Travel

Meeting discusses National Tourism Year 2020

The Steering Committee for National Tourism Year 2020 – Ninh Binh convened the first meeting in Hanoi on August 21.
Meeting discusses National Tourism Year 2020 ảnh 1In Trang An, Ninh Binh (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Steering Committee for NationalTourism Year 2020 – Ninh Binh convened the first meeting in Hanoi on August 21. 

Speaking at the event, Director of the provincial TourismDepartment Bui Thanh Dong said the National Tourism Year 2020 hosted by NinhBinh will take the theme “Hoa Lu – Ancient Capital of Millennium”. The openingceremony is planned for February 2020.

During the year, Bai Dinh pagoda, Hoa Lu and Trang An festivals,tourism week “Tam Coc – Trang An yellow colour”, an international seminar onpreservation and exploitation of the world’s natural cultural heritages intandem with tourism development, and a symposium on sustainable tourismdevelopment will be held.

As many as 16 cities and provinces have registeredactivities in response to the year. Units of the Ministry of Culture, Sportsand Tourism also came up with plans on the occasion.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien,head of the committee, asked the province to focus on major markets such as theRepublic of Korea and Japan.

The domestic tourism sector must strive to welcome at least20 million foreign tourists by 2020, he said.

Ninh Binh province welcomed over 7.3 million visitors in2018, grossing 3.2 trillion VND (138 million USD) from tourism services, ayear-on-year increase of 19.2 percent.

This year, the province expects to serve a total of 7.5million visitors, including 940,000 foreigners.

The locality has been asked to build its own logo andidentity for the National Tourism Year 2020 in association with the Ninh Binhtourism brand.

In particular, promotion for the year should be focused onthe theme of the National Tourism Year 2020, as well as introducing the beautyof Ninh Binh at domestic and national tourism fairs and international travelpromotion programmes, while also promoting Vietnam and Ninh Binh tourism inJecheon city (Chungcheongbuk province, the Republic of Korea) - the city whichhas established a twin relationship with Ninh Binh.

Notable tourist attractions in Ninh Binh include Trang AnLandscape Complex, Bai Dinh pagoda, Tam Coc-Bich Dong, Thung Nham bird garden,Van Long lagoon, and Phat Diem stone cathedral.

The Trang An Complex was recognised by UNESCO as a Culturaland Natural World Heritage Site in 2014. With its majestic beauty, the complexis a highlight in Vietnam tourism map and it welcomed 5 million touristarrivals in the first five months of this year.-VNA
VNA
#Steering Committee for National Tourism Year 2020 #Ninh Binh #Vietnamplus #Vietnam News Agency #Ministry of Culture #Sports and Tourism Ninh Binh
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Tourism sector reaps impressive outcomes in H1

Tourism sector reaps impressive outcomes in H1

The number of international visitors to Vietnam in the first six months of 2019 was estimated at 8.5 million, up 7.5 percent compared to the same period last year, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) said at a press conference on July 9.

See more

Tourists experience the buckwheat flower season on the Dong Van Karst Plateau. (Photo: VNA)

Buckwheat blossoms help extend tourism season in stone plateau

Phan Duc Nam, Chairman of the Dong Van commune People's Committee, said the locality is focusing not only on flower cultivation but also on improving landscapes, environmental sanitation and tourism services. The goal is to give visitors more reasons to stay longer and return at other times of the year.

For leisure travellers, a dining venue worth experiencing can be a decisive factor in choosing a destination. (Photo: New World Phu Quoc)

From APEC to Michelin: New opportunities for Phu Quoc to extend stays, boost spending

Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guide, has observed that Phu Quoc’s culinary identity is shaped by the interplay between fishing-village food culture and restaurants with an international character. This provides a foundation for the island to develop itineraries offering a variety of experiences and price points.

Pu Luong community-based ecotourism site in Thanh Hoa province attracts visitors during National Day holiday. (Photo published by VNA)

Travel firms drive tourist flows, boost tourism value

Travel companies should play a key role in directing tourist flows and linking the tourism value chain, thus enhancing the competitiveness of the tourism sector. They should go beyond selling tours to understand market demand, design products, connect services, organise tourist flows, manage risks and contribute to shaping destination images.

The picturesque scenery outside Phong Nha Cave (Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park) (Photo published by VNA)

Vietnam steps up tourism promotion on global markets

Experts say that to turn advantages into high-value tourist arrivals, tourism promotion needs to move beyond fragmented activities towards large-scale, long-term campaigns tailored to target markets and closely linked to actual visitor experiences.

Visitors tour Hoi An Ancient Town in Da Nang city. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam’s tourism targets 12% of GDP by 2030

Resolution 26-NQ/TW targets a direct GDP contribution of 10–12% by 2030, 45–50 million foreign arrivals, 160 million domestic visitors, and total revenue of 80–90 billion USD.

Located on Apollo Square in the heart of Sunset Town, Phu Quoc, Apollo Cafe is a distinctive venue designed by renowned architect Bill Bensley.

Coffee beneath an “upside-down” town: A surreal stop in Phu Quoc

With an entire town recreated on its ceiling, sweeping sunset views and a vantage point for watching fireworks after dark, Apollo Cafe in Phu Quoc offers more than a photogenic backdrop. Designed by Bill Bensley, the venue shows how a café can become an experience travellers deliberately build into their itinerary.

Vietnam is named Asia's Leading Destination for the eighth time and Asia's Leading Heritage Destination for the fourth time at the 2026 World Travel Awards. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam strengthens tourism profile with WTA 2026 honours

The awards demonstrate that Vietnam's tourism appeal is being recognised across a broad range of areas, from national, urban and heritage destinations to nature-based attractions and tourism products and services, further strengthening the country's presence on the regional and international tourism map

Terraced fields shimmering with water create a picturesque scene in Lang Sang Village, Ta Xua Commune. (Photo: VNA)

Ta Xua named Asia’s leading emerging tourism destination 2026

In recent years, Ta Xua, dubbed "the paradise of clouds", has emerged as one of the mountainous destinations attracting strong interest from young travellers, particularly for its spectacular sea of clouds stretching across the mountains in the northwestern region.

AirAsia highlights Kem Beach as a family-friendly destination, where children can play on the sand while parents enjoy a little more time relaxing by the sea. (Photo: VNA)

AirAsia recommends Phu Quoc as ideal destination for family travel

A familiar low-cost airline among Southeast Asian travellers, AirAsia describes Phu Quoc in its blog guide to travelling with young children as a destination that feels almost tailor-made for families, with beaches for relaxation, leisure attractions and a wide range of activities to engage children of different ages.

Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office remains a popular attraction for domestic and international tourists. (Photo: VNA)

Ho Chi Minh City wins three top Asian tourism awards in 2026

The 2026 honours add to the city’s impressive streak at international tourism awards. In the 2025 WTA, the southern metropolis took home four titles, including business travel and festival and event destination awards, which it had won for four years from 2022 to 2025.

Phu Quoc is building its capacity to host MICE tourism, with international resorts, event venues, world-class shows and an expanding flight network. (Photo: Sunset Town)

Why does Travel + Leisure call Phu Quoc Asia’s next MICE hotspot?

According to the magazine, Phu Quoc was once known primarily for its beaches and relaxed holiday atmosphere. Over the past two years, alongside that appeal, the island has gradually developed its capacity to serve the MICE market, with international resorts, event venues, world-class shows and an expanding flight network.