HCM City (VNA) – A conference to promote tourism inthe northern province of Ha Giang took place in Ho Chi Minh City on July 21.
Speaking at the event, Director General of the VietnamNational Administration of Tourism Nguyen Van Tuan said tourists to Ha Giangcould enjoy pristine and impressive natural landscapes, and the special cultureof the northwestern plateau. It is also home to unique heritages of the nationand the world.
In order to develop local tourism, he urged joint efforts ofthe provincial authorities and tour operators at home and abroad.
Nguyen Van Son, Chairman of the provincial People’sCommittee, said tourist arrivals in the province grow nearly 32.5 percent onaverage each year.
He called on domestic and foreign investors to engage intourism projects in the province and committed all possible support to them.
Tran The Dung, Director of a Ho Chi Minh City-based travelagency, said the province should further tap existing adventure tours at Tu Sanmountain, and tour route of Gam river, Bac Me and Hoang Su Phi terraced field.
He suggested extending road from the National Highway 4C toLung Khuy village which is home to a pristine stone cave with strange-lookingshapes.
Statistics from the provincial Department of Culture, Sportsand Tourism showed that nearly 470,000 people visited Ha Giang in the firsthalf, 85,000 of them were foreigners. The total revenue surpassed 417.8 billionVND ( USD) in the period, up 11.2 percent annually.
The province now has two outbound travel agencies and fiveothers specialised in domestic tours.
On the occasion, the tourism associations of Hanoi, HaGiang, Ho Chi Minh City and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, inbound and outbound travel agentssigned an agreement to promote local tourism.-VNA
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Ha Giang provincial People's Committee has recently approved the master plan for tourism development in the province to 2020 and orientation towards 2030, the Vietnam Business Forum Magazine (VBF) reported.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Terraced field in Ha Giang (Source: VNA) 
