The Hanoitimes - Many kinds of Vietnam tourism promotion activities have been implemented in Kuwait. The Times Kuwait magazine has published a special page on Vietnam tourism with theme “Vietnam: splendid nature, diverse culture”. In this special page, Times Kuwait has introduced major cities and destinations in Vietnam, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Nha Trang, and Mekong Delta, Ha Long Bay, My Son Sanctuary, etc. Kuwait magazine publishes special page on Vietnam tourism. Photo: Toquoc.vn The leading Kuwait English newspaper also suggests some activities that should not be missed for first time visitors to Vietnam such as Cu Chi tunnels, cyclo rides, shopping at local markets, etc. According to Vietnamese Ambassador to Kuwait Trinh Minh Manh, this is the first step of a 12-day trip, starting November 1 to Vietnam, by travel blogger Kuwait Hani Mousawi. With Instagram's current account of more than 100,000 followers, the trip is expected to … [Read more...] about Kuwait magazine publishes special page on Vietnam tourism
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Vietnam tourism targets Japanese travelers
VietNamNet Bridge - The latest report of Vietnam National Administration for Tourism (VNAT) shows that Japan is among the top 3 countries with the highest number of travelers to Vietnam. Vietnam wants to attract more Japanese travelers In 2017, Vietnam received more than 800,000 Japanese travelers, an increase of 7 percent over the year before. Vietnam once received a wave of Japanese travelers in 2000. At that time, Vietnam, in Japanese eyes, was a new, unfamiliar and safe destination. Japanese like Vietnam’s ao dai (traditional long dress) and Vietnamese cuisine. Statistics show the steady rise in number of Japanese travelers to Vietnam, from 647,000 in 2014 to 671,000 in 2015 (up by 3.6 percent), 740,000 in 2016 (up by 10.3 percent) and to 800,000 in 2017 (up by 7 percent). RELATED NEWS Vietnam tourism week to kick off in Japan Discovering a little Japanese community in town Thanh Lich … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism targets Japanese travelers
Vietnam tourism promotion event officially opens in Italy
The Hanoitimes - The number of Italian visitors to Vietnam in 2017 was estimated at 58,000, up 13.2% year-on-year. A tourism promotion event with theme “A Soulful Vietnam”, organized by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in coordination with partners, officially opened in Milan city, Italy on October 3. Foreign visitors to Vietnam. Photo: vtv.vn The event was part of a program organized by VNAT to promote Vietnam's tourism in Western Europe. Accordingly, the event introduced Vietnam’s tourist products and supportive policies. Popular destinations, including Ha Long Bay, Hue imperial citadel, Hoi An ancient town and Phong Nha – Ke Bang cave system were presented alongside Vietnam’s culture and cuisine. In 2017, Vietnam welcomed more than 13 million European visitors, accounting for 15% of total foreign visitors to the nation. The figure for Italian tourists was 58,000, up 13.2% year on year, according to Deputy General … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism promotion event officially opens in Italy
Vietnam Tourism Roadshow held in Indonesia
Foreign tourists visit Hoi An ancient town - a tourist attraction in Vietnam (Source: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – A Vietnam Tourism Roadshow was held in Bandung, Indonesia on September 26 with the aim to promote the image of Vietnam to Indonesians. The event was part of the programme held from September 23-29 to introduce a friendly and attractive Vietnam to ASEAN member states, focusing on the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. It attracted the participation of over 100 delegates representing Indonesia’s travel agents and enterprises operating in the hospitality industry and international airlines. Speaking at the event, Ngo Hoai Chung, deputy head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, said that Vietnam is not only one of the fastest developing economies in Southeast Asia with an average annual growth rate of 7 percent, but also an attractive destination which welcomed 13 million foreign tourists in 2017. Last year, Vietnam was ranked sixth in Top 10 … [Read more...] about Vietnam Tourism Roadshow held in Indonesia
Winners of Vietnam Tourism Awards 2018 honored
Winners of the Vietnam Tourism Awards 2018 were honored at a ceremony held in Hanoi on July 9 by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and Vietnam Tourism Association. Winners of Vietnam Tourism Awards 2018 honored at the ceremony - Photo: VGP The ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Steering Committee on Tourism, Vu Duc Dam, and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Nguyen Ngoc Thien. 85 outstanding travel agencies, hotels, services providers and carriers in the country were honoured at the event for their positive contributions to Vietnam’s hospitality sector over the past year. Categories in the awards included the: Top 15 five-star hotels, Top 15 four-star hotels, Top 10 inbound tour providers, Top 10 outbound tour providers, Top 5 Automobile Carriers, Top 10 restaurants, Top 5 tourist attractions, Top 10 golf courses, and Top 5 tourism investment groups. Over its 19 editions, the awards have contributed to raising the … [Read more...] about Winners of Vietnam Tourism Awards 2018 honored