Meeting unites global cities under the umbrella of tourism
The Tourism Promotion Organisation for Global Cities (TPO) organised a regional meeting in Da Lat City, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on March 21, seeking measures to bolster regional connectivity for tourism development.
Lam Dong (VNA) – The Tourism Promotion Organisation for Global Cities(TPO) organised a regional meeting in Da Lat city, the Central Highlandsprovince of Lam Dong on March 21, seeking measures to bolster regionalconnectivity for tourism development.
The event was attended by TPO Secretary General Woo Kyoung Ha and representativesof six Vietnamese cities and provinces which are members of the TPO, namelyHanoi, Phan Thiet, Da Lat, Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau and Long An.
According to Vice Chairman of the Tourism Association of Lam Dong province CaoThe Anh, regional connectivity aims at building a mechanism to promote tourism,build brand for a destination, and help it reach out to the world.
He suggested that thecities should develop their most standout tourism offerings, adding Da Lat will focus on green tourism to attract visitors.
Anh went on to say that the TPO should give information on its members’ consumerbehaviour so that cities will be able to develop suitable tourism products.
Meanwhile, Seo Ji Ae from the TPO Secretariat recommended the Vietnamese localitieslearn the experience from the Republic of Korea’s Busan city, which haspolicies and applies technologies to support tourists in searching forentertainment zones.
Busan has emerged as a hotspot for incentive and entertainment tourism, shesaid, adding the city is moving forward into the future as a 15-minute citywhere all essential services are accessible within a 15-minute walk or bike, with green space for its citizens and tourists.
At the event, participants gave their opinions on the TPO’s initiatives tosupport its members to develop and connect for tourism promotion.
As a member of the TPO since 2019, Da Lat has made efforts to populariseits tourism by joining tourism promotion activities of the organisation.
Last year, the city welcomed 6.7 million visitors, up 11.6% year-on-year. Inthe first quarter of 2024, it hosted 1.9 million tourist arrivals, rising 11.4%against the same time last year, with international visitors reaching133,000./.
Da Lat, known as the city of thousands of flowers, has been honoured with the Asia Festival City Award by the International Festivals & Events Association – Asia (IFEA – Asia) based on its successful organisation of the Da Lat Flower Festival since 2005.
More than 100 artists are performing at the Vietnam Classical Music Festival which opened in the UNESCO Creative Music City of Da Lat, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on March 10.
For the first time in Vietnam, classical music has been taken out of theatres and auditoriums to make it easier for the public to access at a classical music festival held in Da Lat city, a UNESCO-recognised Creative City of Music, in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.
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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.
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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.
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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.
At the meeting in Da Lat city (Photo: VNA) 
