Hanoi (VNA) – A travel programmenamely “Hello World #5” is being held from September 3 to 10 to bring Vietnam’simage closer to international friends.
About 20 foreign guests around the world,including travel bloggers, photographers and book authors, have been invited toexplore Vietnamese attractions such as Can Gio – which is renowned as the greenoasis in southern Ho Chi Minh City, and Hue imperial city and Lang Co beach incentral Thua Thien-Hue province.
Launched by the bilingual English-Vietnamesetourism magazine Wanderlust Tips, the programme is expected to help promoteinformation about Vietnam’s tourism on social media.
Vietnam ranks 63rd among 140 countries andterritories in the recently released Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index(TTCI) 2019, jumping four places from the 2017 ranking.
Released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) everytwo years since 2007, the TTCI 2019 analysed 140 economies and scored eachaccording to their performance on the following six pillars – Air transportinfrastructure, ICT readiness, Price competitiveness, International openness,Travel & tourism prioritisation, and Safety and Security.
When it comes to price competitiveness, Vietnamranks 22nd, rising 13 places while in terms of air transport infrastructure,the country has improved by 11 places, growing to 50th from 61st.
Spain holds the top spot in the ranking,followed by France, Germany and Japan. In Southeast Asia, Singapore was rankedas the most competitive travel and tourism economy while Vietnam was placed5th.
In 2019, Vietnam's tourism industry aims towelcome 103 million visitors, including 18 million international visitors and85 million domestic tourists.
According to the Vietnam National Administrationof Tourism Administration (VNAT), in the first eight months of this year, thenumber of foreign visitors to the country rose by 8.7 percent year on year to11.3 million, with highest growth rate seen in visitors from Asian countriesand territories, especially the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Taiwan.-VNA
The tourism industry is considered a spearhead sector, making contributions to the national economy. But, tourism growth is posing challenges to the environment, especially at popular tourist sites.
A workshop was held in Hanoi on August 20 to seek suitable measures for tourism operators and managers to promote development of Vietnam’s tourism sector in the context of new tourism development trends in the world.
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.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
