Visitors tour Hue ancient capital of Vietnam (Source: VNA)
Paris (VNA) - A Vietnam tourism promotion drive, part of the National Tourism Pro👍gramme 2015, has recently been launched in Paris, France.
Speaking at the event on November 9, Deputy Director General of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Ha Van Sieu introduced Vietnam’s efforts to lure French and European holidaymakers to Vietnam, including the recent visa exemptions for French, German, British, Spanish, Italian and Belarusian citizens starting from July 1.
According to a representative from the Vietnamese embassy in France, Vietnam served more than 213,000 French tourists last year, making France the largest European source of arrivals for the country.
During the event co-hosted by VNAT and the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, a variety of tourism products and travel routes were introduced to visitors, including ecological tours of northern mountainous villages, hydroplane tours of Ha Long Bay, adventure tours of Phong Nha – Ke Bang and floating markets in the Mekong Delta.
A Vietnam Airlines representative also announced the recent operation of the top-class Airbus A350 on Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City – Paris routes.
Secretary General of the World Most Beautiful Bays’ Club Bruno Bodard said with Ha Long, Nha Trang and Lang Co Bays among the world’s most beautiful, Vietnam is well-positioned to draw foreign tourists.
Nguyen Van Thi, Marketing Director of the La Maison de I’Indochine, expressed her wish that the visa-free stay will last three weeks instead of the current two weeks, to make it easier for tourists to discover more sites in Vietnam.
The VNAT hosted a similar tourism promotion event at the World Travel Market held in early November in London.
More activities will be launched in Spain’s Barcelona and Germany’s Frankfurt in the foreseeable future.-VNA
Golden opportunities will open up for the Mekong Delta region to promote its marine and island tourism as the 2016 National Tourism Year is scheduled to take place in the locality next year.
Over 34,000 visitors have registered for tours to popular destinations across the country so far this year under a domestic tourism promotion programme launched late last year.
Opportunities to support and speed up bilateral investment, trade and tourism between Hanoi and Moscow were featured at a promotion workshop held in Moscow on September 22.
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) is to launch a 30-second video clip popularising Vietnam’s tourism on foreign TV channels, according to VNAT General Director Nguyen Van Tuan.
Travel was made easier for domestic and foreign visitors, as 500 high-quality tours and a thousand flights are being offered at special prices during tourism promotion days in Hanoi on November 7-8.
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.
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.
Visitors tour Hue ancient capital of Vietnam (Source: VNA)
