On November 18 in Ninh Binh, VNAT and SECO hosted the International Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development in the Greater Mekong Subregion. Over 100 delegates discussed collaborative strategies for sustainable tourism amidst climate challenges. Vietnam showcased its tourism growth and leadership, advocating for a unified approach aligning with the 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy.
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HorecFex Vietnam 2025: Connecting innovation and shaping the future of Vietnam’s hospitality & tourism Industry
In just a few hours, HorecFex Vietnam 2025 will officially open at the Ariyana Convention Centre Danang on August 26-27, 2025. Recognized as one of the year’s largest gatherings for hospitality, tourism, and technology sectors, the event offers a comprehensive program of exhibitions, professional forums, and business networking opportunities
Vietnam’s effort in welcoming 25 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2025
On 13th June 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed Decision 509/QD-TTg, approving the Master Plan of Tourism system for 2021-2030, with a vision toward 2045. By 2025, the Plan aims to establish Vietnam as a globally recognized and desirable tourist destination with a strong capacity for development within the tourism sector. Specifically,Continue reading “Vietnam’s effort in welcoming 25 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2025”
Bac Giang–Making Cultural and Spiritual Tourism a Highlight
With unique cultural sites like Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, Yen The Insurrection, Bo Da Pagoda, Tho HA Ancient Village, and Tay Yen Tu, Bac Giang’s spiritual tourism has attracted many domestic and international visitors. Recognizing cultural-spiritual tourism as a key development area, Bac Giang is investing in infrastructure, restoration, and preservation of heritage sites to makeContinue reading “Bac Giang–Making Cultural and Spiritual Tourism a Highlight”
Strengthen connections and promote tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Western Australia
In Perth, Australia, VNAT’s Chairman, Mr. Nguyen Trung Khanh, met with Western Australian tourism representatives, emphasizing Perth’s tourism potential and proposing collaborative efforts to create appealing travel products for Vietnamese visitors. Additionally, bilateral discussions with education and airport entities aimed to strengthen cooperation and promote Vietnamese tourism in Australia.
Opening of the Vietnam – China International Trade and Tourism Fair
With the theme “Friendly cooperation, links for development”, the 15th Vietnam – China International Trade and Tourism Fair officially kicked off on 30 November 2023 in the border city of Mong Cai, Quang Ninh Province.
November’s Tourism Surge: Vietnam’s Tourism Skyrockets with Korean Visitors
Vietnam served over 1.23 million international tourists in November, up 11% month-on-month, the record monthly number in 2023, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT). Over a quarter of these arrivals are from the Republic of Korea, driving a fresh demand for Korean-speaking personnel in popular destinations catering to Korean travelers.
Vietnam tourism in the first half of 2021
According to UNWTO, international arrivals dropped by 83% in the period January – March 2021 compared to 2020. UNWTO has had reduce its forward of international arrivals for growth scenario in 2021. The General Statistics Office of Viet Nam informed that the number of international arrivals to Viet Nam in first half of 2021 decreased 97.6% over the same period of 2020. Vietnam tourism has made effort to realize the dual goal of drastically responding to the Covid-19 pandemic in the line with resume tourism industry.
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