The Hanoitimes - In 2018, Vietnam welcomes 15.5 - 15.6 million foreign visitors and caters to 80 million domestic tourists, earning total revenue of VND620 trillion (US$26.6 billion), according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). Private sector should be involved in airport structure Vietnam urged to expand visa waiver scheme to lure visitors Vietnam welcomes 15 millionth foreign holidaymaker in 2019 Impressive growth Vietnam tourism has achieved many important accomplishments in 2018, contributing to enhancing Vietnam’s reputation as a safe destination, friendly and increasingly attractive to international friends. In the more than 30 years since the inception of the open door policy, the number of foreign visitors to Vietnam has been on the rise. In 1994, Vietnam received roughly million foreign holidaymakers and it took 11 years for the number of tourist arrivals to reach 3 million in 2005. From 2005, it only took 5 years for the number of … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism achieves important accomplishments in 2018
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Low labor productivity plagues Vietnam tourism industry
Despite the recent robust growth in tourism, productivity remains very low, Nguyen Xuan Thanh, development director of Fulbright University Vietnam, said at the 2018 Vietnam Travel and Tourism Summit Wednesday. In 2000 Vietnam revenues from tourism were $1.23 billion, and they had rocketed to $22.7 billion last year. However, it was only VND77 million ($3,297) per worker in the industry, equal to 40 percent and 45 percent of Thailand and Malaysia’s respectively. Thanh blamed it on the lack of skills and skewed training. The current tourism scenario demands workers with a variety of skills including general knowledge, foreign languages, soft skills, professionalism, and management skills but the training mainly focuses on specific professional skills and ignores the practical requirements, he said. Pham Hong Dung, deputy general director of Vietnamese private firm Muong Thanh Group, which owns more than 50 hotels and hotel projects across the country, said many workers … [Read more...] about Low labor productivity plagues Vietnam tourism industry
Vietnam tourism hamstrung by lack of funds for marketing
The International Tourism Fair was held in HCMC last September by the tourism ministry and the city. Originally meant to attract visitors to the country, the fair, over the last 14 years, has instead become a place for foreign tourism agencies to find outbound Vietnamese tourists. At Japan and South Korea's tourism booths, guests get to try on traditional costumes. The Japanese booth was the biggest one this year. It and those of Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea dazzled with their modern design and eye-catching images that drew visitors like a magnet. The Cambodian booth had an idol of a four-sided god and a full-sized replica of a temple, and entertained visitors with non-stop music and dance performances. The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism's (VNAT) booth on the other hand barely distinguished itself from last year with the agency thinking large photos of tourist attractions would suffice. Meagre tourism promotion budget At many meetings, VNAT leaders said the … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism hamstrung by lack of funds for marketing
Vietnam Tourism Roadshow held in Indonesia
Foreign tourists visit Hoi An ancient town - a tourist attraction in Vietnam (Source: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – A Vietnam Tourism Roadshow was held in Bandung, Indonesia on September 26 with the aim to promote the image of Vietnam to Indonesians. The event was part of the programme held from September 23-29 to introduce a friendly and attractive Vietnam to ASEAN member states, focusing on the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. It attracted the participation of over 100 delegates representing Indonesia’s travel agents and enterprises operating in the hospitality industry and international airlines. Speaking at the event, Ngo Hoai Chung, deputy head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, said that Vietnam is not only one of the fastest developing economies in Southeast Asia with an average annual growth rate of 7 percent, but also an attractive destination which welcomed 13 million foreign tourists in 2017. Last year, Vietnam was ranked sixth in Top 10 … [Read more...] about Vietnam Tourism Roadshow held in Indonesia
Tourism Malaysia attends International Travel Expo in HCMC
Tourism Malaysia attends International Travel Expo in HCMCBy Nhan Tam Sky Mirror is a unique tourist attraction in Malaysia with its shallow crystal water reflecting the sky just like a mirror - PHOTO: COURTESY OF TOURISM MALAYSIA HCMC - The Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia) is participating in the International Travel Expo (ITE) 2018 in HCMC from now until September 8 to promote its tourist attractions and destinations for shopping, family fun, eco adventure, honeymoon, and luxury holiday. It marks Malaysia’s ninth participation in the biggest travel trade show in Vietnam that gathers over 30,000 international, regional and local travel professionals and buyers. The Malaysian booth features the country’s leading hotels and resorts, travel agents, tourism product owners, and airlines. During the three-day event, they are highlighting their tourism products and services that cater specially for the Vietnamese market. To boost arrivals from Vietnam … [Read more...] about Tourism Malaysia attends International Travel Expo in HCMC