Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien has asked the tourism sector to work harder to attract 18 million foreign tourists in 2019.
Foreign tourists at Trang An tourist site in Ninh Binh (Photo:
VNA)
The target was set at a recent conference to review the Vietnam
National Administration of Tourism’s performance in 2018 and sketch out its
plans for 2019.
Thien requested the sector to focus on tourism promotion in major markets, thus
luring more travellers from these markets and ensuring the growth in the number
of visitors.
In 2018, the Vietnamese tourism sector enjoyed impressive results with a record
15.6 million international tourists and 80 million domestic travellers. Total
revenue hit 620 trillion VND (around 26.55 billion USD).
During the year, 380 new travel firms received international business licences,
while 4,678 individuals got new tour guide licences.
Source: VNA
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, visitors from near and far are eager to come to the mountainous district of Da Bac to have unique cultural experiences such as learning to wrap traditional cakes of ethnic minorities, practicing writing ancient Tay characters or immersing themselves in the Tay melodies.
Tan Lac has great potential for tourism development. In addition, the Provincial Party Committee issued Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU, dated October 17, 2022, on building the highland communes in Tan Lac district into provincial-level tourism areas by 2030, with a vision to 2050. However, according to the assessment, implementing the goals in the spirit of Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU has had limited results.
Recognising that tourism and agriculture are local strengths, Mai Chau district is committed to building a green economy through an action program with specific pathways, achieving notable results in line with the resolution of the 26th Party Congress of the district.
With its majestic natural landscapes, diverse ethnic cultures, and numerous unique festivals, Hoa Binh province is an attractive destination that entices travellers from far and wide to explore and experience during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Being held around the 30th of the 11th lunar month right after the harvest season ends, the traditional New Year of Mong ethnic group lasts until the last day of the 12th lunar month. On this occasion, the community tourism destinations of Pa Co and Hang Kia communes (Mai Chau) attract many visitors to experience and explore the unique customs of New Year.
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