Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) — Green tourism will be the main theme of the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2019, which is scheduled for March 27 – 30 in Hanoi. Organised by Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA), the annual expo has so far received registration from businesses and travel management agencies across 39 provinces and cities nationwide as well as 22 countries and territories worldwide. Participating booths are expected to offer more than 18,000 tour packages and 40,000 air tickets with special discounts at the event. The mart also covers forums, including one on green tourism, which will attract some 1,000 participants from public agencies, businesses and universities. A forum on Vietnam’s outbound tourism will discuss hot topics in sending tourists overseas, in the context of the number of Vietnamese travelling to foreign countries increasing by 15-20 percent annually. A forum on tourism jobs will also take place, with … [Read more...] about Vietnam International Travel Tourism Mart 2019 spotlights green trend
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First Travel & Tourism Summit looks at problems of Vietnam tourism
Foreign tourists in HCM City. (Photo: vietnamhotel.org.vn) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Various problems in Vietnam’s tourism sector were discussed by experts at the first Travel & Tourism Summit that began in Hanoi on December 5. The event gathers some 1,500 participants including CEOs from leading groups in the world, domestic and foreign tourism experts and nearly 1,000 enterprises. Participants will hear reports and analyses by leaders in domestic and foreign tourism. At the first session, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Quang Tung admitted Vietnam needs to re-structure the sector. “In 1990, the country received 250,000 foreign tourists while in 2017, it welcomed more than 13 million foreign visitors and 73 million domestic tourists,” he said. “So from 1990 to 2017, the number of foreign tourists increased 52 times while domestic tourists increased 72 times.” However, Vietnam just ranked 67th of 136 economies and fifth in … [Read more...] about First Travel & Tourism Summit looks at problems of Vietnam tourism
Travel & Tourism Summit 2018 seeks development measures
Held by the National Private Economic Development Research Board in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board (TAB), and the Tourism Association; the event was part of Vietnam Economic Forum directed by the Prime Minister and chairman of the PM's Board of Private Economic Development Research. The forum aims to discuss key issues and strategy regarding Vietnam's macro-economy. Vietnam’s tourism sector has lately made great strides with 30 percent increase in international visitor number and construction of resorts, amusement parks meeting world standard. However, the sector, considered as the country’s key industry, is facing challenges when Vietnam is moving towards digital economy. Accordingly, the summit was aimed to find restructuring measures with the orientation of sustainable development. The two-day event drew participation of nearly 1,500 delegates including CEOs from world corporations, local and … [Read more...] about Travel & Tourism Summit 2018 seeks development measures
Deals worth US$2 billion to be signed at Việt Nam Travel Tourism Summit
The Việt Nam Travel & Tourism Summit will be held on December 5-6 to promote national tourism and seek opportunities to co-operate with foreign partners. — Photo toquoc.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Contracts worth US$2 billion will be signed between Vietnamese and international partners during the first Việt Nam Travel & Tourism Summit. The event will take place at the Intercontinental Landmark72 Hotel in Hà Nội from December 5-6 in the framework of the Việt Nam Economic Forum (ViEF) 2018. It is expected to attracts 1,500 guests including managers, business operators, billionaires and experts. The summit is being hosted by the Private Sector Development Committee (PSD), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), the Việt Nam Tourism Advisory Board (TAB), and VnExpress newspaper. Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc will moderate the sessions and witness the signing ceremonies between … [Read more...] about Deals worth US$2 billion to be signed at Việt Nam Travel Tourism Summit
Hanoi to host first Vietnam Travel & Tourism Summit
The first Vietnam Travel & Tourism Summit will take place at the Intercontinental Landmark72 hotel on December 5-6. (Photo: vnexpress.net) Hanoi (VNA) – The first Vietnam Travel & Tourism Summit will take place at the Intercontinental Landmark72 hotel in Hanoi on December 5-6 in the framework of the Vietnam Economic Forum (ViEF) 2018. Held by the board for private economic development research (IV Board under the Government’s Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform), the online newspaper VnExpress and the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board (TAB), the event is expected to draw 1,500 guests, who are managers, business operators and scholars. To enhance international cooperation and popularise local tourism, the organising board has invited leaders of renowned tourism and service groups like Australia’s Flight Centre, Virgin, Japan’s H.I.S and Singaporean Banyan Tree. The forum offers opportunities for domestic and foreign businesses to … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host first Vietnam Travel & Tourism Summit