A beach in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province. (Photo: VNA)
Khanh Hoa (VNA) – Some 200businesses and experts discussed developing tourism in the central province ofKhanh Hoa at a seminar in Nha Trang city on August 4.
Speaking at the event, Tran Son Hai, Vice Chairman of the Khanh Hoa People’s Committee, said local tourismhas recorded high growth over the past year but shortcomings remain.
According to him, these shortcomingsincluded tourism products lacking diversity, service quality not meetingtourists’ demand, restrictions in tourism promotion and low quality humanresources.
Hai asked the provincial Tourism Departmentto work with relevant agencies to restructure the sector to make Nha Trang –Khanh Hoa a mark in Vietnamese and global tourism maps.
Nguyen Truong Son, a business developmentexecutive at the Crystal Bay group, shared solutions to connecting naturalheritage areas between the northeast and central regions, and between Ha LongBay and My Son Sanctuary as well as the Champa cultural regions of Nha Trangand Ninh Thuan province.
Son said despite differences, once theseareas are successfully connected they will bring more diverse experiences forvisitors, particularly foreigners. He added the solution also helps localitiesinvolved in capitalising on their tourism potential and improves competivenessand added value.
Participants discussed matters including howto increase environmental quality and service quality for maximum exploitationof local tourism.
They suggested carrying out market researchon foreign tourists, tourist markets and tourism products.
In the first six months of 2018, Khanh Hoawelcomed 3.2 million staying visitors, of which more than 1.5 million wereforeigners, up nearly 60 percent year on year.
The entire province currently runs 684accommodation facilities with about 31,700 rooms.-VNA
Khanh Hoa is holding several activities to introduce the beauty of its landscapes and people to int'l delegates to the APEC First Senior Officials' Meeting in Nha Trang city from Feb 18 – Mar 3.
Khanh Hoa targets to receive 5.5 million tourist arrivals this year, up 17 percent from 2016, including 1.7 million foreigners, according to a recently-approved action plan of the tourism sector.
The central coastal province of Khanh Hoa welcomed more than 2.6 million tourists in the first half of 2017, up 22 percent from the same period last year.
The central province of Khanh Hoa, on December 23, hosted its 2 millionth international tourist of the year, who landed on a VietJet Air plane from Incheon, the Republic of Korea.
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.
A beach in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province. (Photo: VNA) 
