Smart tourism - a lever to develop Hanoi’s non-smoke industry
The Hanoi Department of Tourism and the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group’s Hanoi branch (VNPT Hanoi) have worked together to carry out a smart tourism project with a view to promoting the capital city’s non-smoke industry.
The Temple of Literature is among top tourist attractions in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi Department of Tourism and the VietnamPosts and Telecommunications Group’s Hanoi branch (VNPT Hanoi) have workedtogether to carry out a smart tourism project with a view to promoting thecapital city’s non-smoke industry.
Both sides completed the update of the tourism department’s database managementsystem, which provides competent authorities and visitors with information about3,494 qualified lodging facilities, 20 standard restaurants, seven standardentertainment zones, and one qualified sport area.
Besides, information about 1,346 domestic and international travel agents,5,722 tour guides, 10 foreign travel representative offices, and 10 touristsites are also available on the system.
Under the project, the Visit Hanoi application has been developed and pilotedon IOS and Android, allowing users to get access to information about standouttourism events, destinations and tourism services in the city. The tourismdepartment is cooperating with VNPT Hanoi in building the Myhanoi applicationon App Store and Google Store.
In addition, the e-portals “sodulich.hanoi.gov.vn” and “tourism.hanoi.gov.vn”are completed and available in Vietnamese, English and French, updatinginformation about state management on tourism and operation of travel firms.
The tourism department and VNPT Hanoi has also put free wifi in operation in 12tourist spots, including the pedestrian space around Hoan Kiem Lake, Huong SonLandscape Complex in My Duc district, Bat Trang ceramics village in Gia Lamdistrict, Duong Lam ancient village in Son Tay town and Co Do artist village inBa Vi district.
Furthermore, the automatic guiding system has been launched for visitors to keytourist attractions like Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the Temple of Literatureand Vietnam Women’s Museum./.
The Tourism Department of Hanoi has asked international travel companies to stop receiving tourists from areas with confirmed outbreaks of the novel coronavirus, and suspend outbound trips to epidemic-hit regions as part of its efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
Historical and cultural relic sites as wells as tourist destinations in Hanoi will be closed to visitors and cultural activities at those sites suspended as part of the capital city’s preventive measures against the threat of the novel coronavirus (nCoV).
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 Temple of Literature is among top tourist attractions in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) 
