The International Tourism Fair was held in HCMC last September by the tourism ministry and the city. Originally meant to attract visitors to the country, the fair, over the last 14 years, has instead become a place for foreign tourism agencies to find outbound Vietnamese tourists. At Japan and South Korea's tourism booths, guests get to try on traditional costumes. The Japanese booth was the biggest one this year. It and those of Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea dazzled with their modern design and eye-catching images that drew visitors like a magnet. The Cambodian booth had an idol of a four-sided god and a full-sized replica of a temple, and entertained visitors with non-stop music and dance performances. The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism's (VNAT) booth on the other hand barely distinguished itself from last year with the agency thinking large photos of tourist attractions would suffice. Meagre tourism promotion budget At many meetings, VNAT leaders said the … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism hamstrung by lack of funds for marketing
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First-ever Vietnam Tourism Summit draws many foreign firms
The Hanoitimes - Under the 2018 Vietnam Economic Forum’s framework, the Vietnam Travel and Tourism Summit will take place in Hanoi between December 5 and 6. More than 1,500 delegates, 500 CEOs from a large foreign companies, and 300 experts are expected to attend the 2018 Vietnam Travel and Tourism Summit, the first of its kind in the country. Foreign enterprises that will attend the forum include Flight Centre Group (Australia), Virgin Group (the UK), H.I.S Group (Japan), TUI Hotels and Resorts (Germany), Minor Group (Thailand), among others. First-ever Vietnam Travel and Tourism Summit expects to welcome over 1,500 delegates. Photo: VGP The event is hosted by the Private Sector Development Committee (PSD), and co-organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board (TAB), and VnExpress newspaper, with the support of Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The forum aims to analyze and discuss current challenges facing … [Read more...] about First-ever Vietnam Tourism Summit draws many foreign firms
Vietnam tourism captures attention at World Travel Market 2018
Vietnamese and foreign partners discuss at the booth of Vietnam Airlines at the World Travel Market 2018 in London (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – Vietnam’s tourism at the World Travel Market 2018 (WTM) in London from November 5-7 was able to capture attention from visitors to the event. Deputy Director General of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong said participants at a press briefing on Vietnam at the WTM were impressed by the growth rate of 20-30 percent of Vietnam tourism, as well as by new tourism products introduced by Vietnamese travel agencies at this year’s event. Vietnamese travel businesses attending the 2018 WTM said their stalls attracted large number of visitors, noting that they were excited about the results of their meetings with customers and partners during the three-day event. Huong attributed the success of the travel agencies to their efforts to constantly offer new services and products with … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism captures attention at World Travel Market 2018
Vietnam tourism makes a breakthrough from Industry 4.0
The Hanoitimes - In the survey conducted by Q & Me, a Vietnam`s market research service, in 2017, 88% of Vietnamese searched online travel information, of which 35% used the Internet for tourist information. Using 4.0 technology is an opportunity for Vietnam to make breakthroughs in the tourims industry, the information was announced by Deputy Director General of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Ha Van Sieu at the seminar with theme “Number conversion in tourism development”. The event as part of the series of events The Guide Awards 2018 by the Vietnam Economic Times. Vietnam tourism makes a breakthrough from Industry 4.0. Instead of customers looking for destination information on book, newspaper as before, today travel information is reaching out to the customers. According to Q & Me's survey conducted in 2017, a market research service in Vietnam, 88% of Vietnamese search online travel information, including 35% … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism makes a breakthrough from Industry 4.0
Kuwait magazine publishes special page on Vietnam tourism
The Hanoitimes - Many kinds of Vietnam tourism promotion activities have been implemented in Kuwait. The Times Kuwait magazine has published a special page on Vietnam tourism with theme “Vietnam: splendid nature, diverse culture”. In this special page, Times Kuwait has introduced major cities and destinations in Vietnam, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Nha Trang, and Mekong Delta, Ha Long Bay, My Son Sanctuary, etc. Kuwait magazine publishes special page on Vietnam tourism. Photo: Toquoc.vn The leading Kuwait English newspaper also suggests some activities that should not be missed for first time visitors to Vietnam such as Cu Chi tunnels, cyclo rides, shopping at local markets, etc. According to Vietnamese Ambassador to Kuwait Trinh Minh Manh, this is the first step of a 12-day trip, starting November 1 to Vietnam, by travel blogger Kuwait Hani Mousawi. With Instagram's current account of more than 100,000 followers, the trip is expected to … [Read more...] about Kuwait magazine publishes special page on Vietnam tourism