Euromonitor International, the world’s leading independent provider of strategic market research, has announced the list of top 100 city destination of 2018, with three being in Vietnam.
A view of Ha Long Bay (Photo: VNA)
Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Ha Long city in the northern coastal
province of Quang Ninh were placed at 39th, 51st and 53rd in terms of
international tourist arrivals in 2018, according to the report which covers
over 600 cities round the world.
The report predicted that Ho Chi Minh City will enjoy a 5.9 percent growth in
the field with over 5.8 million international arrivals. Meanwhile, the forecast
figures for Hanoi and Ha Long cities are 8 percent with 4.64 million
international visitors, and 12 percent with 4.48 million tourists,
respectively.
In this year’s rankings, Asia continues its rise. The region accounts for 41
out of the top 100 cities. This number has steadily risen from 37 in 2012.
According to the report, Hong Kong (China) is the most visited city with 29.8
million international visitors, representing a year on year expansion of 7
percent.
In the top 10 list of this year are also Bangkok, London, Singapore, Macau,
Paris, Dubai, New York, Kuala Lumpur and Shenzhen.
The report said that global inbound arrivals are expected to grow by 5 percent
to 1.4 billion trips in 2018. At the same time, arrivals to this year’s top 100
city destinations are set to grow by 7.5 percent.
Source: VNA
Hoa Binh province’s rich natural and cultural resources position it as a prime location for developing community-based tourism (CBT). In recent years, support from central and provincial policies, as well as assistance from non-governmental organisations, have encouraged local ethnic minority and mountainous communities to actively engage in the sector.
Van Son Commune, Tan Lạc district, Hoa Binh province also known as "Cloud Valley," boasts a cool climate, stunning natural landscapes, and majestic scenery. Visitors who have been to this place should make a stop at Chien Hamlet to experience a lot of fascinating things and feel the friendly, warmth of the Muong ethnic people.
Thanks to the effective exploitation of natural landscape and the cultural diversity of ethnic minorities, Hoa Binh province has become an attractive destination for tourists seeking experiences and exploration.
The Department of Cultural Heritage has just coordinated with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province to organize a training on implementing the model of the cultural heritage connected in the cultural tourism journey in Cao Phong and Lac Son districts.
The Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district, is endowed with pristine natural landscape, and Dao Tien ethnic minority community in the village preserves rich cultural heritage, including traditional housing, clothing, language, scripts, customs, and daily life practices. Since the community-based tourism model was introduced in the locality, these traditional cultural values have been further preserved and promoted.