CNN continues promoting Hanoi’s images during 2019-2023
US Cable News Network (CNN) will continue to introduce Hanoi’s beauty to international audiences as part of the city’s tourism promotion campaign in the 2019-2023 period, the municipal Department of Tourism announced on January 18.
Tourists visit Temple of Literature in Hanoi (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – US Cable News Network (CNN) will continue to introduceHanoi’s beauty to international audiences as part of the city’s tourismpromotion campaign in the 2019-2023 period, the municipal Department of Tourismannounced on January 18.
Accordingly,this year, CNN will focus on exploring Hanoi’s culture, heritage and people,reflecting Vietnam’s beautiful landscapes and diversified cultural aspects.
In 2020, Hanoiwill be promoted as a new tourist destination, especially with the Formula Oneracing, while in 2021, the capital city will be introduced as the host of the31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games - a biennial multi-sport eventinvolving participants from 11 regional countries.
In 2022, Hanoiwill be seen in an aspect of technology, a destination of Vietnam and the worldand in 2023 the world’s future gateway.
Last year, CNNbroadcast three 30-second promotion clips focusing on Hanoi, namely “Hanoi –Heart of Vietnam”, “Hanoi – Cradle of Heritage” and “Hanoi – History, Cultureand People”, along with a special programme titled “Destination Hanoi”.
The video clipshave received positive feedback from audiences, tourists, international andlocal media, receiving the best marketing campaign award of the TourismPromotion Organization for Asian – Pacific Cities (TPO) Forum.
In the year,Hanoi made it to US-based Time magazine’s list of “best destinations for everytype of traveller” and in top 10 Asia – Pacific ranking of overnight businesstrip destinations by MasterCard.
The city wasnominated by the World Travel Awards as one of the 17 candidates for a prize ofthe world’s leading city destination 2018. It was also ranked 12th among the 25best global destinations in 2018 selected by TripAdvisor readers.
Hanoi welcomed5.74 million foreign visitors in 2018, up 16 percent against 2017, among 26 milliontourists spending time in the city. It is striving to serve nearly 29 milliontourists, including over 7 foreigners, this year, or year-on-year rises of 10percent and 17 percent.-VNA
The Hanoi Department of Tourism has debuted a new bilingual portal where tourists can find all the information they need for a trip to the Vietnamese capital.
The image recognition of Hanoi among the global audience of the US’s Cable News Network (CNN) has improved, especially on social networks, according to CNN Senior Vice President for Asia-Pacific Sunita Rajan.
The total number of visitors to Hanoi is estimated to hit 26.04 million this year, up 9.3 percent from 2017, as released at a regular press conference of the municipal Party Committee on December 11.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
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.
Tourists visit Temple of Literature in Hanoi (Source: VNA) 
