The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the People’s Committee of central Quang Nam province on December 22 organised a ceremony to wrap up the Visit Vietnam Year-Quang Nam 2022 and launch the National Startup Year 2023.
A performance at the ceremony to wrap up the Visit Vietnam Year-Quang Nam 2022. (Photo: VNA)
Quang Nam (VNA) ) – The Ministry of Cultur📖e, Sports and Tourism and the People’s Committee of central Quang Nam province on December 22 organised a ceremony to wrap up the Visit Vietnam Year-Quang Nam 2022 and launch the National Startup Year2023.
Speaking atthe event, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Le Tri Thanhsaid that throughout the Visit Vietnam Year 2022, more than 210 events took placeacross Vietnam, of which 73 events were organised in Quang Nam province. He said thesuccess of the Visit Vietnam Year-Quang Nam 2022 contributed to Vietnam’s tourismachievements this year with 3.5 million foreign visitors and 101.3 milliondomestic tourists. Thecountry’s tourism revenue reached about 495 trillion VND (nearly 21 billionUSD). Particularly,in 2022, Quang Nam welcomed nearly 4.8 million visitors, 13 timeshigher than the figure last year. The province gained 3.8 trillion VND fromtourism, eight times higher than the amount of 2021. Social incomes from tourism areestimated at 8.9 trillion VND. DeputyMinister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Doan Van Viet said that the Visit Vietnam Year 2022 helped improve awareness of the role of tourism in socio-economicdevelopment. Culturaland tourism activities towards "green" and sustainability have beeneffectively promoted while many projects were invested and completed, helping to attract international and domestic tourists, he said.
The "Visit Vietnam Year" flag is transferred to the south-central province of Binh Thuan that will host the Visit Vietnam Year 2023. (Photo: VNA)
The south-central province of Binh Thuan will host the Visit Vietnam Year 2023 with thetheme “Binh Thuan – Green convergence”. Meanwhile,Quang Nam province will host the National Startup Year 2023 with the theme“Spreading the startup spirit”. Theevent aims to create a start-up culture, arousing the entrepreneurship spirit, forming a sustainable national innovation startup ecosystem, andconnecting startups with the One Commune-One Product (OCOP) programme andtypical industrial and rural products./.
The Visit Vietnam Year 2023 will be hosted by the south central province of Binh Thuan with a wide range of activities under the theme of “Binh Thuan – Green convergence”.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 21 asked ministries, agencies, localities and businesses to take into consideration the diversity of the products, markets and supply chains while seeking ways to boost the tourism sector.
A photo contest themed “Amazing Vietnam” was launched in Hanoi on December 21, aiming to promote the country’s tourism industry post COVID-19 as well as to attract more domestic and international tourists.
Vietjet has resumed the non-stop services from Vietnam’s two tourism destinations of Da Lat and Can Tho to the capital city of the Republic of Korea - Seoul, just in time for the Christmas holidays.
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.
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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.
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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 performance at the ceremony to wrap up the Visit Vietnam Year-Quang Nam 2022. (Photo: VNA) 
The "Visit Vietnam Year" flag is transferred to the south-central province of Binh Thuan that will host the Visit Vietnam Year 2023. (Photo: VNA) 
