The Vietnam tourism promotion programme for Australia and New Zealand arrived in Sydney on the evening of August 15 as part of its five-city tour.
Scene at the event (Photo: VNA)
The event, organised by the Vietnam
National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and supported by 15 Vietnamese
tourism companies, toured around four cities in Australia
and one in New Zealand.
The programme featured networking events, a roadshow, and musical performances.
This was the first time it had taken place in New
Zealand and third time in Australia.
Speaking at the opening ceremony in Sydney, VNAT
General Director Nguyen Van Tuan said the two countries have always listed
amongst the top ten tourist markets in Vietnam.
In 2017, Vietnam
welcomed more than 370,000 Australian visitors, up 15.5 percent year-on-year,
while the respective figures for the first seven months of 2018 were 238,000
and 9.1 percent. The demographic has tended towards staying for a long period
of time, with a high and stable spending level. They choose Vietnam for its
safety, friendliness, culture, and fast-growing economy.
Taking part in the event, Max Llewelyn from The Holiday and Travel magazine
said he attended to find more information on Vietnam’s tourism products, new
hotels, and other services.
He said the event still entertained him despite the fact that he has travelled
to the country four times.
Llewelyn said Australians are interested in visiting Vietnam for its culture, food,
history, entertainment activities, and relatively low costs.
According to Dinh Ngoc Duc, head of the VNAT marketing department, both Australia and New
Zealand are among the key markets for Vietnam’s
national tourism development and marketing strategies.
He said it was the first roadshow on Vietnamese tourism to cross five cities of
the two biggest countries in the Oceania, adding that the organising board
received warm welcome from Australian and New Zealand travel agencies
everywhere they went.
According to him, many Vietnamese companies have met up with and discussed
partnerships with their Australian and New Zealander peers.
Vietnam Airlines is currently operating direct flights between Sydney
and Hanoi, as well as Ho Chi
Minh City and Melbourne.
Source: VNA
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.
