Welcoming the 15 millionth foreign visitor to Vietnam Data from the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) show that Vietnam welcomed a record high 15.6 million foreign visitors and served more than 80 million domestic tourists, earning VND620 trillion plus in revenues in 2018, an increase of 2.7 million and 6.8 million visitors respectively over 2017. Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien said at a recent news conference that the achievements prove that Vietnam is an attractive, safe and friendly destination for visitors - important conditions for tourism to become a spearhead economic sector by 2030. In 2018, 380 travel enterprises were licensed to offer services internationally, 4,678 tour guides were licensed, and 113 3-5-star accommodation facilities were certified. VNAT leaders said the growth in the number of visitors and revenues is attributed to efficient tourism promotion. Promotional activities included the Vietnam International Travel … [Read more...] about Sharp growth in tourism in 2018
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Hanoi to host international travel mart in March
Themed “Green tourism,” the event aims to encourage travel firms to develop eco-tourism, protect environment, and adapt to climate change. A booth at the VITM Hanoi 2018. Major activities will include seminars on green tourism, an awarding ceremony for outstanding individuals and travel agents, conferences, and introduction of tourism products. More than 40,000 discounted air tickets and over 18,000 discounted package tours will be offered at the fair. Some businesses from 22 countries and territories, as well as from Vietnam’s provinces and cities have so far registered to take part in the VITM Hanoi 2019. Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host international travel mart in March
Diverse tourism promotion activities held across Khanh Hoa during 2018
The association for example,cooperated with the Khanh Hoa Department of Tourism to participate in Vietnam International Travel Mart, VITM Hanoi 2018, which was held in late March and contained content focusing on the trend of online tourism. Additionally, a gala dinner was also held in March under the framework of the VITM Hanoi to promote the image of Nha Trang to domestic and foreign travel companies. Two important events were jointly held together by the Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa Tourism Association and more than 50 tourism and service businesses of Khanh Hoa. These include the participation in pavilions at the International Travel Expo (ITE-HCM City 2018), Business Matching and a gala to introduce the National Tourism Year and Sea Festival 2019. Furthermore, the association has also called on tourism businesses in Khanh Hoa to take part in a wider range of international travel expos and trade promotion conferences in nations such as Russia, France, Germany, and the UK organised by the … [Read more...] about Diverse tourism promotion activities held across Khanh Hoa during 2018
Vietnam cuisine to become a unique tourism product
Making Vietnam become the 'Kitchen of the World' is considered a promising approach for a "smoke-free industry”, as well as the country's cuisine, especially in the context that the tourism industry needs to build its characteristic products to attract tourists, especially international visitors. Visitors show interest in Vietnamese food With richness, diversity, harmony and sophistication, Vietnamese cuisine is considered a cultural heritage and a valuable resource of tourism in Vietnam. In 2015, Vietnamese cuisine was voted as one of the 10 best food destinations in the world by CNN's television audience. Vietnam has 12 dishes named in the "Top Asian cuisine value dishes", as recognised by the Asian Record’s Organization (ARO). In the beginning of 2018, CNN listed 15 must-try dishes when visiting Vietnam. Vietnamese cuisine attracts both domestic visitors and foreign tourists. Images of the leaders of other countries coming and enjoying Vietnamese food, such as … [Read more...] about Vietnam cuisine to become a unique tourism product
VITM Hanoi 2018 attracts 60,000 visitors
Visitors ask for package tour information at the VITM Hanoi 2018 (Photo: VNA) The event featured over 500 pavilions of 675 firms, including 112 of trade promotion agencies of 21 countries and territories, with the participation of around 3,000 entrepreneurs. Travel businesses of Vietnam and other countries introduced their products at the event. Statistics of 21 travel agencies showed that a total 29,300 guests booked their package tours worth VND245 billion (USD10.74 million). A survey conducted by the organisers have showed that 81.2 percent of participating units said they were satisfied with the VITM 2018, and 74.5 percent of them will continue to join the event in the future. Under the theme of “Online travel, Vietnam tourism looks toward the fourth industrial revolution,” the VITM 2018 had numerous activities encouraging enterprises to gain access to and grasp business opportunities in the digital era. Outstanding businesses and individuals who made contribution to … [Read more...] about VITM Hanoi 2018 attracts 60,000 visitors