Quang Ninh’s “Green-lane” plan to recover tourism in 2022
The Department of Tourism of Quang Ninh has completed a draft plan called “Green-lane tourism” to revive the COVID-19-stricken tourism in the northern coastal province.
An aerial view of iconic Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh. (Photo: vietnam-tourism.com)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Department of Tourism of QuangNinh has completed a draft plan called “Green-lane tourism” to revive theCOVID-19-stricken tourism in the northern coastal province.
Director of the department Pham Ngoc Thuy said it isimportant to provide tourists with information about where is safe to travelto, regarding the COVID-19 situation.
The “Green-lane tourism” will offer holidaymakers safeservices and make them feel comfortable and relaxed when experiencing tourismservices, Thuy explained, adding that joining the scheme will also be a way forbusinesses to promote their services and provide their staff with a COVID-19free working environment.
The department has tightened its set of 35 compulsory andoptional requirements for COVID-19 safety. Accordingly, the department hasrequired tourism services providers to give away face masks to tourists andcheck temperature of visitors and input suppliers. Restaurants are encouragedto install table partitions to limit direct contact among diners.
Quang Ninh Museum (Photo: baoquangninh.com.vn)
Quang Ninh has adopted new tourism stimulus policy, whichplans to slash admission charges to popular destinations, such as Ha Long Bay,Quang Ninh Museum and Yen Tu Complex of Monuments and Landscapes, by half inthe first half of 2022 to lure holidaymakers.
This weekend, the province will welcome its first group offoreign visitors, from the Republic of Korea, under Vietnam’s pilot programmefor vaccinated travellers.
Since tourism activities resumed in late September, QuangNinh has welcomed around 800,000 visitors. The province is pining high hope ontourism this year as it expects to receive some 9.5 million domestic touristsand 1.5 million foreigners./.
The central province of Thanh Hoa is making efforts to develop community-based tourism in its mountainous district of Ngoc Lac in a bid to preserve the traditional stilt houses of the local Muong ethnic people, which account for over 70 percent of the district’s population.
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has won three ASEAN tourism awards, which will be presented at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2022 in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on January 19.
Sa Pa township – a famous tourist destination in the northern province of Lao Cai welcomed 17,346 visitors during the three-day solar New Year holiday (January 1-3), according to head of the Culture-Information Office of the township Hoang Thi Vuong.
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.
An aerial view of iconic Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh. (Photo: vietnam-tourism.com)
Quang Ninh Museum (Photo: baoquangninh.com.vn)
