Hai Phong gears up to restore tourism after COVID-19 epidemic
The imminent loss of tourism revenue due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic has prompted the tourism sector in the northern port city of Hai Phong to outline plans to recover local tourism after the epidemic ends.
A corner of Cat Ba island in Hai Phong province (Photo: VNA)
Hai Phong (VNA) – The imminent loss of tourism revenue due to thecoronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic has prompted the tourism sector in thenorthern port city of Hai Phong to outline plans to recover local tourism afterthe epidemic ends.
The tourism sector will continue with tourism promotional activities, includingparticipating in a travel fair in Thai Binh province and the VietnamInternational Travel Mart Hanoi 2020, as well as signing a tourism cooperationdeal with the capital city.
Besides, it will complete a project to develop and manage Hai Phong tourismbrand by 2025 with vision until 2030, while outlining a scheme on tourismdevelopment in tandem with agriculture and new-style rural area building.
A travel guide book for Hai Phong and publications to popularise local tourismwill be also published soon.
The city currently has 502 lodging facilities with 11,806 rooms. Particularly, afive-star hotel together with luxury cruise service provided by Vingroup havecast a new look for the local tourism infrastructure.
In the first two months of the year, the city served over one million tourists,including more than 121,200 foreigners, a year-on-year decrease of 0.2 percentand 9.8 percent, respectively, under the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic.
According to head of Cat Hai district’s culture, sports and tourism bureau VuTien Lap, the number of arrivals to Cat Ba district fell significantly,particularly those from Asian nations.
During January-February, 172,500 travellers spent their holidays on Cat Baisland, equivalent to only 78.4 percent of the number recorded in the same timelast year, he said.
With a wide range of new tourism products, including the high-end Flamingo CatBa resort complex, slated to be launched soon, Cat Ba island expects to welcomemore tourists during the Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1)holidays./.
The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) said on February 25 that it has asked travel firms to stop receiving tourists from countries hit by COVID-19 in the face of new complicated development of the disease in the Republic of Korea and Japan.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has ordered continued quarantine and close monitoring of those entering Vietnam from regions hit by COVID-19 outbreak caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
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 Cat Ba island in Hai Phong province (Photo: VNA) 
