Hanoi (VNA) ♒- With beautiful beaches and historical relic sites, Vietnam has become attractive to international tourists, including those from Ukraine .
The country is also home to numerous world-recognised attractions as well as rich culture and hospitable people, Vietnamese Ambassador to Ukraine Nguyen Minh Tri was speaking at a workshop in Kiev on October 28.
More than 150 travel companies from the two countries got engaged in the event, which aims to increase the number of Ukrainian tourists to Vietnam and develop the bilateral tourism cooperation.
Tri said the Vietnamese Embassy in Ukraine has closely partnered with tourism businesses to facilitate the traveling of Ukrainian people to Vietnam.
A representative from the Victoria Tour, a prestigious travel company in Vietnam that reaps a lot of success in the Commonwealth of Independent States (SNG) and East Europe, introduced popular destinations in Vietnam as well as tours and services in the Southeast Asian country.-VNA
Vietnam and Ukraine have agreed to boost cooperation in energy, machinery production, aviation and the transfer of technology between the two countries in the time to come.
Ukraine is willing to further boost its ties with Vietnam in a deeper and more effective manner, especially in the spheres of business, trade and investment, information technology, education and cultural exchange.
President of Ukraine Petro Proshenco has affirmed that the image of Vietnam is always in the heart of Ukrainian people while meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to the country Nguyen Minh Tri in Kiev recently.
Ukraine-based Vietnamese enterprises should stay united and take new moves to adapt to the situation in their crisis-hit host country, a Vietnamese diplomat said.
The Vietnam-Ukraine Friendship Association (VUFA) and the Ukrainian Embassy in Vietnam jointly held a ceremony in Hanoi on January 23 to mark the 23rd anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (January 1, 1992) and 20 years of the association (January 12,1995).
The number of visitors increased by 4.1% compared to the same period last year, while total tourism revenue surged by 48.8%, or nearly 88% of the year’s target.
“There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises as this train rattles through historic cities and swooshes beside spectacular coastlines,” according to Lonely Planet.
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.
Ky Co beach in Vietnam (Photo: VNA)
