Mauritius tourism promotion authority

The 8th Tourism Promotion Organisation for Asian-Pacific Cities (TPO) Forum will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on June 21-22, said the municipal Department of Tourism on June 15. The 8th Tourism Promotion Organization for Asian-Pacific Cities (TPO) Forum will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on June 21-22 Themed “Smart tourism”, the event is expected to draw the attendance of about 300 delegates from 25 cities of six TPO member countries. It will focus on measures to improve tourism development capacity of OTP member cities. Delegates to the event will also propose initiatives and strategies to promote the development of the tourism sector amidst the fourth industrial revolution. The forum will include two sessions on “Smart Tourism” and “Case Study Presentation by member cities on Smart Tourism,” with the participations of international speakers and experts operating the tourism field. Other programmes will be the 31th Meeting of the TPO … [Read more...] about HCM City to host Asian Pacific cities’ tourism promotion forum

(VEN) - According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), 58 of 63 provinces and cities nationwide have tourism promotion agencies. E-marketing and media promotion, along with political ties, sports and culture events and trade fairs helped Vietnam attract 12.9 million foreign visitors with revenues of VND510 trillion in 2017. Tourism promotion should be improved for higher efficiency Although it has resulted in certain achievements, tourism promotion needs to be improved. Nguyen Huu Tho, Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA), pointed out that tourism promotion remains poor, due to lack of market research and information exchange and cooperation between central and local authorities, associations and enterprises. Localities need to formulate tourism promotion plans and target specific markets, Tho said. Capital shortages are a major problem. Nguyen Ngoc Duc, head of VNAT’s Market Department, said central authorities annually allocate … [Read more...] about Capital shortage hampers tourism promotion

Tourist attractions of three central provinces of Vietnam – Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Quang Binh – were introduced in Thailand’s northeastern province of Udon Thani in a promotion programme on May 23. Central localities’ tourism promoted in Thailand The activity is part of tourism cooperation among the three localities, targeting the northeastern region of Thailand. The event drew Vietnamese Consul General in Khon Kaen Huynh Ngoc Son, representatives of the Tourism Departments of Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Quang Binh, Udon Thani tourism management agencies and about 70 Thai and Vietnamese travel firms. Outstanding natural landscape and heritage of the three provinces such as the UNESCO-recognised natural heritage of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park of Quang Binh and intangible cultural heritage of Vi Giam folk singing in Nghe An and Ha Tinh were highlighted. Tourists of Thailand and Vietnam can reach each other’s country by road, air or cruise ships, making … [Read more...] about Central localities’ tourism promoted in Thailand

The Vietnamese booth at ITB 2018. (Source: VNA) Berlin (VNA) – More than 40 leading Vietnamese tourism companies have introduced their products at ITB 2018, the world’s largest tourism trade fair that opened in Germany’s Berlin on March 7. The Vietnamese booths are set up on an area of 500 sq.m, 2.5 times larger than the area in the 2017 event, helping promote Vietnam’s image to international friends. The Vietnamese enterprises also took the occasion to advertise Vietnamese tourist destinations, seek opportunities to expand the market and exchange with their international partners. Visitors had a chance to explore Vietnam’s traditional culture through special art performances, as well as the country’s signature cuisines. The five-day fair brings together more than 10,000 travel companies from 189 countries and territories worldwide. Within the framework of the event, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), the Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s tourism promoted at world’s largest travel show

A corner of Hanoi (Photo: CNN) Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi will continue to promote its image in 2018 with the cooperation of the US’s Cable News Network (CNN). This year, CNN continues broadcast 30-second clips on Hanoi’s tourism and create a programme targeting destinations in the city, which is scheduled to be aired in June. [Hanoi, CNN see fruitful tourism promotion cooperation] The Hanoi Department of Tourism has worked with CNN since 2017, with 56 productions made so far. To date, three 30-second videos were aired on CNN’s channels in the five regions: Asia-Pacific, South Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East. Hanoi hopes to welcome 5.5 million foreigners among over 25.4 million tourists in 2018.-VNA  … [Read more...] about Hanoi continues tourism promotion on CNN channels

How has Hanoi turned its thousand-year-plus history and culture into advantages to promote tourism development?Hanoi has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a City of Peace. With its thousand-year-plus history, Hanoi considers cultural tourism products the foundation for tourism development. In recent years, the capital has created a pedestrian zone on streets around Hoan Kiem Lake, which opens from 7pm Friday to midnight Sunday every week. Free Wifi and a variety of street art forms make the pedestrian zone attractive to visitors.Hanoi has also launched its first book street on 19/12 Street in Hoan Kiem District. Other tourist destinations include a Vietnamese Ao dai space, Lan Huong Fashion House, Tan My Design, and Hanoi Culture Space at the Dong Lac Communal House, which presents traditional craft products. Travel companies are encouraged to offer tours to Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ba Dinh Square, Ho … [Read more...] about Culture is key to Hanoi tourism promotion