A boast carries visitors in a sightseeing tour of the Tra Su cajuput forest in Tinh Bien district, An Giang province. (Photo: VNA)
An Giang (VNA) – An Giangprovince is planning a number of activities to boost tourism so as to becomeone of the leading destinations in the Mekong Delta.
The province targets 8 million visitorsand 5.5 trillion VND (231.5 million USD) from tourism revenue in 2023.
To that end, the sector is set tofocus on improving service quality through developing infrastructure and humanresources and creating a safe, civilised, and hospitable tourism environment.
NguyenKhanh Hiep, Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports andTourism, said the sector will continue popularising images of An Giang’s landand people on mass media outlets and social networks. It will also promotetourism connectivity with other localities in the Mekong Delta and Ho Chi MinhCity.
An Giang will design new tours will toconnect local outstanding places of interest, diversify and increase addedvalue of products, and organise more promotion and consumptionstimulation events on the occasion of big holidays and anniversaries, he noted.
Besides, to turn tourism into a keyeconomic sector, the province will keep investing in infrastructure tomeet visitors’ demand and, especially, hold more training courses to improvethe quality of manpower in line with national and internationalstandards, according to the official.
In 2022, An Giang welcomed 7.5million tourist arrivals, up 127% year on year and equivalent to 163% of lastyear’s target. It also recorded over 4.7 trillion VND in revenue, surging 119%from a year earlier and 57% higher than the annual target./.
Vietnam has great potential to develop a toursim market segment for young travellers, heard a workshop organised by the Institution for Tourism Development Research (ITDR) under the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.
With the theme “Green convergence”, the 2023 National Tourism Year in Binh Thuan province will link tourism with sustainable development, and all efforts within the programme are aimed at attracting 6.5 million visitors this year.
The tourism sector is facing a serious staff shortage after the COVID-19 pandemic, so improving training quality to meet recovery and development demand is now an urgent need.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has proposed China resume outbound travel tours to Vietnam to improve and recover tourism between the two countries.
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 boast carries visitors in a sightseeing tour of the Tra Su cajuput forest in Tinh Bien district, An Giang province. (Photo: VNA) 
