Hanoi (VNA) – A ceremony was held by the Vietnam Tourism Association in Hanoi on September 26 in response to the World Tourism Day (September 27).
The event featured some special performances reflecting the folk culture of Vietnam, expected to become a source for developing cultural tourism products.
Every year, the global tourism sector organises various activities on September 27 to raise public awareness of the importance of tourism to countries’ socio-economic development. This is also an occasion for inspiring tourism workers and businesses’ confidence and pride in their sector’s role.
This year, the World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) choose the theme “Tourism and Peace” for the World Tourism Day with the aim of highlighting the vital role of this sector in fostering peace and understanding among nations and cultures, and in supporting reconciliation processes.
Moreover, tourism also has clear links with peace building factors like social equality, human rights, economic equity, sustainable development, and extensive democracy with the capacity of non-violent conflict settlement. Apart from economic benefits, the biggest strength of tourism is to bring people closer together. Tourism holds the potential for contributing to peace through various ways.
In particular, UN Tourism emphasises the role of young people, noting that by investing in the youth, providing education - training opportunities, and encouraging their active engagement in tourism, the potential of young people could be capitalised on to promote social changes and peace.
In Vietnam, tourism has gained sufficient conditions to affirm its status as an important economic sector.
During the first eight months of 2024, the country welcomed 11.4 million international arrivals, rising 45.8% year on year and 1% compared to the same period of 2019. Domestic travellers numbered 89.5 million. Total tourism revenue was estimated at 586.1 trillion VND (23.8 billion USD), statistics show.
✃ With such figures, the tourism sector is likely to bounce back comprehensively and break the record set in the pre-pandemic 2019, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism./.
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Duong Ngoc Hai on September 25 expressed his hope for stronger tourism cooperation between the southern metropolis and Portugal’s Porto city whose Historic Centre was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Tourism sector in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh is taking measures to overcome consequences caused by Typhoon Yagi and ensure conditions to receive international tourists in the last months of the year - the high season of international visitors to the province.
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.
