APEC Economic Leaders’ Week “Golden chance” for Vietnam’s tourism
The APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, which will take place in the central Da Nang city on November 6-11, will offers opportunities to promote the beauty of Vietnam’s landscapes and people, especially destinations in the central region, to international friends.
Delegates of APEC member economies tour ancient Hoi An city of Quang Nam provine (Source: VNA)
Hanoi(VNA) – The APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, which will take place in the centralDa Nang city on November 6-11, will offers opportunities to promote the beautyof Vietnam’s landscapes and people, especially destinations in the centralregion, to international friends.
A wide range of tourism programmes have been developed to serve tourists duringthe Week such as tours connecting local renowned destinations, including NguHanh Son Mountain, Museum of Cham Sculpture, Son Tra peninsula, the ancient HoiAn city and Hue citadel, Than Tai Mountain, and night boat tours on the HanRiver.
Besides, the municipal Department of Tourism prepared about 13,000 rooms atseaside resorts and hotels to serve the Week, while providing staff and chefsof hote♉ls and restaurants with profess💧ional training.
Head of theVietnam National Tourism Administration Nguyen Van Tuan said the APEC event isa “golden chance” to promote Vietnam as an open and friendly country.
A research of Assoc. Prof., Dr Pham Trung Luong from the Vietnam Environmentand Sustainable Development Institute showed that APEC economies have becomeattractive and friendly destinations for tourists in recent years. In 2015, theregion served 396 million visitors, or 33 percent of total holidaymakers o🌠f theworl🉐d, generating revenue exceeding 598 billion USD and accounting for 44.5percent of the world’s tourism revenue.
The World TourismOrganisation of the United Nations forecast that the Asia-Pacific region willreceive 27 percent of the world’s tourists by 2020.
The APEC EconomicLeaders’ Week is expected to bring together heads of state and som🔯e 10,000delegates from 21 APEC member economies.
Established in 1989,APEC comprises 21 economies, namely Australia; Brunei; Canada; Chile; China;Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Japan; the Republic of Korea; Malaysia; Mexico;New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Peru; the Philippines; Russia; Singapore;Chinese Taipei; Thailand; the United States; and Vietnam. Vietnam joined APEC in1998, and hosted APEC in 2006.-VNA
A send-off ceremony for security forces and a counter-terrorism exercise to protect security at the coming APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Da Nang city were held on October 24.
The number of visitors increased by 4.1% compared to the same period last year, while total tourism revenue surged by 48.8%, or nearly 88% of the year’s target.
“There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises as this train rattles through historic cities and swooshes beside spectacular coastlines,” according to Lonely Planet.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Delegates of APEC member economies tour ancient Hoi An city of Quang Nam provine (Source: VNA) 
