Travelers’ Choice Awards, the most prestigious awards of TripAdvisor, aim to honour the "Best of the best" categories of hotels, destinations, attractions, brands and products, based on all reviews, ratings and archives from travelers around the world.

Phu Quoc island in Kien Giang province was listed among the emerging destinations.

This year, Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang Province was listed among the emerging destinations. The site emphasised that the island’s white sands and tropical waters entice beachgoers from all over the globe. Snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing are the most popular water sports here, though jet-skiing, wind sailing and squid fishing—yes, squid fishing—are also at your vacationing fingertips.

Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City ranked seventh and 12th among the trending destinations in the world. According to TripAdvisor’s travellers, Da Nang is laid-back and friendly. Culinary tours and exploring the limestone caves and Buddhist grottos of the Marble Mountains are hugely popular ways to literally experience the local flavour.

The site also noted that the bustle in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest city, sets the cultural and economic pace for the country.

Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi and Hoi An City were honoured with the 15th and 17th positions in the list of 25 popular destinations. “The charming Vietnamese capital has aged well, preserving the Old Quarter, monuments and colonial architecture, while making room for modern developments alongside”, said TripAdvisor.

Da Nang ranked seventh among the trending destinations in the world.

The website’s travellers considered Hoi An, on the central Vietnamese coast, as a well-preserved example of an important Southeast Asian trading port, which it was from the 15th-19th centuries.

Non Nuoc Beach in Da Nang stood tenth among the 25 the most beautiful beaches in Asia as voted by TripAdvisor.

The hotel categories of Travelers’ Choice Awards 2020 also honoured Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa, La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa and JM Marvel Hotel & Spa in Vietnam.

Emperor Cruises on Nha Trang Bay also received the prestigious Travelers' Choice Awards 2020.

Tourism sector takes urgent measures to ensure visitors’ safety amid Covid-19

Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has asked tourism departments across the country to take prompt measures to ensure tourists’ safety amid the complicated developments of Covid-19.

Bac Giang’s foreign affairs contribute to tourism promotion

(BGO)- In line with the activities to promote Bac Giang tourism, the provincial Department of Foreign Affairs (DOFA) has boosted external activities through the meetings with foreign delegations, external cultural events and website, thereby contributing to bringing Bac Giang’s image closer to international friends and tourists.

Viet Yen invests in relic restoration together with tourism development

(BGO) – Viet Yen district (Bac Giang province) has paid due attention to restoring and promoting the value of historic and cultural relic sites in the area for recent 5 years, especially since implementing the Resolution No.44 of the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board and Plan No.102 of the provincial People’s Committee about developing tourism in Bac Giang province in the period 2016 – 2020.

Quang Ninh receives ASEAN Sustainable Urban Tourism Products Award 2020

The authorities and people of Mong Cai City, in the northern province of Quang Ninh, held a ceremony on July 18 to receive the ASEAN Sustainable Urban Tourism Products Award 2020 for the Border Propaganda Information Cluster at Sa Vi Cape, Mong Cai City.

Ho Chi Minh City launches website to promote medical tourism

The Ho Chi Minh City Departments of Health and Tourism have launched a website to advertise the city’s healthcare services in conjunction with travel, the first such website in Vietnam.

Source: NDO