The northeastern province of Quang Ninh is planning to further make use of heritage to develop sustainable tourism, step by step becoming a regional and international linkage hub, and an attractive destination for tourists in the global tourism map.
One of the most notable initiatives is turning central Vietnam’s rain and floods into tourism products. Rather than avoiding or combating adverse weather, this project proposes a range of novel tourism experiences that embrace the rainy and flood seasons, offering tourists a unique perspective on the region.
In its list of 25 Places to Visit in 2025, CNA ranked Phu Quoc at No. 7, making it the only Vietnamese destination on the list and one of the few Asian locations, alongside Koh Samui (Thailand), Manila (Philippines), and Singapore.
Efforts in preserving flora and fauna ecosystems associated with developing eco-tourism in the Gao Giong cajeput forest in Dong Thap province's Cao Lanh district have contributed to attracting more tourists to the Mekong Delta locality.
Vietnam boasts a rich history and culture spanning thousands of years, characterized by an extraordinary diversity of tangible and intangible cultural heritage. This cultural wealth not only enriches and defines the nation's identity but also serves as a valuable resource for promoting sustainable tourism and elevating Vietnam’s global status.
Vietnamese and Japanese tourism experts shared experiences and discuss solutions to optimise the cultural heritage preservation and sustainable tourism development at the second Vietnam – Japan tourism seminar in Hanoi on October 2.
The International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2024) opened at the city’s Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) on September 5 with the attendance of over 450 exhibitors and 200 international buyers from 33 countries and territories.
Saigontourist Travel Service Company (Saigontourist) held a ceremony to announce the Travelife Partner title and offer support for the combat of illegal trade of wild animals in Vietnam.
The northern province of Cao Bang on May 29 officially opened a centenary nine-compartment ancient stilt house of a Tay family in Tuc Nga village, Duc Xuan commune of Thach An district, to tourists.
The Tourism Promotion Organisation for Global Cities (TPO) organised a regional meeting in Da Lat City, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on March 21, seeking measures to bolster regional connectivity for tourism development.
Vietnam’s traditional festivals as well as those which are shaping up their brand, are adding lustre to local tourism while spurring the country to join hands with other ASEAN member states to develop sustainable festival tourism.
The third Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week kicked off on December 4 with a range of tourism, sports and music activities, along with promotional programmes to stimulate shopping and travel demand across the southern economic hub.
Unifying to revive tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders of the sector of localities and businesses are said to have all understood that investing in sustainable tourism is investing in a better future for everyone.”
The Vietnam Authority of Tourism (VNAT) and travel platform Traveloka on October 31 inked a memorandum of understanding to enhance their public-private partnership (PPP) in promoting the sustainable growth of the industry in Vietnam.
Reducing plastic waste is crucial for Phu Quoc island, a popular tourist destination in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, to improve its environment quality and promote sustainable tourism, said experts.
Amid a rising trend of green and sustainable tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam is advised to design a strategy and measures to promote green tourism development and better meet tourists’ demands.