Tourism development in the coming time must focus on improving quality of products to obtain sustainable development and high competitiveness.
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Huynh Van Ai made
the statement at a workshop in Hanoi on August 29.
He said Vietnam’s tourism has seen strong growth in recent years
with the reception of 10 million international tourists and over 62 million
domestic holiday makers in 2016. The total revenue was estimated at over VND400
trillion (US$17.6 billion).
In 2017, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has set the target of
attracting 13 million -15 million foreign visitors and posting year-on-year
growth of 30-50%, he said.
This is an ambitious goal, which requires
maximum efforts of all sectors and people to turn the tourism sector into a
spearhead economy.
Head of the Vietnam National Administration
of Tourism Nguyen Van Tuan said Vietnam served over 8.47 million overseas
holidaymakers in the first eight months of 2017.
According to the evaluation of the World
Economic Forum for 2015-2017, Vietnam’s tourism competitive edge increased
eight places to rank 67 out of the 136 global economies.
The
country is moving to build itself as a safe and environmentally-friendly
destination to lure more visitors both at home and abroad in the future.
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.
