The programme was introduced in 2021 to provide travellers with transparent and credible information to make more mindful choices for their trips, according to Booking.com.

A sustainable accommodation in Da Nang, Vietnam.

A report released by the travel website in April showed that sustainable travel has become a new trend all over the world, including in Vietnam, during the post-pandemic period.

Specifically, 96% of surveyed Vietnamese travellers responded that they want to travel more sustainably, while 93% said that they would be more likely to choose a sustainable accommodation, whether they were looking for one specifically or not.

Aware of the trends, accommodations in Vietnam have been renovated to meet the criteria of an environmentally-friendly accommodation.

Statistics by Booking.com shows that Vietnam ranks 5th in the Asia-Pacific in terms of the largest number of accommodations with the Travel Sustainable badge, behind India, Australia, Indonesia and Thailand.

Globally, the leaders are Italy, France, Germany, Spain, the US, Brazil, India, the UK, Greece and Poland.

Thai Binh beauty crowned Miss Tourism Vietnam 2022

Luong Ky Duyen, a 22-year-old beauty from the northern province of Thai Binh, overcame 34 contestants to be crowned Miss Tourism Vietnam 2022, at the final round held on Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang province, on November 13.

Bac Giang launches sweet fruit tourism programme

(BGO) – The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Bac Giang province has issued Plan to organize sweet fruit tourism programme (Programme), launch survey and talkshow to link and promote tourism in 2022.

Bac Giang Culture – Tourism Week 2023 to take place on February 1 – 6

(BGO) – The Chairman of Bac Giang provincial People’s Committee has issued the Plan to organize Spring Festival and Culture – Tourism Week in 2023 to introduce the image of Bac Giang land, people, special and typical cultural heritage to local residents, domestic and foreign visitors.

Silversea Cruises to carry 1,000 foreign tourists to Vietnam

Four luxury vessels operated by Silversea Cruises will bring around 1,000 foreign tourists to Vietnam from December, signaling the busy year-end international tourism.

Hanoi among most-searched-for places by international tourists

Hanoi ranks among the most-searched-for destinations by international tourists, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

Source: NDO