The 11th Vietnam tourism awards will be handed to 50 exemplary hotels and travel businesses at a ceremony in Hanoi later this month.

The Vietnam Tourism Association said the award will also be granted to another 15 firms who supply good tourism services, including transportation and shopping.

The award follows the former awards for the Top Ten International Tour Operators and Hotels in Vietnam .

It is aimed at encouraging hotels and travel businesses to improve the quality of products and services, develop new products and sharpen their professional skills in line with world standards.

"The more hotels and travel businesses offer world standard products and services, the more attractive the country's tourism industry will be," said association chairman Nguyen Phu Duc./.