Culinary tourism to become national strategic product
Vietnam has planned to develop culinary tourism into a national strategic product, contributing to improving the competitiveness and brand of Vietnam's tourism.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has planned to develop culinarytourism into a national strategic product, contributing to improving the competitivenessand brand of Vietnam's tourism.
Vietnamese food has proven attractive, being loved and honoured by internationaltourists.
The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) mentioned strategic cooperation topromote tourism, cuisine and culture of Vietnam to the world through theproject "embellishing myriad raw materials and cookingmillions of Vietnamese dishes”, which aims to honour diverse cuisine andculture values of the country.
The project focuses on applying information technology so that localities canput typical culinary products on the same national register, thereby building adigital map of Vietnamese cuisine, and local culinary communities in provinces and cities across thecountry.
The new policy on visas, and entry and exit will officially take effect from August 15. (Photo: VNA)
The International Food Festival - Quang Nam 2023 isscheduled to take place from August 31 – September 3 in the central province ofQuang Nam. The event is expected to contribute to honouring, preserving,promoting and effectively exploiting the cultural value, cuisine and tourism.
Theevent will feature 26 traditional dishes of Quang Nam. The organisation boardwill announce a decision to include the handmade Quang noodle-making industry onthe list of national intangible culture heritage.
Manylocalities across the country are actively organising attractive tourismactivities to attract domestic and foreign tourists during the summer.
The first Ho Chi Minh City river festival, the Hue Festival 2023 – Autumn Festival willbe held in August with a wide range of activities to lure both local and foreign visitors.
Guidelines and policies on tourism have been popularised onthe websites //vietnamtourism.gov.vn, //vietnam.travel and social networking sites of VNAT, highlighting that the new policy on visas,and entry and exit will officially take effect from August 15.
Experts said that the new policy will help improve the competitivenessof Vietnam’s tourism in attracting foreign tourism arrivals in the coming time./.
The Vietnam Food Travel Map project, the first of its kind and developed by culinary artisans and experts, was unveiled during a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on April 1.
The Vietnam Culinary and Cultural Association (VCCA) in collaboration with the Restaurant Association of Vietnam held an online press conference introducing the ASIA Food and Beverage Summit (AFBS).
Chief coordinator of the Swiss Tourism for Sustainable Development Project (ST4SD) Ken Wood had a working session with officials of Quang Nam province on May 25 to promote the implemetation of green and sustainable tourism programmes and projects in the central locality.
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.
Foreign tourists enjoy Vietnamese food (Photo: vneconomy.vn) 
The new policy on visas, and entry and exit will officially take effect from August 15. (Photo: VNA) 
