Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam congratulated individuals and organisations honoured with Vietnam Tourism Award 2019 (Photo courtesy of the VNAT) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam's top tourism awards have been handed out in Hanoi, honouring organisations, enterprises and individuals. The Vietnam Tourism Awards presentation ceremony on July 15 was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, also head of the State Steering Committee on Tourism, and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien, among others. Over the past 20 years, the awards have contributed to improving the quality of tourism services, building the national tourism brand, and developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector, said Nguyen Trung Khanh, Direct General of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). Tour providers, travel enterprises, hotels, airlines, automobile carriers, restaurants and entertainment and tourist sites were honoured. In addition, tourist … [Read more...] about Winners of Vietnam Tourism Awards 2019 honoured
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How strategic investment transforms Vietnam’s tourism landscape
Sun Group's cable car system transformed tourism in Sapa Elevating the ‘roof of Indochina’ For many years, Sapa 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 Mountain, also known as the “Roof of Indochina.” At a height of 3,143 metres, scaling the precipitous slopes of Fanispan – a national symbol of Vietnam – to reach the peak was a two-day expedition that could only be undertaken by those in good health. However, in February 2016 this changed overnight with the opening of a three-rope cable car system that could take visitors from the centre of Sapa to the peak of Fansipan in less than 20 minutes. Developed to the tune of thousands of billion dongs by Sun Group, Vietnam’s premier developer of luxury resorts, entertainment, and leisure complexes, the cable-car system transformed the tourism … [Read more...] about How strategic investment transforms Vietnam’s tourism landscape
Airlines raise Vietnam tourism on global stage
The December revelation of co-operation between Thien Minh Travel JSC CEO Tran Trong Kien, and AirAsia Group counterpart Tony Fernandes, to develop in the Vietnamese market caused quite a stir among investors and brought joy to many Vietnamese people. Thien Minh Group has already strongly invested in the aviation sector since 2014, although its last dip into Vietnam failed to materialise. Meanwhile, Malaysian-based AirAsia has three times previously attempted to penetrate the Vietnamese market, notably with the signing of an unsuccessful strategic partnership with budget carrier Vietjet eight years ago. But these blips did not force the two CEOs out of the game. While Kien shared that every experience is special and gives him motivation to try new things, Fernandes asserted that Vietnam is the latest country to lure AirAsia, where this brand operates through a joint venture in low-cost aviation. “If AirAsia wants to be a true airline of Southeast Asia, we must affirm our presence … [Read more...] about Airlines raise Vietnam tourism on global stage
Danang–Vietnam finishes world’s longest ocean race
The Danang-Vietnam team were greeted by thousands of spectators along the banks of London’s Thames River as they finished seventh at the 10th edition of the Clipper Round World Yacht Race on Saturday, after eleven months of sailing on the world’s oceans. Danang-Vietnam finish seventh at the world’s longest ocean race. — Photo countersy Clipper World Race The team enjoyed two podium finishes during the eleven month journey, which included a memorable first place victory in the race to Hobart, Australia, and third place in the penultimate race of the competition just 10 days ago. Arriving back in London, from where they departed, Skipper Wendy Tuck, 50, who was adopted by the people of Danang when the fleet visited the city, said: “It was very emotional coming up the River Thames in London this morning, reflecting on everything we have been through in the last 11 months. I am so proud of my team. They started as novices, and … [Read more...] about Danang–Vietnam finishes world’s longest ocean race
Danang sea tourism season and Festival Hue
Around the Country Danang sea tourism season and Festival Hue Nhan Tam Friday, May 4, 2018,17:57 (GMT+7) Danang sea tourism season and Festival HueNhan Tam Bien Dong Park on Danang beach is decorated with colorful surfboards during the Danang sea tourism season. PHOTO: NHAN TAM The Danang sea tourism season and Festival Hue 2018, two major culture and tourism events in central Vietnam, have been organized. The opening ceremony of the Danang sea tourism season was held in Bien Dong (East Sea) Park in Son Tra District on April 27. The sea tourism season lasts until late September. From April 27 to May 1, some exciting activities took place, such as Kayak race, thung (basket boat) race, display of paintings about Son Tra Peninsula, beach sports, kite flying, and promotion of marine protection. At the same time, the neighboring city of Hue opened the 10th Festival Hue themed “Cultural Heritage, Integration and Development: … [Read more...] about Danang sea tourism season and Festival Hue