National Tourism Year offers opportunities for Mekong Delta region
Golden opportunities will open up for the Mekong Delta region to promote its marine and island tourism as the 2016 National Tourism Year is scheduled to take place in the locality next year.
Golden opportunities will open up for the Mekong Delta region to promote its marine and island tourism as the 2016 National Tourism Year themed “Exploring the Southern Land” is scheduled to take place in the locality next year.
The region has outstanding landscapes to further tourism development. However, only Tien Giang, Vinh Long, Can Tho, Kien Giang and its Phu Quoc Island have become popular destinations for travellers.
In 2014, the region welcomed over 22.4 million vacationers with 1.83 million foreigners and earned 6.36 trillion VND (296.2 million USD) from the tourism sector. However, the number of foreign tourists to the Mekong Delta is only half that of Ho Chi Minh City .
In a bid to tap tourism potential, stimulate the economy and welcome the National Tourism Year, Kien Giang province has accelerated the completion of several infrastructure projects such as Tran Quang Khai Avenue and Park along Ton Duc Thang Street while upgrading a green tree plantation project and traffic signal light system.
It also plans to push eco-tourism forwards with historic and cultural relic sites and craft village tourism. New tours will become available, such as those to U Minh Thuong and Ba Lua Island, Singapore-Phu Quoc and Russia-Phu Quoc tours. The province is also championing the tourism programme “Three countries, one destination” with Cambodia and Thailand.
As the National Tourism Year brings huge advantages to the host locality, Kien Giang needs to promote its image through meticulous preparation of both contents and human resources. Director General of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Nguyen Van Tuan asked Mekong Delta provinces to speed up tourism product development, foster regional links and enhance tourism promotion in both domestic and foreign markets.
Meanwhile, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh said that compreh𝔉ensive coordination among localities in the region has a staple role in creating an effective National Tourism Year.-VNA
Vietnam’s National Tourism Year 2015 will take the theme of “Connecting world heritage” with a series of activities taking place in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa, the designated main venue, local officials announced in Hanoi on December 9.
The logo for the 2015 National Tourism Year is a circle formed by eight traditional conical hats representing Vietnamese natural and cultural heritage recognised by the UNESCO with the image of the Ho Dynasty Citadel in Thanh Hoa province at the centre, the provincial People’s Committee and Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on December 30.
The central province of Thanh Hoa is focusing all resources on preparing for the 2015 National Tourism Year, scheduled to be launched in March with the theme “Connecting World Heritage”.
Vietnam’s National Tourism Year 2015 themed “Connecting world heritage” will be launched in the central province of Thanh Hoa on April 3, the provincial People’s Committee announced at the March 12 press conference.
The central province of Thanh Hoa is actively completing its final preparations for the 2015 National Tourism Year themed “Connecting World Heritages”, which will commence in Thanh Hoa city on April 3.
Nearly 300 artists from northern central provinces and central Quang Nam and Binh Phuoc provinces participated in a traditional performance on April 4 in response to the National Tourism Year 2015 held in the central province of Thanh Hoa.
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.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
