Hai Phong works towards target of luring 7.5 million visitors in 2023
The northern port city of Hai Phong will strive to welcome 7.5 million visitors in 2023 by strengthening connectivity with domestic and foreign localities in developing tourism products to meet the demand from major markets.
Hai Phong(VNA) – The northern port city of Hai Phong will strive to welcome 7.5 million visitors in2023 by strengthening connectivity with domestic and foreign localities indeveloping tourism products to meet the demand from major markets.
Vu Huy Thuong, ViceDirector of the city Department of Tourism, said that in 2023, the city willfoster links with localities in the Red River Delta region and those that havehad direct air routes with Hai Phong such as Da Nang, Khanh Hoa and Phu Quoc.
The city will promotethe development of its strong tourism products such as sports and cruise tourism,while coordinating with airlines and travel firms to exploit the markets ofRepublic of Korea and Japan, and build exclusive products for thesemarkets.
Vice Chairman of thePeople’s Committee of Hai Phong Le Khac Nam said that tourism is one of the keyeconomic pillars of the city. In order to turn Do Son and Cat Ba intointernational tourism centres, the city will popularise the destinations inmajor domestic and foreign markets, while focusing on designing new, unique andattractive products and enhancing the quality of services.
Nam also pointed tothe need for the city to build a strong tourism trademark and a contingent of high-endhotels eco-tourism sites and resorts to lengthen the stays and and increase spending ofvisitors.
According to the cityDepartment of Tourism, Hai Phong currently has 576 accommodation facilitieswith 15,763 rooms, including seven five-star, 13 four-star and 21 three-starhotels.
Hai Phong, dubbed as “The City of Red Poinciana” after the flower being grown all aroundthe city and how it brilliantly blooms during summertime, has long been apopular tourist destination in the north. Do Son and Cat Ba are major touristhubs of the city.
With 367 islands, many beautiful beaches,and a diverse and rich ecosystem, Cat Ba archipelago in Cat Hai district isan attractive destination to both domestic and foreign tourists allyear round. Cat Ba welcomed 10,900 tourists during the Lunar New Year (Tet)holiday (January 20 – 26), up 72.9% year-on-year./.
Hai Phong will always accompany with and create optimal conditions for investors, vowed Nguyen Trung Kien, head of the Economic Zone Management Board of the northern port city, during a meeting with foreign-invested businesses in the city on January 31.
The northern port city of Hai Phong commenced construction on Lai Xuan Bridge, connecting it with Quang Ninh province across Da Bach River, with a ceremony on February 2.
Another batch of smuggled ivory was found at Lach Huyen international port in the northern city of Hai Phong on February 6, the second of its kind within seven days.
A business conference took place at the Japan-Hai Phong industrial park (previously called Nomura-Hai Phong) in the northern coastal city of Hai Phong on February 16.
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.
Tourists in Cat Ba (Photo: VNA) 
