The proposed merger of Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces to form a new administrative unit is a major strategic move, aimed at creating a new growth driver for the northern midland and mountainous region. With favourable natural conditions, a unique geographical location, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural diversity, the future Lao Cai – Yen Bai province is expected to become a standout destination for green tourism in Vietnam and the wider region.
Quang Nam has gradually affirmed its position as a green tourism destination in the region and globally. This success is demonstrated through ASEAN tourism awards, green tourism certification from Travelife, the recognition of the World Tourism Organisation for Tra Que vegetable village.
With joint efforts from businesses, local authorities, communities, and travellers, the road to green tourism, though not lined with roses, may be the most rewarding path forward for Vietnam’s tourism future.
Opting for sustainable tourism development is indeed not all roses. Following the trend, businesses and localities must grapple with significant pressure - ranging from awareness to concrete action and resource allocation
Under the deal, GF will initially deliver 300 VinFast EVs to First Real to jointly advance sustainable tourism, providing visitors with eco-friendly and convenient transportation options. The remainder will be handed over within this year.
The Southeast Tourism Association (STA) convened a conference on December 25 in Dong Nai province to evaluate the implementation of an agreement on regional tourism linkages and to chart the path forward for sustainable tourism development.
Several coastal and island localities have developed strategies and action plans to raise environmental awareness and promote sustainable tourism, including implementing measures to reduce plastic waste.
Vietnamese tourism sector needs to get on the environmentally-friendly bandwagon or risks losing its competitive edge over regional peers, according to Director of the Institute for Brand and Competitiveness Strategy Dr Vo Tri Thanh.
Various measures are being taken by authorities and businesses in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau to keep up with the green tourism trend to attract more travellers.
About 1,000 ban (Bauhinia variegate) flower trees were planted at relic sites such as A1 Hill, Him Lam resistance centre and De Castries Bunker at Dien Bien Phu battlefield relic complex in the northern province of Dien Bien on April 21.
The culture, sports and tourism department of Quang Nam province, in cooperation with its ancient town of Hoi An, plans to develop the tourism hub as a ‘non-smoking’ and a ‘bicycle’ destination in the ‘green’ tourism promotion campaign.
The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) Hanoi 2024, slated to take place from April 11-14 under the theme "Vietnam tourism - Green transition for sustainable development," is said to closely follow a new global trend of "Net zero tours" which promotes sustainable tourism and reduces negative impacts on the environment.
Green tourism and environmental protection are attracting a lot of attention from international tourists, and this has prompted the southeastern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau to adopt proper measures to promote green tourism.
Amid a rising trend of green and sustainable tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam is advised to design a strategy and measures to promote green tourism development and better meet tourists’ demands.
After more than two years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all tourism activities in Vietnam have returned to normal and experienced a remarkable recovery since the country's full reopening on March 15 last year, Ha Van Sieu, deputy head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), said on February 3.
As a sea tourism capital of Vietnam’s southern region, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province welcomes over 15 million tourists each year, both Vietnamese and foreign. It has been working hard in recent times to promote green tourism and turn it into a spearhead economic sector.
Closing out the National Tourism Year 2022, Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province is set to host a range of unique cultural and tourism activities.
