Category Archives: Sustainability

Why Ta Gia Bay Is One to Watch in Vietnam’s Nature Tourism

Where Limestone Meets Water in Lai Chau Tucked away in Lai Chau Province, Ta Gia Bay is quietly emerging as a compelling destination for nature based tourism. Defined by limestone mountains rising directly from clear reservoir waters, the area offers a rare combination of geology, landscape, and cultural depth that remains largely untouched. A LandscapeContinue reading “Why Ta Gia Bay Is One to Watch in Vietnam’s Nature Tourism”

Da Nang’s Cyclo Drivers Learn Korean to Welcome the City’s Biggest Visitor Group

Da Nang is enhancing its tourism services due to a surge in South Korean visitors. The city is training cyclo drivers in Korean to improve communication and guest experiences. Additionally, GPS-based audio guides have been introduced. These changes reflect a strategic shift in Vietnam’s tourism, focusing on cultural connection and quality service.

Phu Tho works to turn Mien Doi terraced fields into highlight on Vietnam’s tourism map

The Mien Doi terraced fields in Phu Tho Province are undergoing development to enhance tourism and preserve local culture. The recent Mien Doi Terraced Field Festival celebrated Muong heritage while promoting eco-tourism. Emphasis on sustainable practices and community-based tourism aims to economically benefit the local residents and elevate the region’s attractiveness. The Mien Doi terracedContinue reading “Phu Tho works to turn Mien Doi terraced fields into highlight on Vietnam’s tourism map”

Sustainable Tourism Growth in Northern Vietnam’s Highlands

Thanks to the efforts of local communities and more structured investment flows, tourism is emerging as a new growth engine for remote and mountainous areas, where indigenous culture and authentic experiences have become the region’s defining assets. Investment revitalises mountain tourism After a subdued period in 2024 due to natural disasters, tourism in many uplandContinue reading “Sustainable Tourism Growth in Northern Vietnam’s Highlands”

Tuyen Quang: The Rise of Vietnam’s Green Tourism

Tuyen Quang is emerging as a leading destination for green tourism, integrating economic growth with cultural preservation and environmental protection. Blessed with majestic landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and the cultural heritage of 22 ethnic groups, the province aims to position itself as a friendly, safe, and sustainable destination in Vietnam’s northern midlands and mountainous region. The province hasContinue reading “Tuyen Quang: The Rise of Vietnam’s Green Tourism”

Discover Lai Chau: Vietnam’s Hidden Gem Through Hanoi’s Tourism Initiatives

Hanoi is enhancing tourism collaboration with Lai Chau Province to attract international visitors to Vietnam’s northwestern region. A recent famtrip highlighted Lai Chau’s natural beauty and cultural heritage through visits to key attractions. The initiative aims to develop diverse tour products, boosting tourism revenue and showcasing the province’s unique landscapes and ethnic diversity.

Accor joins global sustainability network, the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Accor, a world leading hospitality group with more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries, today joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, a global organization that brings together engaged hospitality companies and uses the industry’s collective power to address and tackle key challenges affecting the planet and its people.

An introduction to sustainable travel in Vietnam

Tourism is a great asset. It creates jobs and income, broadens perspectives on other cultures, and benefits economies, including ethnic minorities and small businesses. It all sounds swell, doesn’t it? But if that’s true, where do the calls for responsible travel or sustainable tourism come from? And what do these terms mean? Read on for a simple introduction to what it means to travel sustainably and how to get started.