Nha Trang beach, a popular destination in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – The tourism sector is focusing on developing high-quality human resources in order to become a spearhead economy.
The industry needs around 870,000 workers by 2020 and strives to record an annual growth of 7 percent between 2016 and 2020.
Its personnel demand is twice or three times higher than that of other key sectors like education, health care and finance.
In 2016, the country has around 156 training facilities, which annually provide 15,000 personnel for the market in c🍸omparison with a demand of 40,000 workers.
This is attributed to the shortage of skilled teachers at universities and colleges and an imbalance between theory and practice, experts said.
Director of Hanoitourism travel agency Luu Duc Ke said the Law on Tourism 2005 has only a few lines mentioning the development of human resources. In fact, it needs revision and adjustment to meet the social demand.
Pham Trung Luong from the Institute for Tourism Development Research suggested building a project to set up an international-standard Tourism Academy or Tourism University in Vietnam to train skilled workers.
Dean of the School of Tourism under the Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics Nguyen Duc Tri recommended businesses facilitate students’ apprenticeship and focus on quality, not quantity.
To improve the human resources quality, the Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) has established a tourism training association to increase management capacity at training facilities as well as competitiveness of its members.
At a recent national conference on tourism development in the central province of Quang Nam, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc required tourism departments at universities and colleges to improve training quality.
He urged the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social A𓄧ffairs and the Ministry of Education and Training to recognise the national Tourism Occupation Standards and implement th꧟e ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals.-VNA
Representatives of ten international sponsors took part in a roundtable meeting in Hanoi on January 28 to discuss their coordination in support of responsible tourism in Vietnam.
Vietnam has become a spotlight in the global tourism map thanks to the country’s extensive and intensive integration in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), an official said.
A tourism training association of Vietnam was set up at a congress in Ho Chi Minh City on August 1 with a view to fostering manpower development in the industry.
Localities like Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, and Ninh Binh, when reorganised, could form a new growth pole, leveraging their combined potential in ecological, historical, and spiritual tourism.
Gulf News, one of two English-language daily publications in the Persian Gulf region, listed the main reasons for its destination picks as being a mix of iconic cities, cultural treasures, tropical escapes, and foodie havens.
With the country rapidly advancing its plan to merge provincial-level administrative units, set to be completed by mid-August, the tourism industry, along with other sectors, is presented with challenges but also significant opportunities for innovation and sustainable growth in the era of the nation's rise.
Located at an altitude of over 1,500 metres above sea level, Sapa is dubbed the “Switzerland of Vietnam” for its temperate climate, breathtaking scenery, and European-inspired architecture.
A quick search for “Vietnam is calling” on TikTok reveals a myriad of clips capturing the excitement of visitors setting off for Vietnam, with short videos showing tourists holding their passports, wheeling their suitcases through airports or exploring Vietnam’s scenic landscapes, diverse cuisine and unique culture - all set to upbeat, catchy soundtracks.
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.
Nha Trang beach, a popular destination in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa (Photo: VNA)
