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Ho Chi Minh City welcomed the seven millionth international visitor to the southern economic hub during the year at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on December 10.
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Foreign
tourists at Ho Chi Minh City (Source: VNA)
The seven
millionth international guest is Tissot Jean Claude, who was on flight VN10 by
the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines from Paris to HCM City.
Speaking at the ceremony Le Thanh Liem, Vice Chairman of the HCM City People’s
Committee, highlighted the municipal tourism sector’s annual growth at about 15
percent in recent years.
HCM City is accelerating the implementation of its tourism development
strategy, focusing on sustainable and green tourism in connection with
environmental protection, and technology application for tourism
development.
The city set a target to expand tourism growth of between 15-20 percent and
serve about 8-8.5 million foreign holiday makers in 2019, he added.
jointly organised by the municipal Department of Tourism and Vietnam Airlines,
the ceremony is one of activities to celebrate the 320th anniversary of the
foundation of Ho Chi Minh City.
On the occasion, the municipal Department of Tourism launched a tourism
promotion programme, and introduced eight special city tours that to be held in
the time to come.
To draw more tourists to the city, the local tourism sector has paid attention
to improving the quality of human resources in the field, enhancing tourism
promotion activities, promoting technology application in tourism management
and developing new products.
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.
