Quang Ninh hosts 15 millionth foreign tourist to Vietnam
James Kopenec, an US citizen, has become the 15 millionth foreign tourist visiting Vietnam, as he arrived in Ha Long City, the northern province of Quang Ninh, on December 19.
James Kopenec (centre), an US citizen, has become the 15 millionth foreign tourist visiting Vietnam (Photo: vnexpress)
Quang Ninh (VNA) – James Kopenec, an US citizen, has become the 15 millionthforeign tourist visiting Vietnam, as he arrived in Ha Long City, the northernprovince of Quang Ninh, on December 19.
UponKopenec’s arrival at the Ha Long international port, a special welcome ceremonywas held for him and the other two lucky guests, who came out of the cruisebefore and after him – Annita De Vriesere from Belgium and Masahiko Nagaishifrom Japan, respectively.
The three, visitingworld heritage site Ha Long Bay, are on board a cruise trip, which travelsthrough Singapore, Thailand’s Laem Chabang port city, Vietnam’s Phu My, ChanMay and Ha Long, and Hong Kong.
Minister ofthe Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien stated the event lays thebasis for the tourism sector’s bid to become a spearheaded economic sector.
Recently,Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a decision to establish astate-owned tourism development fund, following his approval of a project torestructure local tourism to turn it into a spearhead economic sector and makeVietnam one of the nations with the most developed tourism sector in SoutheastAsia.
The projectsets a target of 45 billion USD in tourism revenue by 2025. The sector isexpected to serve 32 million foreign tourists and more than 130 milliondomestic visitors, contribute more than 10 percent to GDP and create 6 millionjobs.
Quang Ninh has recorded a surging tourism growth rate.
It hosted 10.7 million tourists in the first ten months of this year, rising by25 percent from the same period last year.-VNA
Vietnam expects to welcome its 15 millionth foreign visitor of 2018 in Ha Long City, the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, in late November or early December.
Contracts worth 2 billion USD are expected to be signed between Vietnamese and international partners during the first Vietnam Travel & Tourism Summit.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 6 received international investors in the field of tourism who are in Hanoi to attend the Vietnam Tourism Forum 2018.
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.
James Kopenec (centre), an US citizen, has become the 15 millionth foreign tourist visiting Vietnam (Photo: vnexpress) 
