Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province's most famous destination. (Source: calypsocruiser.com)
Quang Ninh (VNA) – A June 22 meeting on tourism development among Vietnam’s Quang Ninh province, Laos’ Luang Prabang province and Thailand’s Udon Thani province resulted in the signing of their third cooperation agreement for 2016-2017.
The three provinces have joined hands since 2006 to deploy a so-called World Heritage Triangle project with the aim of promoting their UNESCO-recognised heritage sites as One destination.
At the meeting, held for the third time in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, Vice Chairwoman of the host province’s People’s Committee Vu Thi Thu Thuy said the meeting provides an occasion for the provinces to share effective, sustainable and responsible tourism models, create cross-border package tours to increase the flow of tourists at the heritage triangle of Ha Long Bay– Luang Prabang – Ban Chiang.
Tourism education and training is another focus of cooperation in the new agreement, as are the participation of their tourism businesses in fairs, exhibitions, festivals, culture, sports events and Famtrip programmes.
Udon Thani province will design a joint logo for the Heritage Triangle, while tourism associations and television stations of the three provinces will cooperate in joint tourism promotion activities.
Vice Governor of Luang Prabang province Kanman Chanhthalangsy said he hopes the tourism cooperation will boost income and improve life of locals.
According to Vice Governor of Udon Thani Suchai Butsara, the signing of the tourism cooperation deal among the three provinces would help tap the potential of the world heritage triangle.
In 2015, the numbers of visitors to the three provinces all increased. Quang Ninh welcomed 7.7 million tourists, including 2.6 million international visitors. The numbers for Luang Prabang was 600,000 and 400,000, respectively, and for Udon Thani, 3.2 million and 140,000.
💖 Nearly 6 million tourists arrived in Quang Ninh in the first six months of this year with 1.9 million being international tourists.-VNA
The northern province of Quang Ninh will focus on developing tourism as a key economic sector, creating a driving force for the locality’s rapid and substantial socio-economic growth.
Authorities of the northern province of Quang Ninh have been requested to better ensure tourists’ safety and quality of services, a move following several accidents and mismanaged services there.
The Argentina’s Resumen Latinoamericano newspaper on June 12 published an article written by Professor Guillermo Perez Cena from the Siglo 21 Business University on the beauty of Vietnam ’s landscape.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature held a programme for volunteers to clean up some “polluted” islands in Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh on June 14.
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.
Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province's most famous destination. (Source: calypsocruiser.com)
