The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism ceremoniously presented awards today (July 8) to honour outstanding pioneers who have been actively involved in the growth and development of the country’s tourism industry.
Though tourism is still
in its preliminary stages of development, said Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc
Dam, these individuals and companies have been credited with introducing a wide
range of innovative practices that have helped it start to take shape.
According
to VNAT office chief Vu Quoc Tri, the number of inbound travellers to
Vietnam during the first six months of 2017 was
higher than in the same period last year, with visitors from
China and the
Republic of
Koreaaccounting for most of the growth.
The VNAT awards, first
held in 1999, are considered the most prestigious annual awards for the tourism
industry in
Vietnam.
The presentation of the awards is held on the occasion of
Vietnam Tourism
Day (July 9).
Source: VOV
With its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage of Muong ethnic minority, and an expanding range of visitor experiences, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh has fast become a captivating destination for both domestic and international tourists.
Until now, Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district remains the only Dao ethnic community in Hoa Binh province to develop a community-based tourism model. Beyond its untouched natural landscapes, cultural identity serves as the cornerstone attraction for visitors.
Alongside the diverse cultural identities of the Kinh, Muong, Tay, Thai, Dao, and Mong ethnic people, Hoa Binh province is also renowned as the "capital" of the northwestern Vietnamese cuisine, offering unique and distinctive dishes. At festivals, during Lunar New Year (Tet), or on significant family or community occasions, special dishes are prepared, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.
Doan Ket commune of Yen Thuy district has recently held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Ta communal house as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.
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