Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi is taking steps to speed up digitalisation in the tourism sector to meet the changing demand of tourists and increase their digital experience.
In Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), a popular tourist attraction of the capital city, an automated process from ticket purchasing and check-in to interpretation has been launched, enabling visitors to easily explore the relic site.
Nguyen Thu Hang, a visitor from the northern province of Ninh Binh, said that she and her group booked tickets for the site online, which she found very convenient and fast.
Similar process has also been applied in many other relic sites across the city, including the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Hoa Lo Prison, and Bat Trang pottery village.
The capital city has put in place a digital tourism map in different languages serving its smart tourism development. The map is being piloted in Hoan Kiem, Hoang Mai, Nam Tu Liem, Dong Anh and Thach That districts and expectedly deployed in other localities.
Since the beginning of 2023, the municipal Tourism Department has launched a database of the sector, which comprises data in various areas such as tourism resources and products, entertainment, travel firms, accommodation facilities, culture, sports and tourism events, healthcare services, and transportation, supporting localities and businesses to build their own tourism development plans.
Director of the department Dang Huong Giang said that the department has listed all the 26 relevant administrative procedures on the city online public service portal and is working to make them available on the national portal for public services. The department has proposed the city People’s Committee approve the restructuring of the procedures, and the digitalisation of all public services of the department, Giang said.
Alongside, the city has ⭕developed smart utilities to support tourism management and promotion activities, and provide better services to tourists in seeking information, along with software to collect and analyse data to evaluate the situation of agricultural and rural tourism there./.
Hanoi, home to a large number of cultural and historical sites and craft villages, is taking measures to develop experiential tourism to attract more visitors to the over-1,000-year-old capital.
To leverage the potential of the Mekong Delta region, insiders suggest localities develop robust and extensive destination promotion campaigns across digital platforms.
The 2024 Hanoi Tourism Festival will be held from April 25-28 at the city’s Thong Nhat Park, with diverse activities. The annual event aims to honour the attractive cultural and historical values of Hanoi, exploit existing advantages, step up tourism promotion activities and attract more domestic and foreign tourists to the capital city.
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.
