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The Government also expects to make Viet Nam among 50 nations with the highest tourism competitiveness in the world within the next five years. The tourism sector is projected to create around 5.5-6 million jobs, including two million direct jobs and bring about total revenue of US$77-80 bilion annually, contributing 12-14 percent to the national gross domestic product. The country will strive to lure at least 35 million foreign arrivals and 120 million domestic holiday makers by 2025. In the following five years, the Government sets goal to make tourism a spearhead and sustainable economic sector and become one of 30 countries in the world with the best tourism competitiveness. Total tourism revenue is expected to increase to US$130-135 billion, contributing 15-17 percent to the GDP, and generate around 8.5 million, including three million direct jobs. Inbound tourists are projected to grew 8-10 percent annually to at least 50 million, according to the strategy approved by Prime … [Read more...] about Vietnam expects to be among three leading tourist destinations in SEA by 2025

To reach the cave, you will have to pass through Doong - a small hamlet inhabited by Bru-Van Kieu people, where about 40 people are living separately in the core area of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. The life of locals here is very difficult because the area is completely isolated from the outside society. … [Read more...] about Amazing travel experience at Hang En in Quang Binh

A representative of the creators said that this slanting alley was specifically chosen because of its humble and habitual nature that most people overlook when mentioning the misty town. Instead, praises concentrate on the ancient villas and cathedral and their charm whilst neglecting the aging slopes, alleys, and winding stairs that link the streets of Da Lat. … [Read more...] about Lick of paint rebirths iconic Da Lat slope

After setting up camps and watching the sun drop below the horizon, tourists often commence barbecues at this spectacular high altitude, having local dishes including grilled duck-goose crossbred, glutinous rice cake, and steamed rice rolls served with mulberry distilled liquor. This traditional drink is deemed medicinally beneficial. … [Read more...] about Binh Lieu a ‘Sa Pa’ of northeastern Vietnam

Jakarta (VNA) – The budget carrier Vietjet has officially launched a direct route linking Hanoi and Indonesia’s resort island of Bali, another step to further boost relations and cooperation between the two countries. Speaking at a ceremony in Indonesia on January 26, Vietjet management board chairman Nguyen Thanh Ha stressed the route, the first between the capital and Indonesia’s island, does not only connect the top two attractive cultural destinations in Asia but also helps intensify cooperation among the ASEAN members. For his part, Ambassador Pham Vinh Quang said the launch of the route will help passengers save up travel time and costs, thus facilitating the boost of tourism and business chances between the two nations. The daily flight will start from Hanoi at 10:00 am and arrive in Bali at 4:25 pm, and the return will start at 5:30 pm and arrive at 9:55 pm. Last year, Vietjet and the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines opened direct routes linking the … [Read more...] about Budget carrier Vietjet launches direct Hanoi – Bali route