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Vietnamese destinations named on world tourism map

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Vietnam has become more and more popular in the world tourism map with increasing number of attractive destinations for international tourists in recent years.

Vietnamese destinations named on world tourism map hinh anh 1Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi – Vietnam has become more and more popular in the world tourism map with increasing number of attractive destinations for international tourists in recent years.

Due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country welcomed only more than 2 million foreign tourists in 2020.

However, in the 2015-2019 period, the number of foreign tourist arrivals to the country rose by 2.3 times, from 7.9 million to around 18.5 million, or an average annual growth rate of 22 percent.

Vietnam ranked 63rd among 140 countries and territories in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index 2019, jumping up 12 places from 2015.

From a destination poor in experience, Vietnam strongly impresses international tourists with unique tourism products and a series of luxurious and classy entertainment places and resorts cross the nation.

Vietnam’s tourism sector has been frozen because of COVID-19, but the country still surpassed many to win the World Travel Awards (WTA) Leading Heritage Destination 2020.

Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City-based Vinpearl Luxury Landmark 81 was honoured with the “World’s Leading City Hotel,” “World’s Leading Conference and Wedding Hotel,” and the “World’s Leading Riverfront Hotel.”

Da Nang’s Sun World Ba Na Hills mountain resort was awarded with the “World’s Leading Iconic Tourist Attraction,” the “World’s Leading Iconic Tourist Bridge” for its Golden Bridge and the “World’s Leading Cable Car Ride” for its cable car system.

Sun World Fansipan Legend in Sa Pa, Lao Cai, was named the “World’s Leading Cultural Tourist Attraction” and the “World’s Leading Natural Landscape Tourist Attraction.”

InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort won the “World’s Leading Green Resort;” JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay was named “World’s Leading Luxury Wedding Resort;” and Premier Village Danang Resort Managed by AccorHotels became “World’s Leading Family Villa Resort.”

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines brought home the “World’s Leading Cultural Airline” title, while Vietravel secured the “World’s Leading Group Tour Operator” and Quang Ninh’s Van Don International Airport won the “World’s Leading Regional Airport.”

Graham E.Cooke, founder of the WTA, said that Vietnam is making increasing contributions to global tourism in a sustainable manner, from which many business opportunities are opened up. Vietnamese businesses are investing in better infrastructure and facilities, and higher service quality.

Through the attraction of investments from strategic investors such as Sun Group, Vingroup, Vietnam’s tourism has developed professional and larger-scale products and services to better serve investors./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnamese-destinations-named-on-world-tourism-map/201569.vnp

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Quang Binh prepares for peak tourism season in summer

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The central province of Quang Binh, which is a popular tourist destination thanks to its rich natural landscapes with a spectacular cave system and beautiful beaches, has prepared diverse tourism products to draw domestic and foreign tourists during this year’s peak tourism season in summer.

Quang Binh prepares for peak tourism season in summer hinh anh 1Tourists explore Phong Nha Cave by boat (Photo: VNA)

Quang Binh
(VNA) – The central province of Quang Binh, which is a popular tourist
destination thanks to its rich natural landscapes with a spectacular cave system
and beautiful beaches, has prepared diverse tourism products to draw domestic
and foreign tourists during this year’s peak tourism season in summer.

Hoang Minh Thang,
Director of the Phong Nha-Ke Bang Tourism Centre, said that right from the
beginning of this year, the centre has focused on upgrading local tourism
infrastructure to ensure best experiences for visitors.

At the same time, it has worked hard to
develop and diversify tourism products and services to lure more holidaymakers.

One of the new products is a night tour to
explore 4,500m of Phong Nha Cave, along with camping and trekking tours
along streams.

Quang Binh prepares for peak tourism season in summer hinh anh 2Tourists in Phong Nha Cave (Photo: phongnhaexplorer.com)

Currently, the
provincial Department of Tourism is also coordinating with the Management Board
of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and relevant agencies to provide adventure
tours to explore the national park and local cave system.

Alongside, the centre has focused on
developing human resources for the tourism sector by coordinating with
local training facilities, while applying measures to ensure food safety, said
Thang.

Quang Binh boasts rich tourism resources
and is home to the Phong Nha -Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the world’s largest cave Son Doong.

The province also has the longest coastline in Vietnam, with beautiful beaches
and delicious seafood. It was chosen as one of the filming destinations of the
Hollywood blockbuster movie “Kong: Skull Island”.

After two years of
struggling with difficulties from the COVID-19 pandemic, the local tourism sector
has strongly recovered and developed.

This year, Quang Binh
aims to receive 3-3.5 million visitors, including 100,000 foreigners, earning
3.4-3.9 trillion VND (144.12-165.32 million USD)./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/quang-binh-prepares-for-peak-tourism-season-in-summer/250191.vnp

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Urban tourism needs proper planning for growth

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Vietnam is home to numerous urban areas with key tourism destinations. However, not all cities are able to fully tap their potential to develop tourism. In that sense, devising a proper planning scheme is needed to help them maximize their tourism advantages.

In Vietnam, the urbanisation rate has reached nearly 40%, with over 860 urban areas. Many hold large potential for tourism development.

Vung Tau city, for example, is rich in advantages such as convenient traffic locations, seaports, a large oil and gas centre, a four-season climate, and beautiful beaches.

Phu Quoc, located on the southwest coast, is considered a centre of eco-tourism, and high-class beach resorts.

In recent years, experts have warned that coastal cities are at risk of sea level rise, and unusual natural disasters due to climate change.

Therefore, cities need strengthen measures to protect coastal lands, sea mouths, and estuaries.

Experts also suggested reviewing and adjusting the planning of existing sea tourism urban areas, especially for coastal spaces./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/urban-tourism-needs-proper-planning-for-growth/250153.vnp

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Breakthroughs expected for Binh Thuan tourism with Visit Vietnam Year 2023

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The opening ceremony of the Visit Vietnam Year 2023 with the theme “Binh Thuan – Green convergence” will be held at NovaWorld Phan Thiet in Phan Thiet city in the central province of Binh Thuan on March 25 evening, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

Breakthroughs expected for Binh Thuan tourism with Visit Vietnam Year 2023 hinh anh 1Rang Beach, a popular destination in Binh Thuan province. (Photo: www.binhthuan.gov.vn)

Hanoi – The opening ceremony of the Visit Vietnam Year 2023 with the
theme “Binh Thuan – Green convergence” will be held at NovaWorld Phan Thiet in
Phan Thiet city in the central province of Binh Thuan on March 25 evening,
according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

Nearly
600 artists, actors, and actresses will perform in an artistic musical show at
the ceremony with the script written by Meritorious Artist Tran Ly Ly, Director
of the Department of Performing Arts, and writer Hoang Cong Cuong.

The
85-minute show has three parts, namely the “Convergence of earth and sky”, the
“Green Tour”, and the “Green convergence – Binh Thuan
destination of friendship”.

Breakthroughs expected for Binh Thuan tourism with Visit Vietnam Year 2023 hinh anh 2Mui Ne sand dune. (Photo: baobinhthuan.com.vn)

According
to VNAT, Visit Vietnam Year is a both a national and international cultural,
economic, social, and tourist event. It is also the biggest annual tourism
event in Vietnam, offering opportunities to attract domestic and international
tourists through the promotion of images, tangible and intangible cultural
values, natural resources, as well as the development of linkages between
localities.

Visit
Vietnam Year 2023 “Binh Thuan – Green convergence” includes more than
200 events and activities.

With 192km of coastline, Binh Thuan province is home to islands, islets, coves,
bays, and white sand beaches with clear blue water, which form famous tourist
attractions. The province has many tourism resources with many
historical-cultural relics and traditional festivals. Currently, the province
has nearly 900 accommodation establishments with over 17,000 rooms, including
45 hotels and resorts from three to five stars with nearly 5,000 rooms. The
province has 13 travel agencies, including eight international travel agencies.

Breakthroughs expected for Binh Thuan tourism with Visit Vietnam Year 2023 hinh anh 3Binh Thuan aims to attract about 6.5 million visitors, including more than 200,000 foreigners this year. (Photo: www.binhthuan.gov.vn)

Before
the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2019, Binh Thuan welcomed over 6.4 million visitors
with tourism revenue of 15.2 trillion VND (644.54 million USD). The province’s
tourism contribution to the GRDP accounted for 10-12%.

In
2022, the province welcomed over 5 million visitors, getting tourism revenue of
12.8 trillion VND. It aims to attract about 6.5 million visitors, including
more than 200,000 foreigners, this year./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/breakthroughs-expected-for-binh-thuan-tourism-with-visit-vietnam-year-2023/250160.vnp

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