A series of destinations were replete with tourists again. However, overloading came as an inevitable consequence and together with it were complaints from customers about service quality. What’s more, when the second attack of the coronavirus took place, tour operators had to deal with cancellations and delays while the transportation of tourists out of pandemic-affected regions was a hard nut to crack. … [Read more...] about “New normal” for tourism industry
Tourism promotion
Pandemic’s second wave hurts Vietnam tourism
In the first half 2020, Vietnam welcomed and served almost 3.69 million foreign visitors (down 49.5 percent compared to the same time in 2019), and 23 million domestic tourists, earning estimated revenue of VND176.8 trillion, down 47.7 percent compared to the first half of last year. The VNAT said tourism recovery brought back jobs and was a highlight on Vietnam’s economic picture in the first half of this year. … [Read more...] about Pandemic’s second wave hurts Vietnam tourism
Ho Chi Minh City to host diverse range of tourism events
Three new waterway routes will be launched in Ho Chi Minh City in the second and third quarters of this year, departing from Bach Bach Wharf in District 1 to District 9 and 7 as well as Binh Quoi Tourist Village, according to the city’s Tourism Department. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to host diverse range of tourism events
Positive signals for recovery of tourism
Eventually, we will have to reactivate inbound travel. By focusing on the health and wellbeing of its citizens as a key priority, Vietnam is doing a fantastic job in proving that it is one of the safest destinations in Asia-Pacific. It is now essential to develop an action plan to take advantage of this positive exposure to drive post-pandemic tourism recovery and promote Vietnam as a safe haven. … [Read more...] about Positive signals for recovery of tourism
Direct flights expected to promote Côn Đảo tourism
“According to statistics from the CAAV, up to 90 per cent of tourists visiting Côn Đảo are people from the northern region as the island is famous for spiritual tourism. That was why Bamboo Airways chose Hà Nội, Hải Phòng and Vinh - the three cities with the largest population in the north to open the direct flights,” he said. … [Read more...] about Direct flights expected to promote Côn Đảo tourism
