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2017 marked a year of success for Vietnam’s Tourism Industry. The tourism sector welcomed 13 million international visitors, up 30 per cent and 74 million domestic visitors, up approximately 20 per cent. The total revenue of the sector reached over VND500 trillion (US$23 billion), contributing about 7.5 per cent to Vietnam's GDP in 2017. On the occasion of the New Year 2018, Vietnam Business Forum had an interview with Mr Nguyen Van Tuan, Director General of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), about the achievements of the industry in the past year. Thanh Nga reports. Could you please highlight the tourism industry in the past year? Vietnam’s tourism was honoured to receive many prizes awarded by prestigious international organisations. These awards have contributed to positioning the brand and image for Vietnam as a quality destination. Many large-scale and high-quality resort projects were put into use during the year. This has … [Read more...] about Images and Products of Vietnam Tourism Promoted
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Boosting Vietnam tourism promotion
NDO – It cannot be denied that tourism promotion contributes significantly to the good growth of tourism of Vietnam's tourism in recent years. However, the field is facing many difficulties due to low professionalism, limited funding. Since the beginning of the year, Vietnam has welcomed nearly 7.5 million international visitors, up 29% over the same period last year. The total revenue from tourism was estimated at over VND307 trillion, up 26%. With this growth, Vietnam tourism industry is expected to achieve 30% growth in international visitor arrivals in 2017. In order to achieve growth in the past two years, other than simplifying immigration procedures for foreigners, diversifying and improving the quality of tourist products, strengthening management, and cleaning business environment, there is no small aspect when it comes to the tourism promotion of Vietnam. With the investment of the tourism industry and the coordination of all related levels and branches, the … [Read more...] about Boosting Vietnam tourism promotion
Vietnam Tourism Awards 2012 winners announced – Tours – Travel
The Hanoitimes - Winners of the Vietnam Tourism Awards 2012, the most prestigious in the sector, were announced at a ceremony in Hanoi on December 5. The awards, the 13 th to be sponsored by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and the Vietnam Tourism Association, honoured 62 outstanding travel agencies, hotels and hospitality services providers and carriers in the country. They include the top 10 five-star hotels, the top 10 four-star hotels, the top 10 three-star hotels, the top 10 domestic tour operators, the top 10 inbound tour providers, and the top 10 outbound tour providers.Melia Hanoi, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang are among the 10 leading five-star hotels and resorts. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City ’s Hoan Cau and Thang Loi top the lists of leading four-star and three-star hotels in 2012, respectively. Vietravel Co. Ltd wins the most outstanding outbound tour provider, while Saigontourist Co. Ltd is the leading inbound tour … [Read more...] about Vietnam Tourism Awards 2012 winners announced – Tours – Travel
Holding Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in China
The Hanoitimes - The Vietnam Tourism Roadshow, which was organised by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), opened in the Chinese capital of Beijing on October 19. The tourism roadshow is one of activities of the national promotion campaign that takes place in Beijing, Chungking and Chengdu from October 19-25. The event is expected to promote Vietnamese destinations and services as well as create cooperation opportunities for the two sides’ tourism agencies. VNAT Director General Nguyen Van Tuan said Vietnam is strengthening its communication efforts, and hoping that the local friendliness and rich tourism resources would attract Chinese visitors. According to the official statistics, Vietnam received 1.9 million Chinese tourists in 2014, up 2.21% yearly, accounting for 24.7% of the total foreign arrivals. Thu Minh … [Read more...] about Holding Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in China
Spanish Government provides aid for Vietnam tourism
PANO - The Spanish Government agreed to give a non-refundable aid, worth €400,000, to Vietnam to help the country develop its tourism, according to an agreement signed on November 29th in Hanoi by Ho Anh Tuan, Deputy-Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and Fernando Curcio Ruigómez, the Spanish Ambassador to Vietnam. The aid, financed by the Spanish Government via the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation and Development (AECID), under the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, aims to raise the awareness of tourism managers on the role of tourism, to diversify tourism products and to exploit Vietnam landscapes. The project will be carried out in Vietnam's northern provinces, Lao Cai, Dien Bien and Ha Giang, for two years, 2011 and 2012. At the signing ceremony, the Deputy-Minister believed that the project will help Vietnam develop its sustainable tourism to meet targets in the Development Target of Vietnam Tourism. In the near future, … [Read more...] about Spanish Government provides aid for Vietnam tourism