The Mongolian Ministry of Environment and Tourism is holding tourism promotion activities in Vietnam from April 4 to 7 during the first time this landlocked country takes part in the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival.
Mongolian artists perform at the pavilion of their country at the HCM City Tourism Festival 2024. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – The Mongolian Ministry of Environment and Tourism is holdingtourism promotion activities in Vietnam from April 4 to 7 during the first timethis landlocked country takes part in the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival.
This alsomarks the start of activities to be held on the threshold of the 70th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations (November 17, 1954 - 2024).
At the festival, a programme named "Go MongoliaRoadshow 2024” is organised to introduce the Mongolian culture, tourism andcuisine; and explore tourism cooperation opportunities between the twocountries.
GalbaaDavkharbayar, Second Secretary of the Mongolian Embassy in Vietnam, said theHCM City Tourism Festival is a chance for his country to introduce its cultureand people to the Vietnamese and help travel businesses of Mongolia seek partnershipswith Vietnamese firms to increase visitors to each other’s markets, thuscontributing to economic ties and friendship between the two countries.
The numbers of Vietnamese visitors to Mongolia andMongolian visitors to Vietnam have been on the rise over the past years, butthat has yet to fully live up to the countries’ huge tourism potential, henoted.
He citedstatistics as showing that more than 2,000 Vietnamese tourists came to Mongoliain 2023, when the number of Mongolian travellers to the Southeast Asian nation topped15,000.
ZolkhuuUlambayar, Director of Mongolian travel company TMD Tourist LLC, perceived thataside from each country’s tourism advantages, the bilateral visa exemption agreement,which came into force on March 7 this year, will also create favourableconditions and good opportunities for businesses to strengthen trade, investmentand tourism ties, as well as people-to-people exchanges.
HCM City is a big tourism centre of Vietnam andalso has a large number of tourists travelling abroad. Given this, an Ulaanbaatar- HCM City air route expected to be opened by Mongolian Airlines this Novemberwill help encourage more Mongolians and Vietnamese to visit each other’scountries, he added./.
President Ho Chi Minh laid the foundations for the friendly relations between Vietnam and Mongolia, and many new developments have been seen since. Major achievements have been posted in numerous fields, such as politics, economy, education, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
The amicable relationship between Vietnam and Mongolia, established by late President Ho Chi Minh, has witnessed significant progress and remarkable achievements across various domains.
Vietnam and Mongolia have issued a joint communiqué on the occasion of the State visit to Vietnam by Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh and his spouse from November 1-5 at the invitation of Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong.
President Vo Van Thuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 11 for Prosecutor General of Mongolia Jargalsaikhan Banzragch, expressing belief that his visit will further deepen ties between the two countries, especially their procuracy sectors on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations this year.
The Vietnam – Mongolia defence cooperative ties will advance in the coming time on the back of the sound bilateral relations, meeting the aspiration and interests of the two people, a military official said on March 19.
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.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Mongolian artists perform at the pavilion of their country at the HCM City Tourism Festival 2024. (Photo: VNA) 
