Launched in 1993, the WTA has become one the quality measures of the tourism industry and are considered as the Oscars of tourism by The Wall Street Journal.

Vietnam's representatives receive the awards at the event.

It acknowledges, rewards and celebrates excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourist and hospitality industries.

Vietnam welcomed a total of nearly 16.3 million international tourists in the first 11 months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 15.4%.

Vietnam’s tourism sector aims to receive 17.5 – 18 million foreign tourists and serve 85 million domestic visitors in 2019, raking in total revenue of VND700 trillion (US$30.17 billion).

Vietnam Asia’s best golf destination, three years in a row

Vietnam will receive the "Asia’s best golf destination 2019" award at the international World Golf Awards held in the UAE.

Vietnam named Asia’s leading culinary destination

Vietnam has been honoured with four important prizes, includingAsia’s Leading Culinary Destination, at the 26th World Travel Awards (WTA).​

Bac Giang: Attractive destination, trusted partner

(BGO) – Bac Giang now sufficiently converges all conditions to  be a main economic center in the Northern midland and mountainous area of Vietnam. Together with the natural advantages, magnificent landscapes, stable security, political and social conditions; preferential policy to investment and commitment to accompany the enterprises, the province has become a trusted and attractive destination drawing many domestic and foreign investors.

Vietnam in contention for leading culinary destination award

Vietnam has won a debut nomination for the leading culinary destination category at the 2019 World Travel Awards.The nomination reflects the rising popularity of Vietnamese cuisine the world over.

Mastercard lists Hanoi, HCMC among top 20 Asia-Pacific travel destinations

Hanoi is in 15th position and Ho Chi Minh City in 18th among Mastercard’s top 20 Asia-Pacific destinations for international travelers this year.

Source: NDO