Quang Ninh hopes to welcome 12 million tourists in 2018
The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, which hosts the National Tourism Year 2018, hopes to welcome 12 million visitors this year, including five million foreigners, and earn 22 trillion VND.
The World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay (Source: VNA)
Quang Ninh (VNA) – The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, whichhosts the National Tourism Year 2018, hopes to welcome 12 million visitors thisyear, including five million foreigners, and earn 22 trillion VND (968 millionUSD).
Director of the provincial Department of Tourism Pham Ngoc Thuy said the agencywill cooperate closely with localities to make the National Tourism Year 2018,themed “Ha Long – Heritage, Wonder – Friendly Destination” a successful event.
It will strengthen management on tourism business environment, strengthened,particularly the operation of local travel agencies; while expanding tourist spaceand developing agricultural and community-based tourism products in a number oflocalities, including Binh Lieu, Uong Bi, Dong Trieu districts.
Besides, numerous infrastructural projects will be put into operation in 2018,such as Van Don international airport, Ha Long – Hai Phong and Ha Long – Van Donexpressways, while the construction of large-scale ecotourism complexes will belaunched in the province in the year, hoping to lure more tourists to QuangNinh.
During the New Year holidays from December 30, 2017 to January 1, 2018, theWorld Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay welcomed nearly 34,000 visitors, up 12percent from the same period last year, including 28,310 foreigners, accountingfor 83 percent of the total tourist arrivals.
In the first day of 2018, the special national relic sites of Yen Tu andTran Dynasty served 1,500 and 800 visitors, respectively.
In 2017, the province accommodated 9.87 million arrivals, including 4.28million foreigners, up 18 percent and 23 percent year on year, respectively.
The sector earned over 17.88 trillion VND (786.9 million USD), up 30 percentyear on year, and contributed 3.2 trillion VND (140.8 million USD) to the Statebudget, accounting for 11.9 percent of the local budget collection.-VNA
Bestowed with beautiful landscapes and abundant historic and cultural relic sites, the northeastern province of Quang Ninh is working to promote sustainable tourism development.
The northern province of Quang Ninh will host 50 programmes under National Tourism Year 2018 themed “Ha Long-Heritage, Wonder, Friendly Destination”, heard a press conference in Hanoi on November 6.
The National Tourism Year 2018 is an opportunity for the northern province of Quang Ninh to promote its image to international friends, said Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Long.
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.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
The World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay (Source: VNA) 
