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Tourists experience the 5-star service at Wyndham Thanh Thuy Mineral Hot Spring Resort in Thanh Thuy district. (Photo: wyndhamthanhthuyresort.net) Phu Tho (VNA) – Boasting hot springs and unique historical and cultural relics , Thanh Thuy district in the northern midland province of Phu Tho is striving to turn tourism into one of its spearhead economic sectors, raising income for local residents. The district has poured capital into upgrading roads that link local key tourism sites with inter-provincial routes to facilitate traveling and attract investment into tourism projects. Thanh Thuy has lured more than 7 trillion VND (286 million USD) into the tourism sector since 2020. Thus, the infrastructure system serving tourism has been gradually improved. High-quality tourism products are being developed, along with building brands for the district’s tourism products. Vuon Vua Resort & Villas, a popular destination in Thanh Thuy district (Photo: … [Read more...] about District in Phu Tho province taps into hot springs to boost tourism

The festival will feature a series of captivating activities such as a water procession ceremony to pray for national peace and mild weather, at Truc Lam - Ban Gioc Pagoda, a photo exhibition, and a food fair, among others. Folk games and artistic performances are expected to dazzle visitors, especially a “then” singing performance by local Tay ethnic minority people. Visitors will also be able to take part in chestnut picking at gardens in Chi Vien and Dam Thuy communes in Trung Khanh district. Earlier, the northern mountainous province has announced its plan to launch the pilot operation for one year of tours at Ban Gioc – Detian waterfalls on the Vietnam - China border. The piloted tour is expected to become an eco-friendly cross-border tourism model, helping Cao Bang capitalise on its tourism strengths to develop its socio-economy, while promoting friendship exchanges and mutual understanding of border localities of Vietnam and China./. VNA … [Read more...] about Ban Gioc Waterfall Tourism Festival set for early October

This is one of cultural activities and festivals to be held in the resort town, aimed at promoting its tourism potential as well as developing the town into a tourism destination of international level. Taking place until September 30, the week includes a program for visitors to experience and explore Sapa, an international mountain marathon Sa Pa, an exhibition of agricultural products, a full moon festival night, and a dance sports festival, among others. Earlier on the same day, the authorities of Sapa town organized ceremonies inaugurating a number of projects, which were built to mark 120 years of tourism in the town. After 120 years of development since the French marked the first step on Mt. Fansipan in 1903, today the resort town of Sa Pa has become a national tourist area, continually in the top 10 most popular destinations in the country and top 28 most attractive destinations in the world. Sa Pa, 315 km from Hanoi, is endowed with wonderful resources in terms … [Read more...] about Culture Week marking 120 years of tourism in Sapa opens

The 2023 Hanoi Fall Festival from September 29 to October 1 will bring visitors the beauty of Hanoi's landscape, culture and gastronomy. With a vast array of cultural and tourist activities, the Hanoi Fall Festival 2023 is expected to boost the capital's tourism industry, Nguyen Thi Mai Anh, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Promotion Agency (HPA), told The Hanoi Times . Foreign tourists enjoy the fall in Hanoi. Photo: Hoai Nam/The Hanoi Times What is the meaning and purpose of Hanoi Fall Festival 2023 with the theme "Hanoi - Come to fall in love"? Through surveys of tourists' experiences when coming to the capital, we have learned that the ideal time to travel to Hanoi is in the fall, from August to November every year, as this is the most pleasant period in Hanoi in terms of weather, with clear blue skies and fresh breeze. This is the best time for visitors to explore scenic spots and enjoy the capital's unique cuisine. In particular, CNN recently … [Read more...] about Hanoi Fall Festival 2023 to boost capital tourism

From September 20 - 21, they visited the districts of Binh Dai, Ba Tri, Thanh Phu, and Cho Lach to experience tourism activities linked with the mangrove forest ecosystem, those typical for the water-connected culture in the Mekong Delta, and the ornamental flower village of Cho Lach. Through the trip, they assessed the capacity and learned the wishes of local households to help with sustainable development of community-based tourism. A representative of the Thai Consulate General in HCMC said the project in Ben Tre will help improve the capacity of both local tourism manpower and people engaging in community-based tourism. It will also assist them to improve skills in developing a community-based tourism ecosystem, managing community-based tourism supply and demand, and increasing the value of the products and services imbued with local communities’ identities. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung, deputy director of the Ben Tre Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the province … [Read more...] about Thai experts assist Mekong Delta province in community-based tourism development

Hoi An - an attractive destination to foreign tourists (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - By the end of 2024, international tourism in Vietnam can recover and reach 80% of the pre-pandemic level in an optimistic scenario, heard a workshop on Vietnam tourism 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City on September 21. The event, themed “Lessons Learned from Target and Recovery”, was jointly by The Outbox Company - a market intelligence company based in Vietnam , specialising in travel, hospitality, destination and tourism, and the Saigontourist Group. Nguyen Anh Thu, Chief Research Officer of The Outbox Company , said that the world tourism reached 80% of the pre-COVID-19 level in the first quarter of 2023 thanks to positive results in Europe and the Middle East. In Vietnam, the tourism industry has tapped the domestic market as "leverage" to stimulate demand, as the international tourist market has recovered quite slowly. Thu suggested the sector have changes in tourism recovery and … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s international tourism to bounce back in late 2024

In January-August, Hanoi welcomed nearly 17 million visitors, up 36% on-year. Hanoi and four northern provinces and cities on September 24 inked a joint agreement to boost the tourism sector. Foreign tourists at Hanoi's Temple of Literature. Photo: Pham Hung/The Hanoi Times The agreement, signed by the provinces of Lao Cai, Hai Duong, Quang Ninh and the coastal city of Haiphong, aims to combine cross-regional values and leverage each locality's advantages to create outstanding tourism products and services for the Northwest and Northeast regions. "Tourism cooperation among localities is essential to boost socio-economic growth post-pandemic," said Ha Van Thang, director of Lao Cai Provincial Tourism Department. The five cities and provinces have long-term partnerships in the tourism sector . Their main products include spiritual and cultural tourism. Under the agreement, the cities and provinces will strengthen information and communication in … [Read more...] about Hanoi inks tourism agreement with northern provinces, cities

If proper efforts are made, using film to promote tourism in Nha Trang might be successful. The coastal province of Khanh Hoa is like a miniature Vietnam, with diverse cultures, natural conditions and historical buildings. In addition, Khanh Hoa hosts popular film festivals and events that bring together actors and directors from other countries, boosting tourism and becoming an attractive destination like Cannes in France, Busan in South Korea, and Hollywood in the US. Do Le Hung Tu, Chairman of the Vietnam Film Association, shared the view following the success of the 2023 edition of the Golden Kite Film Award , which ended this month. The aerial view of Nha Trang City. Photo: Khanh Hoa Tourism Department Echoing Tu, Ta Quang Dong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism said the Golden Kite Film Award is a great opportunity for experts and managers to work together and create new cultural projects to make Khanh Hoa's Nha Trang City a popular … [Read more...] about Nha Trang promises to be a city of cinema tourism

Van Ho district in Son La province is bestowed with a cool climate and forest coverage of over 56%. The district is often compared to famous tourism destinations such as Sa Pa, Tam Dao, or Da Lat. Visitors to Van Ho will have the chance to breathe fresh air and admire beautiful tourist attractions such as Chieng Yen hot springs and Xuan Nha ancient forest. All of the residents in Hua Tat village in Van Ho commune are from the Mong ethnic minority. The village now has seven homestays providing accommodation services. Of particular note is the A Chu homestay, which won the 2019 ASEAN Homestay award for excellent tourist destinations. Local resident Trang A Chu has been a pioneer in developing community-based tourism in the village. Many households in the village have followed in Trang A Chu’s footsteps. The breath of fresh air from community tourism has changed the lives of the local Mong ethnic minority people. Many households have thrived through running orchards and offering … [Read more...] about Community tourism development associated with cultural identity preservation

The delegation included representatives of the Thai Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, the International Cooperation Agency at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, international colleges of Thailand, the Burapha University, and the Thailand Community-based Tourism Institute. They visited the districts of Binh Dai, Ba Tri, Thanh Phu, and Cho Lach to experience tourism activities linked with the mangrove forest ecosystem, those typical for the water-connected culture in the Mekong Delta, and the ornamental flower village of Cho Lach. Through the trip, they assessed the capacity and learned the wishes of local households to help with sustainable development of community-based tourism. A representative of the Thai Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City said the project in Ben Tre will help improve the capacity of both local tourism manpower and people engaging in community-based tourism. It will also assist them to improve skills in developing a community-based tourism ecosystem, … [Read more...] about Thai experts assist Ben Tre in community-based tourism development