VNAT to post “Travel to love - Seas beckon” video to spur tourism
Vietnam’s stunning seas and islands will be brought closer to both domestic and foreign visitors with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) posting the “Travel to love - Seas beckon” video on YouTube on April 6 as part of its “Discover Vietnam” programme, the administration announced on April 2.
“Travel to love - Seas beckon” video popularises gorgeous beaches across the nation. (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam’s stunning seas and islands will be brought closerto both domestic and foreign visitors with the Vietnam National Administrationof Tourism (VNAT) posting the “Travel to love - Seas beckon” video on YouTubeon April 6 as part of its “Discover Vietnam” programme, the administrationannounced on April 2.
The release of the video comes as the country’s battered tourism industry preparesfor a summer comeback.
It aims to promote domestic tourism in the context of COVID-19 being largelybrought under control around the country.
VNAT earlier launched the “Vietnam: Travel to love - Country, people” and “Vietnam:Travel to love - Cultural and cuisine destination” videos, which attractedmillions of visits in a very short period of time.
In the “Discover Vietnam” programme are many famous and influential YouTubecontent creators with a large number of subscribers, such as H’Hen Nie, Chan LaCa, Khoai Lang Thang, Helly Tong, and Fly Around Vietnam. Each content creatoracts as an “online tour guide” to explore the beauty of Vietnamese culture,cuisine, people, and nature. After each trip, content creators share videos ontheir personal YouTube channels and VNAT’s official YouTube channel at: //www.youtube.com/vietnamtourismmedia.
YouTube is the leading online video sharing platform today, with about 2billion users each month, and is an important source of information for nearly60 percent of global travellers in finding travel inspiration, choosing destinations,and sharing their experience.
The “Discover Vietnam” programme is being carried out by VNAT with support fromGoogle and Vinpearl.
On the same day, VNAT called for votes for Vietnam’s tourism at the WorldTravel Awards 2021, at www.worldtravelawards.com.Voting will close on August 16.
Vietnam has been nominated in various categories this year, including Asia’sLeading Destination 2021, Asia’s Leading Heritage Destination 2021, Asia’s LeadingCity Break Destination 2021, and Asia’s Leading Cultural Destination 2021./.
As COVID-19 cases have been on the decline around the world and vaccination programmes have been rolled out in many countries, agencies and businesses at home and abroad are hopeful that the introduction of “vaccine passports” will allow the resumption of international fights.
The Vietnam Food Travel Map project, the first of its kind and developed by culinary artisans and experts, was unveiled during a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on April 1.
The northern province of Quang Ninh, home to the world heritage Ha Long Bay, plans to organise 88 events and programmes to promote local tourism, including 35 at provincial level and 53 at district and communal levels.
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.
“Travel to love - Seas beckon” video popularises gorgeous beaches across the nation. (Source: VNA) 
