Hanoi needs comprehensive tourism product development

Branching out tourism products is necessary to lure more tourists to the capital city of Hanoi, heard a tourism meeting held by the municipal People’s Committee on April 6.
Hanoi needs comprehensive tourism product development ảnh 1Pedestrian-only areas around Hoan Kiem Lake(Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Branching out tourism products is necessary to lure moretourists to the capital city of Hanoi, heard a tourism meeting held by themunicipal People’s Committee on April 6.

Hanoi has more than 5,000 historic cultural relic sites, including thoserecognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and CulturalOrganisation (UNESCO) like the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and a system of82 stone steles at the Temple of Literature 1,350 craft villages and variousnon-tangible cultural heritages.

However, the city lacks international-scale entertainment zones and typicaltourism packages to compete with neighbouring countries.

Creating new products and renewing available resources will help build Hanoi intoa high-quality destination, said Nguyen Van Tuan, General Director of theVietnam National Administration of Tourism.

Tourism projects have been brought to the city while further infrastructure andhuman resource development is needed to revitalise tourism sites like Hanoi’sOld Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and eco-tourism sites, Tuan stressed.

Nguyen Tien Dat, Deputy Director of TransViet Tourism Company, suggested addingcultural activities to pedestrian-only areas around Hoan Kiem Lake.

Local people should be encouraged to wear Ao Dai (traditional long dress) andfashion designers can organise Ao Dai show in the areas, he said, adding that acultural historic space should be set up through exhibitions of photos,vehicles and costumes.

Hanoi should zone off key tourism areas like Malaysia did, with Kinabalu amajor eco-tourism and Kuala Lumpur a place for meeting, incentive, conferenceand exhibition, entertainment and shopping tourism.

The city leaders agreed to support enterprises, organisations and individualsto develop tourism in the city.-VNA
VNA

See more

Travellers in a boat tour in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang (Photo: VNA)

Green transition in tourism: A challenging must-do

With joint efforts from businesses, local authorities, communities, and travellers, the road to green tourism, though not lined with roses, may be the most rewarding path forward for Vietnam’s tourism future.

At the 56th annual Malaysia MATTA Fair (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam Airlines drives tourism at Malaysia MATTA Fair

The three-day event, a premier platform for travel promotion, spotlighted Vietnam Airlines’ newly resumed Hanoi–Kuala Lumpur route and enhanced connectivity to popular destinations like Sa Pa, Ha Long, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City.

Tourists visit Sai Gon Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh City downtown. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam tourism promoted at Canadian travel, vacation show

Do Ha Thao, Secretary in charge of cultural affairs at the embassy, said that visitors show great interest in the Vietnamese booth, asking for information about tours and promotional programmes. Some of the visitors had previously been to Vietnam and wish to return.

Mui Ne beach in Binh Thuan province. (Photo: VNA)

Binh Thuan province remains tourist magnet

In the first three months, the province welcomed 2.6 million visitors, including 152,000 foreigners, up nearly 14% and 17% year-on-year, respectively. Tourism revenue surpassed 7 trillion VND, marking a year-on-year rise of 16%.

The city's booth feature an open-space design with the iconic Khue Van Cac. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi showcases cultural heritage at int’l travel mart

Hanoi is popularising its cultural heritage sites, and transforming historical, architectural, religious, and cultural monuments into distinctive tourism products. Featured attractions include the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the Co Loa Ancient Citadel, and the Temple of Literature.

Visitors explore tour information at Vietravel's exhibition booth. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam in’l travel mart 2025 opens in Hanoi

This year’s event features over 450 booths from more than 600 organisations and businesses, including participants from 56 Vietnamese provinces and cities and 16 countries and territories. Green tourism remains a key focus, with exhibitors showcasing eco-friendly products and experiences.