Vietnam enjoys big haul of honours at World Travel Awards Grand Final 2020
Vietnam has won various awards, including “World’s Leading Heritage Destination,” at the 27th World Travel Awards’ Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2020 held virtually and broadcast live from Zaryahye Park in Moscow, Russia.
HCM City-based Vinpearl Luxury Landmark 81 wins “World’s Leading City Hotel,” “World’s Leading Conference and Wedding Hotel,” and “World’s Leading Riverfront Hotel" at the 27th World Travel Awards’ Grand Final. (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – Vietnam has won various awards, including “World’s Leading Heritage Destination,” atthe 27th World Travel Awards’ Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2020 held virtuallyand broadcast live from ZaryahyePark in Moscow, Russia.
HCM City-based VinpearlLuxury Landmark 81 was honoured with “World’s Leading City Hotel,” “World’sLeading Conference and Wedding Hotel,” and “World’s Leading Riverfront Hotel.”
Da Nang’s SunWorld Ba Na Hills mountain resort was awarded with “World’s Leading IconicTourist Attraction,” “World’s Leading Iconic Tourist Bridge” for its GoldenBridge and “World’s Leading Cable Car Ride” for its cable car system.
Sun World FansipanLegend in Sa Pa, Lao Cai was named “World’s Leading Cultural TouristAttraction” and “World’s Leading Natural Landscape Tourist Attraction.”
InterContinentalDanang Sun Peninsula Resort won “World’s Leading Green Resort;” JW Marriott PhuQuoc Emerald Bay was named “World’s Leading Luxury Wedding Resort;” and Premier Village Danang ResortManaged by AccorHotels became “World’s Leading Family Villa Resort.”
National flagcarrier Vietnam Airlines brought home the “World’s Leading Cultural Airline” title, Vietravel, “World’s Leading Group Tour Operator” and Quang Ninh’s Van Don InternationalAirport, “World’s Leading Regional Airport.”
The World TravelAwards were established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellenceacross all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries.Today, the WTA brand is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of excellence.
Each year, theWorld Travel Awards covers the globe with its Grand Tour – a series of regionalgala ceremonies to recognise excellence within each continent – culminating ina Grand Final at the end of the year./.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has recently been named the World’s Leading Cultural Airline, World’s Leading Airline - Premium Economy Class, and World’s Leading Airline – Economy Class at this year’s prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA).
Vietnam has been named as Leading Heritage Destination, Leading Cultural Destination, and Leading Culinary Destination of Asia at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) 2020.
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.
HCM City-based Vinpearl Luxury Landmark 81 wins “World’s Leading City Hotel,” “World’s Leading Conference and Wedding Hotel,” and “World’s Leading Riverfront Hotel" at the 27th World Travel Awards’ Grand Final. (Photo: VNA)
