The ninth national tourism art photo competition, themed “Explore Vietnam”, was launched by the Tourism Magazine of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in Hanoi on January 8.
First-prize photo at the eighth competition (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The ninth national tourism artphoto competition, themed “Explore Vietnam”, was launched by the TourismMagazine of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in Hanoi onJanuary 8.
Speaking at the ceremony, VNAT Deputy General Director NgoHoai Chung wished that the contest would receive quality entries to introduceVietnamese people, destinations, culture and food to international friends.
Entries should be submitted to the organising board fromJanuary to June 5, 2020.
The awards ceremony and photo exhibition will be held on theoccasion of the 60th anniversary of Vietnam’s tourism sector (July9) at the Vietnam Military History Museum.
The organising board will present one first, two second,three third and five consolation prizes, and honour the most liked and mostshared photo on the magazine’s fanpage //www.facebook.com/VietnamTourismReview.
According to Chung, Vietnam welcomed over 18 million foreigntourists in 2019, up 16.2 percent annually, 85 million domestic visitors, andearned 726 trillion VND (31.5 billion USD) from tourism.
For the first time, Vietnam’s tourism surpassed Indonesia,ranking fourth in Southeast Asia in terms of tourist arrivals.
The sector targets welcoming 20.5 million foreign and 90million domestic visitors in 2020, and raking in 830 trillion VND./.
A group of 11 international bloggers from England, Germany, France and Italy, as well as Japan, Singapore, Indonesia and Taiwan have arrived in Vietnam to promote the country’s tourism.
Young people in Vietnam have demonstrated their devotion to sustainable tourism as the Viet Youth on Sustainable Tourism (VYST) project kicked off in Hanoi on March 22.
Secretary of the Party Committee of Hanoi Hoang Trung Hai has asked the city’s tourism sector to invest further in the development of tourism products and infrastructure in order to promote the city’s image and attract more tourists.
Tourism promotion will be better as stakeholders sit together and discuss mechanisms as well as how to do well and each shareholder of the ‘game’ will perform well its work," said an official.
The number of visitors increased by 4.1% compared to the same period last year, while total tourism revenue surged by 48.8%, or nearly 88% of the year’s target.
“There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises as this train rattles through historic cities and swooshes beside spectacular coastlines,” according to Lonely Planet.
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.
First-prize photo at the eighth competition (Photo: VNA) 
