The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) and the Hanoi Tourism Department will jointly hold a national forum on tourism in April in the capital to discuss how to draw tourists in the future.
The Golden Bridge in Sun World Ba Na Hills in Da Nang City, which is among 100 top destinations in the world selected by the Time magazine. (Photo: baotintuc.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) and theHanoi Tourism Department will jointly hold a national forum on tourism in Aprilin the capital to discuss how to draw tourists in the future.
“While waiting for the opening of doors tointernational tourists, the tourism sector this year will focus on the domesticmarket,” said VITA Vice Chairman Vu The Binh.
“The forum will gather tourism enterprises andlocalities throughout the nation to connect and discuss ways to developdomestic tourism," he added.
He said some localities have used promotions totry to win customers but in early 2021, a third of domestic travel agencies nolonger wanted to exploit international routes and 90 percent of tourismenterprises stopped or reduced their operation scale.
“The tourism sector has run out of power topromote tourism,” he said.
Binh explained that the forum will offer a chancefor participants to connect services and create new products to lure visitors.
After the forum, the annual Vietnam InternationalTravel Mart will be held between May 5 and 8.
According to the Vietnam National Administration ofTourism, demand for searching information on domestic destinations has sharplyincreased recently, especially as Vietnam basically controlled the COVID-19pandemic. Domestic travel activities have resumed in almost all provinces andcities nationwide.
Though demand for airline information fromdomestic tourists has not increased much recently according to statistics fromthe Destination Insights tool by Google, searches for short trips in nearbydestinations rose markedly in March.
Binh noted the statistics show that tourists nowprefer short trips to near places by their own vehicles and avoid publictransportation due to fear of the virus./.
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has made use of digital platforms to catch attention of travellers and promote tourism in the country.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The Golden Bridge in Sun World Ba Na Hills in Da Nang City, which is among 100 top destinations in the world selected by the Time magazine. (Photo: baotintuc.vn) 
