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In recent years, a number of outstanding, newly developed tourism projects have boosted the appeal of both established and emerging destinations in Vietnam, drawing more international visitors, and boosting domestic tourism. Buddha Shakyamuni statue at Fansipan Legend - Photo courtesy of Sun Group Elevating the ‘roof of Indochina’ For many years, Sa Pa in Lao Cai Province had been a gateway town to the north of Vietnam—a heavenly realm of stunning mountains and lush valleys. The most intrepid of travellers came to conquer Fansipan, also known as the “Roof of Indochina”. At a height of 3,143metres, scaling the precipitous slopes of Fanispan—a national symbol of Vietnam—to reach the peak was a two-day expedition that could only to be undertaken by those in good health. But in February, 2016 that would change overnight with the opening of a three-rope cable car system that could take visitors from the centre of Sa Pa to the peak of … [Read more...] about How strategic investment is transforming Vietnam’s tourism landscape

The first Vietnam Travel & Tourism Summit will take place at the Intercontinental Landmark72 hotel in Hanoi on December 5-6 in the framework of the Vietnam Economic Forum (ViEF) 2018. Held by the board for private economic development research (IV Board under the Government’s Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform), the online newspaper VnExpress and the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board (TAB), the event is expected to draw 1,500 guests, who are managers, business operators and scholars. To enhance international cooperation and popularise local tourism, the organising board has invited leaders of renowned tourism and service groups like Australia’s Flight Centre, Virgin, Japan’s H.I.S and Singaporean Banyan Tree. The forum offers opportunities for domestic and foreign businesses to learn about Vietnam’s strategies to develop tourism, as well as the potential of and challenges facing the non-smoke industry. Various issues will be on the … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host first Vietnam Travel & Tourism Summit

Phu Quoc Island. — SunGroup photo.      From many years, Vietnam’s largest island, Phu Quoc had been a rather sleepy, low-key destination. But in the last couple of years, the island  has become one of Asia’s most talked about destinations, especially for luxury tourism. Remote destination    At the turn of the 21 century, Phu Quoc — blessed with stunning beaches and an attractive year-round climate — was an undeveloped tropical island with minimal tourism. But even then many tourism observers believed it had the potential to one day compete with the likes of Bali and Phuket. The island would develop rather slowly for the next 10 years and remained associated with simple beachside pleasures such as eating fresh seafood, snorkelling or just flopping around on an otherwise empty beach. Most visitors stayed for just two days before flying back to Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi — the island had no direct flights from … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc island, a rising star for luxury tourism in Asia

Vietnam has been honoured with four important prizes, includingAsia’s Leading Culinary Destination, at the 26th World Travel Awards (WTA).​ Vietnam's representatives receive the awards at the event (Source: https://nld.com.vn) The World Travel Awards Asia and Oceania 2019 was organised on Phu Quoc Island, apopular tourist destination off the southern Vietnamese province of KienGiang,on October 13. Thisis the third time the event has taken place in Vietnam. It was previously held in the central city of Da Nang in 2016 and Phu Quoc Island in 2017. At this year’s ceremony, Vietnam was honoured with the title of Asia’s Leading Destination for the second year in a row, together with the Asia’s Leading Cultural Destination award. Hoi An, a tourist city in the central province of Quang Nam and home to Hoi An Ancient Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was named Asia's Leading Cultural City Destination. The World Travel Awards was … [Read more...] about Vietnam named Asia’s leading culinary destination

Menacing macaques snatch bags of crisps, water bottles, cookies and crackers from uneasy tourists on Vietnam's Monkey Island, a popular attraction decried as cruel by activists calling for an end to animal tourism in Southeast Asia. Monkey Island in Nha Trang city is one of the countless animal tourism sites across Vietnam that raise the concerns of activists Tourists are encouraged to show the monkeys their empty hands if they don't want to be accosted by the aggressive macaques, who routinely steal snacks, hats, and even mobile phones from visitors, who nervously laugh and snap pictures. "They grabbed my biscuits and climbed on my body," Dinh Thi Hoa told AFP on the small island in Nha Phu bay in south-central Vietnam. "I didn't even have time to open my bag, the monkey took it from me and opened it!" she said, smiling, after a gang of macaques rifled through her rucksack. It is one of countless animal tourism sites across Vietnam where for just a few dollars … [Read more...] about Monkey business: Vietnam macaque island draws tourists — and criticism