The Mekong Delta is one of the best-known regions of Vietnam, globally recognized for its agriculture, tourism, and diverse cultures. The area is an ideal destination for ecotourism, resort tourism, and exploration tourism. Though much progress has been made in its development, this has fallen well short of potential. “At its best, the Mekong can be a tourism gem for Vietnam, measured alongside some of the world’s great river-based tourism destinations such as the Nile Delta in Egypt, which creates millions of jobs for the economy and provides funding to preserve natural and cultural heritages,” Mr. Christopher Lewis Malone, Global Head of Economic Development at BCG, told the signing ceremony. “On the other hand, if not managed correctly, the Mekong Delta could quickly become a security issue for Vietnam due to environmental degradation and loss of livelihoods in local communities. The time has come for an immediate intervention that sets the Delta on a new … [Read more...] about Novaland & BCG to develop Mekong Delta tourism
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Local authorities to tap central region’s river tourism potential
Danang People's Committee have issued a plan to develop river tourism during the 2019-2021 period. They called for investments into ports, wharves and boats at tourism destinations. At first, they will upgrade Han River Port and Thu Thanh River Port. The city authorities will temporarily let businesses open services like picnics and call for investments to build new tour boats that can cruise overnight in Danang Bay. Son Tra Peninsula will invest in coral reef diving, and tours to traditional villages where tourists can shop and enjoy local food. Dao Dang Cong Trung, director of Danang Ocean Tour said this might be a breakthrough to boost the city's tourism sector and local authorities should have firms with administrative procedures to get permits to build boats more quickly. Hoi An is the best in exploiting river tourism in Quang Nam Province. However, Nguyen Van Son, vice chairman of Hoi An People's Committee, said the city's potential was still untapped. Hoi An and My Son … [Read more...] about Local authorities to tap central region’s river tourism potential
Can Tho launches tourism portal & app
The website www.canthotourism.vn and the app “Can Tho Tourism”, available on Google’s CHPlay and the AppStore in English and Vietnamese, provide tourists with useful information on the city such as its history, culture, and attractions. With artificial intelligence (AI), 3D sightseeing, and virtual reality (VR), the app allows visitors and users to take virtual visit to sites and quickly make bookings, locate destinations, and navigate via its interactive map. It also recommends a list of prestigious accommodation providers, travel companies, restaurants, and shops, as well as diverse itineraries with a focus on relaxation, food, family activities, landscapes, and history, etc. Other useful information such as the weather, a 24/7 hotline, ATMs, exchange rates, hospitals, and gas stations are also available. News and arts and entertainment events also allow tourists to fully prepare before their trip. Along with helping tourists, the tourism portal and app also … [Read more...] about Can Tho launches tourism portal & app
Vietnam named Asia’s Leading Destination for second year in row
Nguyen Trung Khanh, head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, receives an award at the World Travel Awards Asia and Oceania 2019 on Phu Quoc Island off southern Kien Giang Province on October 12, 2019. Photo: N.Binh / Tuoi Tre National carrier Vietnam Airlines, conglomerate Vingroup, tourist company Vietravel, and some other representatives from Vietnam also won many awards in different categories. … [Read more...] about Vietnam named Asia’s Leading Destination for second year in row
Ethnic minority man makes community tourism new specialty of Son La
Secluded Islet's only household offers homestay for visitors When Nguyen Van Long was 26 years old, he moved to Nam Bau Islet in the middle of a lake in the southern province of Dong Nai. Nothing unusual about that, but at the time he was the only person there. … [Read more...] about Ethnic minority man makes community tourism new specialty of Son La
Vietnam emerges as attractive destination for luxurious foreign cruisers
The country ranked sixth among the regional countries most visited by cruise ships in 2017, following Japan, China, the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Malaysia. “Vietnam has become an increasingly popular destination for our guests from the US, Australia and Europe, as well as from Asian countries, and cruising is one of the best ways to explore this magnificent part of the world”, said Farriek Tawfik, Director of the Southeast Asia at Princess Cruises, a cruise line owned by the US Carnival Corporation & PLC. The Southeast Asian country poses huge potential for cruise travel. The nation has become an apple of foreign cruisers thanks to the growing population of the middle and affluent class which is expected to double in size between now and 2020, to 33 million, or one third of the country’s population. Farriek Tawfik said that cruise demand in the country surged 126% during 2012-2016, the strongest growth recorded in the Asian region. Quoting statistics from … [Read more...] about Vietnam emerges as attractive destination for luxurious foreign cruisers
