45,000 USD to be granted for e-tourism marketing initiatives
One billion VND (45,000 USD) will be granted for e-tourism initiatives to promote Vietnam ’s tourism to international markets, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.
Illustrative image (Photo:smartvillagetech)Individuals and units are invited to propose online tourism marketing ideas based on cutting-edged information technology foundation, aiming at target markets before September 20.
Vietnam is considered one of the safest destinations in the region, with great potential in tourism. E-marketing has become necessary and an effective tourism promotion method in improving tourism markets, including Vietnam.
Director of the European Union- funded Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development Programme (EU-ESRT) Vu Quoc Tri said that tourism promotion activities in Vietnam have been carried out independently between state bodies and companies, hindering their efficiency.
He said that in modern tourism, E-marketing is an effective tool.
The annual “Google travel study” revealed that the proportion of tourists using the internet has increased remarkably, hence the benefits that E-marketing could bring are undeniable, he added.-VNA
You should also see
InfographicCommemoration of Hung Kings - Gathering the spirit of patriotism
The Commemoration of the Hung Kings and the Hung Kings Temple Festival are among the most important festivals of the year for Vietnamese people. The worship of the Hung Kings is not only part of the cultural identity of the Vietnamese community but has also transcended national boundaries to become an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
See more
Culture - Sports
CNN names Vietnamese dumpling among world’s tastiest
Banh bot loc (Vietnamese tapioca dumpling), a specialty originating from the former imperial capital of Hue, has been selected as one of the world’s 35 tastiest dumplings by CNN.
Travel
Vietnam Airlines to double flight frequency for 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory
Vietnam Airlines will operate three flights daily between Hanoi and Dien Bien from May 3 to 8, in response to the northwestern province's upcoming grand celebration of the 70th Dien Bien Phu Victory anniversary (May 7, 1954-2024).
Travel
Sun World Ba Na Hills - A fairyland in Da Nang
Ba Na Hills is a clear testament to the role of the private economy in the development of tourism in Da Nang as well as the city’s economy as a whole. Sun World Ba Na Hills was honoured in 2023 at the World Travel Awards as “Asia’s Leading Theme Park”.
Travel
Da Lat night train service offers unique tourist experience
The Da Lat - Trai Mat railway night services, launched on April 14, promise a new experience for passengers to gain a better sense of the enchanting beauty of Da Lat at night - a popular mountain resort town in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.
Travel
“Golden” chance to start domestic tourism boom
The upcoming National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1) holidays, which spans five days from April 27 to May 1 and marks the start of the peak season, will provide a "golden" chance for the tourism sector to promote growth through domestic and international travelling activities.
