A corner of Ha Tien town, Kien Giang province (Source: VNA) Kien Giang (VNA) - The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang plans to spend 17 billion VND (around 734,000 USD) on organizing investment, trade and tourism promotion activities both at home and abroad in 2019. According to the provincial Tourism, Commerce and Investment Promotion Centre, the local authorities will hold conferences to call for more investment into Kien Giang and arrange dialogues with enterprises to seek feedback about the investment environment. Local enterprises, especially those operating in the fields of agriculture, food processing and tourism, are encouraged to join trade and tourism fairs in and outside the province, as well as those abroad, thus introducing and seeking markets for their products. Delegations representing local firms will be helped to participate in exhibitions and fairs, conferences and forums in Asia and Europe, to seek ways to expand tourism markets and further promote trade and … [Read more...] about Kien Giang accelerates investment, trade, tourism promotion
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Investment, tourism promotion conference to kick off in Hue
Investment, tourism promotion conference to kick off in Hue By Nhan Tam A visitor watches the sea from a tourism project in Lang Co, Thua Thien-Hue Province. Lang Co is a potential destination for investors – PHOTO: NHAN TAM DANANG – A conference on promoting investment and tourism of the central region in Vietnam is scheduled for February 15-16 in the central city of Hue. The conference is expected to gather 500 delegates who are leaders from the Government, ministries, departments and the key economic zone in the central region, as well as representatives of international organizations, local and foreign investors. It is held to analyze and evaluate current conditions and the potential for growth of the region’s tourism sector; and to collect suggestions on orientations, policies and creative solutions to develop the regional tourism. In addition, the event is aimed to strengthen connection in terms of tourism promotion among localities in the region. The … [Read more...] about Investment, tourism promotion conference to kick off in Hue
Quang Binh province’s tourism promotion program launched in HCMC
Quang Binh has a lot of development potential in the tourism sector. The province is known as the kingdom of caves in the country. Several caves have been explored, such as Son Doong, En, Thien Duong, Phong Nha, Tien Son, Toi. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh is one of the most spectacular wilderness sites in South East Asia and one of the 2 largest limestone regions in the world. It was recognized as a World Heritage site for the second time for its ecological system and biodiversity at the 39th session of the World Heritage Committee in Bonn, Germany in 2015. The first time was in 2003 for its geological and geomorphologic values. It is home of more than magnificent 300 caves and ranks among the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam, including the world's largest cave, Son Doong; the world's 3rd largest cave, En cave; and the longest dry cave in Asia, Thien Duong (Paradise) Cave The provincial authorities expect to receive about 3.9 … [Read more...] about Quang Binh province’s tourism promotion program launched in HCMC
Cao Bằng organises meeting on investment, trade, tourism promotion
Bản Giốc Waterfall in Cao Bằng Province. The province will organise a meeting on investment, trade and tourism promotion. - Photo congthuong.vnViet Nam News CAO BẲNG — The northern mountainous province of Cao Bằng will organise a conference on November 25 to promote its investment, trade and tourism potential. Director of the provincial Department of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Thái Hà said this will be a chance for Cao Bằng to tap into its agricultural and forestry potential and make use of the advantages of a border province with international border gates and crossing points, which are favourable for trading activities between Việt Nam and its biggest trade partner – China. Local authorities will also grant investment approval and registration certificates to 16 projects with total registered capital of VNĐ4.2 trillion (US$181 million) at this event. Hà said Cao Bằng has specified about 30 … [Read more...] about Cao Bằng organises meeting on investment, trade, tourism promotion
Capital shortage hampers tourism promotion
(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
Efforts to improve tourism promotion activities
With more than 10 millions foreign visitors recorded in 2017, Vietnam ranks high in the most prominent tourism market. To achieve this outstanding result, tourism promotion activities play a vital part. However, much is needed to be done to improve the work. Quang Ninh province which is rich in tourism development advantages, has focused on investing and building a brand for the local tourism. After various efforts, Quang Ninh Department of Tourism admits that with small-scale investment and limited promotion capabilities, it is tough to bring Vietnam tourism status to a new level. “In the progress of promoting for local tourism, sometimes many localities don’t report back to the National Administration of Tourism and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It leads to the problem in which information is mismatche,” said Trinh Dang Thanh, Deputy Head of Quang Ninh Department of Tourism The financial aspect is also mentioned; the annual budget used for … [Read more...] about Efforts to improve tourism promotion activities
New fund to boost tourism promotion
Tourism promotional campaigns in Việt Nam will be boosted with the establishment of Việt Nam Tourism Development Fund (VTDF), an official said. Foreign visitors in Hội An ancient Town. Tourism promotional campaigns in Việt Nam will be boosted with the establishment of Việt Nam Tourism Development Fund (VTDF). - Photo nld.vn Nguyễn Văn Tuấn, General Director of the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), said the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism had submitted a project on the establishment of the VTDF to the Prime Minister for approval. He said the formation of the VTDF, possibly in the second quarter of this year, would solve obstacles in tourism promotions caused by a lack of funding. The objective of the fund is to boost investment in promotion, product development, training of human resources, and improvement of institutional capacity in the tourism sector, he said. “The budget for tourism development … [Read more...] about New fund to boost tourism promotion
Vietnam’s tourism promoted at world’s largest travel show
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
Hanoi continues tourism promotion on CNN channels
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
Culture is key to Hanoi tourism promotion
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