Hai Phong (VNA) – Hai Phong city is ramping up efforts to showcase its tourism poten🦩tial to international markets, with a particular focus on North America.
Tran Thi Hoang Mai, Director of the municpal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said that in 2025, the northern port city will continue promoting its image and renowned tourist destinations through international media channels, including advertising the Cat Ba World Natural Heritage Site on US-based multinational news channel CNN.
A Hollywood film crew from the US has chosen Cat Ba as a location for their upcoming film project, following discussions with Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on March 10. Cat Ba has also emerged as the most-searched destination in Vietnam on Agoda during the first two months of 2025, indicating the archipelago's rising popularity among international tourists.
In addition, Do Son remains one of Hai Phong’s standout tourist destinations, drawing approximately one-third of the city’s total visitors each year. The coastal district aims to welcome over 4.5 million tourists this year, with key attractions including beach resorts and spiritual tourism sites.
The city targets over 10 million visitors in 2025, including more than 1 million international arrivals. In the first two months of the year, it welcomed over 1.1 million tourists, of whom 150,000 were foreigners.
To capitalise on its tourism potential, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has assigned specific tasks to its specialised units and plans to consult experts and businesses for innovative tourism development strategies.
Hai Phong offers a variety of tourist accommodations, with hotels, villas, apartments, guesthouses and cruise ships. It has around 600 restaurants serving international cuisines from various countries like Italy, France, the US, Japan, and the Republic of Korea./.
A stunning 30-second promotional video showcasing the world heritage site of Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba archipelago is now being broadcast across Asia on the CNN television network.
The Global Geoparks Network (GGN) honoured Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago as one of the 100 world geological heritage sites for the second time at a ceremony to mark its 20th anniversary in the northern province of Cao Bang on September 11.
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.
