Vietnam’s culture, tourist sites introduced at Brussels Holiday Fair
Several Vietnamese companies are introducing Vietnam’s cultural features, natural landscapes and cuisine to visitors at the 60th Brussels Holiday Fair held in Belgium’s capital city from February 1-4.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Vuong Thua Phong (R) visits a Vietnamese booth at Brussels Holiday Fair (Source: VNA)
Brussels (VNA) – Several Vietnamese companies are introducingVietnam’s cultural features, natural landscapes and cuisine to visitors at the60th Brussels Holiday Fair which is being held in Belgium’s capital city fromFebruary 1-4.
They include the Tam nhin Vien A (Visasie) Travel Company,Mai Viet Travel Company and Gvietnamtravels Company.
Also at the event, representatives from Vietnam Airlines,the national flag carrier, are providing visitors with information about itsinbound and outbound flights, especially air routes from Belgium and otherEuropean nations to Vietnam.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Vuong Thua Phong took theoccasion to promote the image of Vietnamese land and people to Belgian andinternational partners.
Nguyen Thi Dung Hanh from the Gvietnamtravels Company saidthat this time her company offers tours designed to fit requirements of eachgroup of consumers, and satisfy all demands from visa application to flightticket purchase.
According to her, Belgium is a promising market forVietnamese travel agencies.
At the event, several Belgian companies also introduce theirattractive tours to Vietnam.
Vietnam welcomed nearly 13 million international tourists in2017, up 29.1 percent compared with the previous year, of which 1.9 milliontourists come from Europe, including over 29,000 Belgians.-VNA
Vietnam has emerged as one of the leading attractive destinations in Asia for international cruise ships with the arrival of more than 400 ships in 2017.
New tours highlighting the remarkable museums, theatres and relics in the capital will be launched by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).
As many as 200 representatives of nearly 80 travel firms of Vietnam and Japan gathered for a meeting held by the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) in Ho Chi Minh on January 25.
The Republic of Korea's tourism promotion agency will push forward efforts to stabilise and diversify the country's inbound tourism market this year, as part of its broader aims to achieve qualitative growth.
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Vuong Thua Phong (R) visits a Vietnamese booth at Brussels Holiday Fair (Source: VNA) 
