Hai Phong renovates tourism products to lure visitors
Hai Phong city is focusing on developing new tourism products and enhancing the quality of services to provide best experience to visitors during the upcoming peak tourism season.
Cat Ba archipelago is one of the local major tourist destinations of Hai Phong (Photo: VNA)
Hai Phong(VNA) – Hai Phong city is focusing on developing newtourism products and enhancing the quality of services to provide bestexperience to visitors during the upcoming peak tourism season.
This year, the northern port city launched the Cat Ba Tourism Year one month earlier than normal, aiming tointroduce tourists with the unique tourism products of the Cat Ba archipelago, oneof the local major tourist destinations.
Bui Tuan Manh,Chairman of the People’s Committee of Cat Hai district, said that Cat Ba was recognisedby the UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserves in 2004. Ithas become a national special relic site for its beautiful landscapes. Lan HaBay in Cat Ba has also been listed among best bays in the world.
In the first quarter of this year, Hai Phong served over 1.38 million visitors, up 17.86% year on year (Photo: VNA)
Recently, Cat Ba washonoured for the first time as one of 10 friendliest urban areas in Vietnam in2023 by travel platform booking.com. This is the highlight to attract domesticand international tourists to Hai Phong, said Manh.
Along with a number ofhigh-end accommodation facilities, Cat Ba has offered many new tourismproducts, including cruise ship tours. In the first three months of 2023, about 75,332 out of atotal of 190,400 visitors to Cat Ba spent their nights on the bay. The numberof tourists choosing cruise tours in Cat Ba is expected to continue increasing.
Vu Huy Thuong, ViceDirector of the Hai Phong Tourism Department, said that maritime tourism isdefined as a strength of Hai Phong, with major destinations of Sam Son and CatBa. The city is developing sport tourism such as golf, bike racing,marathon running connecting with cruise products.
He said that thecity also aims to develop themed tourism basing on its strengths, potentialand distinctiveness, forming a network of diverse and complementary products.
Data from the HaiPhong Statistics Office said that in the first quarter of this year, the cityserved over 1.38 million visitors, up 17.86% year on year, including 226,700foreigners, 6 times higher than that in the same period last year./.
Bach Long Vy, Vietnam’s most remote island in the Gulf of Tonkin, about 110km from the northern port city of Hai Phong's mainland, has been given a facelift following its 30 years of development.
The northern port city of Hai Phong continued ranking among the top localities in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first quarter of 2023.
A golden tourism route connecting six destinations of Vietnam and China was launched on March 28, expected to help the two countries enhance cross-border tourism links.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang hosted a reception for Kim Myoung-kyu, Vice President of LG Display Co Ltd, a subsidiary of LG Group of the Republic of Korea (RoK), on March 31 in Hanoi.
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.
Cat Ba archipelago is one of the local major tourist destinations of Hai Phong (Photo: VNA) 
In the first quarter of this year, Hai Phong served over 1.38 million visitors, up 17.86% year on year (Photo: VNA) 
