Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (C) takes photo with international tourism investors (Photo VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 6 received international investors in the field of tourism who are in Hanoi to attend the Vietnam Tourism Forum 2018. Welcoming the investors to Vietnam, the Government leader said Vietnam boasts great potential for developing tourism, considering it a spearhead economic sector. However, he noted despite good growth, Vietnam’s tourism development is yet to match potential with smaller scale than those in regional countries. He also highlighted limitations such as unsustainable tourism development and weak management capacity. Speaking at the event, the investors appreciated Vietnam’s tourism development potential and suggested that the country expand those eligible for visa exemption, boost innovation, and raising public awareness of providing tourism services. Agreeing with the guests, the PM mentioned a … [Read more...] about Prime Minister welcomes international tourism investors
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WB Country Director’s speech at Vietnam Reform and Development Forum 2018
Vietnam Reform and Development Forum 2018 His Excellency Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc His Excellency Minister Nguyen Chi Dung Government Ministers, Leaders of government agencies, committees of the National Assembly, committees of the Party, Ambassadors, Heads of Development Agencies, Representatives of Private Sectors, Non-Government Organizations, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning! Xin chào! It is my great privilege and honor to join Minister Dung in welcoming you to the Vietnam Reform and Development Forum 2018.I would like to thank all of you sincerely for arranging your schedule to be here today during a very busy time of the year.I would also like to thank the Ministry of Planning and Investment, all Development Partners and speakers for their strong collaboration leading up to today’s event. Twenty-five years ago, in November 1993, the first consultative group meeting for Vietnam was held in Paris. Since then, development partners have been accompanying Vietnam … [Read more...] about WB Country Director’s speech at Vietnam Reform and Development Forum 2018
Vietnam’s tourism industry draws a crowd at London WTM
Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong, vice general director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, said attendees at a press conference to introduce tourism in Vietnam were impressed by the annual tourism growth rate of between 20 and 30%, as well as new tourism policies and products on display at the show. Many participants were keen to find out how Vietnam’s tourism industry had developed into one of the leading destinations in Asia. Ms Huong attributed the success of the tourism sector to having a diversified range of high quality tourism products. In addition, a visa exemption policy for visitors from 24 countries, new e-visas, the construction of new highways and the expansion of airports and seaports have all been factors in attracting tourists to the country. As well as a wide range of policies to attract visitors, the national-flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has significantly contributed to the tourism sector’s achievements. A Vietnam Airlines representative … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s tourism industry draws a crowd at London WTM
Miss Vietnam wins sub-contest of World Miss Tourism Ambassador 2018
Phan Thị Mơ won the Best Designer Bikini in the Preliminary Bikini Competition at World Miss Tourism Ambassador 2018. — Photo Facebook Mơ Phan Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s representative at the World Miss Tourism Ambassador 2018, Phan Thị Mơ, has triumphed over 50 other contestants from around the world to win the Best Designer Bikini in the Preliminary Bikini Competition at the beauty pageant. The competition was celebrated on Sunday in Hội An Town, the central province of Quảng Nam. The contestants had to compete on a Victoria’s secret-inspired runway that was set above a swimming pool. They paraded their bikini bodies in two segments - creative designer swimsuits and in their bikini of choice. Miss Haiti, Cassandre Joseph, placed first runner-up while Miss Kiev Ukraine, Havrylenko Olena, took the second-runner-up honours. Before that, Miss Philippines Jyssy Jyn Almario won first … [Read more...] about Miss Vietnam wins sub-contest of World Miss Tourism Ambassador 2018
Thailand to organise Mekong Tourism Forum 2018
The forum aims to promote travel to three Thai provinces along the Mekong River, namely Nakhon Panom, Mukdaharn and Sakon Nakhon.Thailand is becoming an attractive destination to tourists (Source: NNT)MTF 2018 will take place on June 25th-29th under the title “Transforming Travel, Transforming Lives”. It will be attended by representatives of the six countries of Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.The forum is held annually to discuss tourism promotion and to unify efforts to drive tourism along the Mekong River delta of Thailand. Participants this year will also be given the opportunity to experience tourism in Nakhon Panom, including visiting its eight ethnic tribes.Nakhon Panom, Mukdaharn and Sakon Nakhon are jointly working on a documentary exploring their religious tourism offerings to be debuted at the forum./. CPV/VNA … [Read more...] about Thailand to organise Mekong Tourism Forum 2018