Apart from taking tours, many people like to discover Vietnam in their own ways. It is understandable because they can find the distinctive features of this country everywhere. It's inevitable Vietnam tourism will enjoy a boom due to its typical Oriental characteristics that have gradually vanished in other countries, as well as attractive mountainous landscapes and natural sand banks. Vietnamese people and international tourism experts admit that Vietnam has great potential that has not been known and exploited. That is the reason why the tourism sector takes "Vietnam- The hidden charm" as a symbol and title of the National Action Programme on Vietnam Tourism in 2006-2010. This S-shaped country has been dubbed as a destination for international tourists due to its natural beauty, unique culture and friendly people. According to the results of a research carried out by the World Tourism and Travel Council (WTTC) in collaboration with Oxford Economic Forecasting (OEF), Vietnam ranks … [Read more...] about Vietnam Tourism on the Path to Integration
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Vietnam tourism in 2012
(VOVworld)-Despite economic difficulties, the Vietnamese tourism sector saw significant achievements last year, with foreign tourists totaling 6.8 million, up 14% from the previous year. In 2012, several foreign tourism magazines and organizations listed Vietnam as one of the world's most attractive destinations. The Vietnamese hospitality sector observed last year as the National Tourism Year of North-central coastal regions - Hue with the theme "Heritage tourism". Nearly 30 culture, sports and tourism events were held featuring the cultural identities of the north central region and Hue. Thua Thien - Hue province promoted its tourism trade mark with several traditional festivals including the 2012 Hue Festival, the Hue traditional craft festival, the Huyen Tran princess festival, and the lantern festival on the Perfume River. The province also developed several new tourist products by tapping into the potential of its beaches, lagoons, magnificent mountains, and rivers. As … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism in 2012
“Feeling the pulse” of Vietnam tourism
VietNamNet Bridge - The gloomy picture of the development of the tourism industry of Vietnam has been defined at the consultation meeting on the state management of tourism recently, held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Hanoi. How to stimulate tourism in the difficult economic context is still a difficult problem for the non-smoke industry. In the current context of economic difficulties, tourism is considered the highlight with around 6.7 million foreign visitors (up by 11 percent), 32.5 million domestic visitors (up 7 percent) and the total revenue of VND160 trillion (up 16 percent). … [Read more...] about “Feeling the pulse” of Vietnam tourism
Vietnam Tourism Hopes For Strong Finish
By Tuong Vi Despite the global economic downturn, Vietnam tourism is waiting for happy year-end results According to the General Statistics Office, there were over 4.3 million foreign visitors to Vietnam in the first nine months, up 15.5% year-on-year. This year, Vietnam expects to welcome 5.5 million foreign visitors, up 10% year-on-year. High numbers expected in high season The high season of tourism is beginning and will last from October to April next year. Some travel agencies attain high growth rate during this season. More tourists from Japan, Russia and Australia have selected Vietnam as their favorite destinations. Nguyen Van Tuan, head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), says that Russia is one of the top 15 markets sending tourists to Vietnam. Last year, nearly 83,000 Russian visitors came to Vietnam, up 68% year-on-year; this year, some 120,000 Russian vacationers are expected to fly to Vietnam. Nguyen Quy Phuong, director of the travel industry … [Read more...] about Vietnam Tourism Hopes For Strong Finish
Vietnam tourism: A sleeping beauty
When it comes to tourism appeal, Vietnam has it all - cultural diversity, natural beauty, a long history, a sense of adventure and activity, opportunities to shop, security and political stability. Vietnam has what it takes to attract foreign tourists and investors, a conference heard Thursday … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism: A sleeping beauty