Many representatives from 21 APEC member economies have showed a good impression about Nha Trang city in the south central province of Khanh Hoa, which is hosting the first APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and related meetings.
An APEC-themed flower arrangement in Nha Trang (Photo: VNA)
Khanh Hoa (VNA) – Many representatives from 21APEC member economies have showed a good impression about Nha Trang city in thesouth central province of Khanh Hoa, which is hosting the first APEC SeniorOfficials’ Meeting (SOM1) and related meetings.
Mohamad Iqbal Djamil, a delegate of Indonesia,said he had visited Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City before, but this was the firsttime he has come to Nha Trang.
Djamil said Vietnam is beautiful, and its peopleare friendly and hospitable. While goods for sale here have reasonable prices,local beaches are picturesque and clean. He said after SOM 1, he would spenttime exploring Nha Trang, especially its street foods.
Vietnam is always a great destination, AnneVeronica Craig from Australia said, noting that although she has been ratherbusy with SOM 1 activities, she still strolled along beaches and learn aboutstreets in Nha Trang.
Craig said local residents are polite, friendlyand willing to help visitors. She received wholehearted help from locals in allthe three times she came to Vietnam.
Meanwhile, Andrey Klochenko from Russia said theorganisers of SOM 1 worked professionally and effectively, giving convenienceto delegates from the APEC economies.
Showing his eagerness to explore Nha Trang, Klochenkosaid he had three days for SOM 1 events and would spend the remaining two daysdiscovering this place.
Khanh Hoa designated five hotels as the venuesfor SOM 1 meetings. While the province’s conventional centre was converted intoa press centre, 180 volunteers were selected and underwent training to preparefor the events.
The province has offered videos and books andorganised exhibitions at the venues to popularise local potential, socio-economicadvantages, and cultural beauties.
It has also invited APEC delegates to visit fourfamous destinations: Ponagar Towers, Hon Chong (Husband Island),Alexandre Yersin Museum, and an aloes wood processing centre.
As the host of the APEC Year 2017, Vietnam isset to organise about 200 meetings, including 20 meetings at the ministerialand higher levels and the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. This is believed to be a“golden” chance for the country to promote tourism. -VNA
Khanh Hoa is holding several activities to introduce the beauty of its landscapes and people to int'l delegates to the APEC First Senior Officials' Meeting in Nha Trang city from Feb 18 – Mar 3.
The central coastal province of Khanh Hoa is holding activities to introduce the beauty of its landscapes and people to international delegates to the APEC SOM-1 in Nha Trang.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
An APEC-themed flower arrangement in Nha Trang (Photo: VNA) 
