A tourist in Phuoc Nguyen Homestay (Source: angiang)
An Giang (VNA) - The Mekong Delta province of An Giang has doubled efforts to develop green and sustainable tourism.
Since early this year, the locality has boosted cooperation in tourism in the Southwestern key economic zone, including Can Tho City, Soc Trang, Bac Lieu, Ca Mau, and Kien Giang provinces.
It has also offered more tourism packages within the Mekong Delta region.
The province has also connected with Cambodian localities, namely PhnomPenh, Shihanouk Ville and Takeo and Kandal provinces to boost tourism across the border gates of Tinh Bien in Tinh Bien district and Vinh Xuong in Tan Chau town.
Service quality and environmental protection have also been improved, while training courses on food safety have been held for nearly 1,000 service providers.
An Giang has 82 special national, national and provincial heritages, including Ba Chua Xu Nui Xam Temple in Chau Doc district, Nui Cam (mountain), Tra Su Cajuput Forest in Tinh Bien district, and the Oc Eo Culure relic site in Thoai Son district.
According to Pham The Trieu, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, multiple new products have been developed to attract tourists to the locality.
The provincial People’s Committee has approved a programme to promote sustainable tourism from 2016-2020, with a focus on applying information technology in advertising tourist products.
The programme will focus on improving service quality to enhance competitiveness.
Priority will also be given to ensuring sustainable use of natural resources in de𒉰veloping tourism.
Over the past seven months, An Giang has lured 6 million foreign and domestic tourists and earned 1,290 billion VND (58 million USD).-VNA
Phu Quoc Island and the Mekong Delta feature heavily in the promotional activites for National Tourism Year 2016, which officially kicked off on April 10 under the theme “Discover the Southern Land”.
Mckinsey & Company Vietnam, a subsidiary of the US McKinsey group, has agreed to design a plan for tourism development in the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark in the mountainous province of Ha Giang.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
A tourist in Phuoc Nguyen Homestay (Source: angiang)
