Tuoi Tre (Youth) Newspaper on July 18 coordinated with the Department of Tourism of south central Khanh Hoa province to organise a forum in Nha Trang to promote tourism in the coastal resort city, which is well known for its beautiful beaches, diving sites and offshore islands.
KhanhHoa (VNA) – Tuoi Tre (Youth) Newspaper on July 18 coordinated with theDepartment of Tourism of south central Khanh Hoa province to organise a forum in Nha Trang to promotetourism in the coastal resort city, which is well known for its beautifulbeaches, diving sites and offshore islands.
Morethan 150 guests from tourism departments in the south central provinces andtravel businesses were brought together at the event as part of the “ImpressiveVietnam” programme launched by Tuoi Tre Newspaper.
Theprogramme is in response to “Vietnamese people travel to Vietnamesedestinations”, a government-back nationwide campaign meant to encourageVietnamese citizens to travel domestically in order to support local businesseswhich have been seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
NguyenThi Thanh Huong, Deputy General Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism,said after successfully curbing the COVID-19 pandemic at home, Vietnam has entered a newperiod with the dual targets of reviving the economy and ensuring the publicheath.
Thetourism sector has adopted a number of incentives to recover the market,primarily domestic tourism, she added.
ViceChairman of the Khanh Hoa People’s Committee Le Huu Hoang said all touristsites in the province have been re-opened to visitors.
In June, the province welcomed more than 40,000 visitors, up over 80 percentagainst the previous month.
With a coastline of more than380km and numerous bays, lagoons, islandsand golden sandy beaches, Khanh Hoa has a lot of potential to develop sea-basedtourism. The province is home to three bays, namely Van Phong, NhaTrang and Cam Ranh. The Star, a leading Malaysian newspaper, has described NhaTrang as the “underrated pearl” of Vietnam. Stretching over 6km of powdery white sand, thecrescent-shaped Nha Trang Beach overlooks one of the most beautiful bays in theworld – Nha Trang Bay – and is easily accessible by foot from the bustlingheart of the city, it said.
Last year, more than 143,000 visitors flocked to the biennial Nha Trang-KhanhHo🃏a Sea Festival./.
Authorities in the south central province of Khanh Hoa have stepped up efforts to promote new tourism markets to mitigate the fallout of the Covid-19 epidemic.
A total of 74 firms will take part in a tourism stimulus programme in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa, offering deals with discounts of up to 50 percent, Director of the provincial Department of Tourism Tran Viet Trung told a press conference on May 22.
In face of the complicated developments of the acute respiratory disease (COVID-19) caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that disrupt the people’s life, the whole of Vietnam’s tourism sector has been taking an active part in the pandemic fight.
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 corner of Nha Trang city (Source: VNA) 
