tourism and service groups like Australia’s Flight Centre, Virgin, Japan’s H.I.S and Singaporean Banyan Tree. The forum offers opportunities for domestic and foreign businesses to learn about Vietnam’s strategies to develop tourism, as well as the potential of and challenges facing the non-smoke industry. Various issues will be on the … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host first Vietnam Travel & Tourism Summit

Trang An heritage site in Ninh Binh province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) recently launched a photo contest called #VietnamNOW on Facebook to promote Vietnam’s tourism to the world. The event will run from October 15 to 30 as part of a communications strategy to promote Vietnam to international travellers. Entries should focus on high-end experiences and world-class tourism products and services that Vietnam has to offer besides the country’s natural landscapes, UNESCO world heritage sites and traditional culture. Vietnam welcomed 12.9 million foreign visitors in the first nine months of 2019, a year-on-year rise of 10.8 percent, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). In September alone, the number of foreign holidaymakers was estimated at 1.56 million. The office said the number of foreign arrivals from Asian nations saw the highest increase of 12.5 percent, followed by those from … [Read more...] about Vietnam launches tourism promotion on Facebook

In recent years, a number of outstanding, newly developed tourism projects have boosted the appeal of both established and emerging destinations in Vietnam, drawing more international visitors, and boosting domestic tourism. Buddha Shakyamuni statue at Fansipan Legend - Photo courtesy of Sun Group Elevating the ‘roof of Indochina’ For many years, Sa Pa in Lao Cai Province had been a gateway town to the north of Vietnam—a heavenly realm of stunning mountains and lush valleys. The most intrepid of travellers came to conquer Fansipan, also known as the “Roof of Indochina”. At a height of 3,143metres, scaling the precipitous slopes of Fanispan—a national symbol of Vietnam—to reach the peak was a two-day expedition that could only to be undertaken by those in good health. But in February, 2016 that would change overnight with the opening of a three-rope cable car system that could take visitors from the centre of Sa Pa to the peak of … [Read more...] about How strategic investment is transforming Vietnam’s tourism landscape

This is an activity of the communication and marketing strategy of the country's tourism industry to foreign visitors. The contest is expected to begin from October 15-30, aiming to update a new and overall view on Vietnam for tourists all over the world. The campaign focuses on modern experiences and international-class tourism products that Vietnam brings to tourists along with famous sights, tourist destinations and cultural destinations. In addition to promoting Vietnamese cuisine, UNESCO world heritage sites, long-standing cultural traditions and natural landscapes, the hashtag #VietnamNOW also highlights modern travel experiences such as high-class golf courses, luxury resorts, adventure trips and many other interesting activities in big cities, etc. BY MAI AN– Translated by Huyen Huong Tags: VietnamNOW photo contest tourism promotion campaign Facebook … [Read more...] about Vietnam launches tourism promotion campaign on Facebook

An area of the Lao province of Luang Prabang (Photo: visit-laos.com) Vientiane (VNA) – Officials from four southern provinces of Laos, central and southern provinces of Vietnam, and tourism-related businesses have gathered in Champassak province to discuss measures to draw more visitors to the two countries. Bounthong Bouphasavanh, Deputy Director of the Department of Information, Culture and Tourism of Attapeu province, told Vientiane Times on October 9 that Laos and Vietnam planned to promote tourism through several activities and discussed the possibilities for tourism programmes. The two sides considered ways to improve facilities and procedures at immigration posts and agreed to inspect accommodation facilities at tourist sites to ensure their service quality. At the meeting, participants reported the challenges they had experienced, deliberated their respective tourist hotspots, and shared ideas to increase the number of tourists. They also discussed … [Read more...] about Laos, Vietnam join hands to promote tourism