The Hanoi Promotion Agency (HPA) is working with Japanese travel companies to welcome five groups of Japanese tourists via charter flights from February 19 to March 4.
Visitors at Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature-National University) (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi PromotionAgency (HPA) is working with Japanese travel companies to welcome five groupsof Japanese tourists via charter flights from February 19 to March 4.
Japanese vacationers will visit populardestinations in Hanoi such as Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple ofLiterature-National University), Thang Long Imperial Citadel, and Thang LongWater Puppet Theatre.
According to the HPA, Japan is one of theleading tourism markets of Hanoi. To offset the declining number of Chinesetourists, the agency will focus on other markets such as Japan, the Republic ofKorea, Europe, Australia, and North America.
The effective control of the acute respiratorydisease caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Vietnam and Hanoi inparticular is an advantage over other nations to draw international tourists,the centre said.
Vietnam aims to welcome 2 million Japanesevisitors in 2020, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism(VNAT).
Japan will be among the mostimportant tourism markets for Vietnam this year.
Over the years, the VNAT and the Japan NationalTourism Organisation have carried out promotions for various Vietnamesedestinations. The countries’ localities have also strengthened tourismcooperation, particularly between Hanoi and Tokyo.
In the past 10 years, the number of Japanesearrivals to Vietnam has recorded average growth of 8-10 percent.
In 2019 alone, nearly 500,000 Vietnamese people travelledto Japan, a year-on-year increase of 27.3 percent. Meanwhile, Vietnam receivedclose to 1 million Japanese holidaymakers, up 15.2 percent against the previousyear./.
The Hanoi Promotion Agency (HPA) will launch a tourism promotion programme in Japan and join the Tourism Expo Japan (JATA) 2019 in Osaka later this month, aiming to further exploit the nearly 127 million-strong market.
A cultural exchange night between Vietnam and Japan took place in the central coastal city of Da Nang on January 12 with the attendance of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Secretary General of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan Nikai Toshihiro.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
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.
Visitors at Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature-National University) (Photo: VNA) 
