Phu Yen news
Media outlets in Argentina and Uruguay have recently published articles accompanied by numerous images praising the beauty of Vietnam’s landscapes, its people, and its rich culture.
Culture - Tourism
Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ms Nguyen Thi Hong Thai has just announced that Phu Yen province will organize a ceremony to receive the Certificate of ranking of the Ho Chi Minh Trail at sea as a Special National Relic on November 28, at the 60th anniversary of Vũng Rô Wharf receiving the first shipment of the No-number ships (November 28, 1964 - November 28, 2024).
Culture - Tourism
In the context of global tourism moving towards sustainability, the development of community-based tourism has emerged as a trend. Recently, the United Nations World Tourism Organization recognized Tra Que Vegetable Village in Quang Nam as Vietnam's sole representative to receive the award "Best Tourism Villages in the World 2024". Previously, in 2022 and 2023, this honor was bestowed upon Thai Hai village (Thai Nguyen) and Tan Hoa village (Quang Binh).
Vietnam’s over-4,000-year history has woven a tapestry of cultural treasure across the country, representing more than just the nation’s soul but emerging as a powerful catalyst for sustainable development. Amidst rapid globalisation and urbanisation, preserving and promoting the cultural wealth has never been more critical.
The representative of Vietnam Volleyball Federation has recently had a working session with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the sponsor about the coordination of organizing the 2025 Asian Women's Beach Volleyball Championship.
In order to enhance awareness, knowledge, and skills on community-based tourism development among craft village residents and businesses with a tendency to develop community-based tourism, the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has organized a training course on knowledge of this type of tourism development.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has just approved the Vietnam Community Tourism Development Project for the period 2024-2030. Accordingly, the cross-cutting perspective of the project is to develop sustainable community-based tourism in accordance with tourism development strategy and planning, tourism product development strategy as well as security, national defense, and social order; enhance the value of natural resources, historical landmarks, and scenic areas while contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage, landscapes, and environmental protection.
Culture - Tourism
Vietnam welcomed more than 14.1 million international tourists in the first 10 months of 2024, an increase of 41.3% year on year, according to the latest report from the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Culture - Tourism
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on November 5 issued a plan to carry out the Prime Minister’s Directive No.30, dated August 29, 2024, on the development of cultural industries.
Culture - Tourism
Following the results achieved by the Phu Yen tourism industry in recent years, the National Tourism Administration has acknowledged Phu Yen as a region exhibiting positive advancements, surpassing the national average. This region presents considerable potential to position tourism as a leading economic sector, capitalizing on its unique and valuable resources to develop typical tourism products.
Culture - Tourism
In the 2024 provincial Reading Culture Ambassador contest, numerous groups and individuals won high prizes. In the national contest, contestant Pham Gia Bao, a student of class 11A1 at Le Hong Phong High School (Tay Hoa district) won the consolation prize; Le Bao Toan, a former student of Luong Van Chanh High School for the Gifted (Tuy Hoa city), a student at the Political Officer School (Ministry of National Defense), won the title of Outstanding Reading Culture Ambassador.
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Vietnam's tourism industry is making efforts to reduce its “carbon footprint” in pursuit of sustainability, focusing on developing “green tours”, upgrading transport infrastructure, and developing renewable energy-used vehicles, said insiders.
Culture - Tourism
An event promoting Vietnam’s economy, culture and cuisine has been held in Washington D.C, attracting more than 100 participants.
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Culture - Tourism
Based on abundant natural and human resources; implementing the planning orientation of the province to 2030, vision 2050 approved by the Government, Phu Hoa district has determined to invest in tourism to become a spearhead economic sector. In order for this goal to soon become a reality, Phu Hoa district focuses on investing in the conservation and promotion of cultural heritage values and natural resources for tourism development.
Culture - Tourism
A shared visa zone for the Southeast Asia region, similar to Europe’s Schengen visa mechanism, could be a game-changer Vietnam’s tourism sector needs. The proposed “Six Countries, One Destination” initiative aims to facilitate seamless travel across six neighboring countries, thus boosting regional tourism.