NA leader attends opening ceremony of 2018 National Tourism Year
A grand ceremony heralded the National Tourism Year 2018 and the Carnaval Ha Long programme in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh on April 28.
Art performance at the opening ceremony (Photo: VNA)
Quang Ninh, (VNA) – A grandceremony heralded the National Tourism Year 2018 and the Carnaval Ha Longprogramme in the northern coastal provinceof Quang Ninh on April 28,with the presence of several Party, National Assembly and Government leaders.
Chairman of Quang Ninh People’s Committee Nguyen DucLong said the province is honoured to be chosen to host the National TourismYear 2018. He said 100 events will be held throughout the year, with more than50 in Quang Ninh alone, promising that the activities will bring impressive andinteresting experience for visitors.
Declaring the start of the 2018 National Tourism Yearand the Ha Long Carnival 2018, Long said the province aims to become ahigh-class tourism centre of the region and the world.
ꦦ Last year, Quang Ninh welcomedmore than 10 million tourists, 4 million of who came from other countries. Theprovince aims to attract over 12 million visitors this year, including 5million foreigners.
National Assembly ChairwomanNguyen Thi Kim Ngan stressed the role of tourism in Quang Ninh’s socio-economicdevelopment. Noting that the Politburo had issued Resoluton 08-NQ/TW onturning tourism into a spearhead economic sector, Ngan said to realize the goalsset by resolution, the National Tourism Year has been organized annually. This is an important event to promote unique tourism products of thecountry in general and the host locality in particular. She hailed Quang Ninh for thecareful and responsible preparations for the National Tourism Year 2018, andexpressed her hope that the province will be able to achieve new and sustainabledevelopment in tourism.
The Carnaval Ha Long 2018 – a banquetof music, light and art, is the first event of the 2018 National Tourism Year –Quang Ninh.
💦 After the opening night, a series of festivals will be held in 14localities of Quang Ninh.-VNA
The National Tourism Year 2018 is an opportunity for the northern province of Quang Ninh to promote its image to international friends, said Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Long.
The annual ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF 2019) is scheduled to take place in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh from January 14-19 under the theme “ASEAN: The Power of One”.
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.
Art performance at the opening ceremony (Photo: VNA) 
