Vietnam – An attractive destination for Canadian tourists

Since the beginning of the year, Vietnam Tourism has continuously made its mark on foreign press and media, contributing to increasing the attractiveness of Vietnam as a destination on the international tourism map. According to data from Google's travel trend tracking tool, from the beginning of 2023 until now, the number of searches for Vietnam Tourism has continuously increased. Vietnam is in the top of the world , from 11th place to 6th place today.

Vietnam is also the only destination in Southeast Asia in this group. Accordingly, Vietnam has a growth rate in the 10%-25% group, ranking 6th in the world, much higher than the general growth rate of Southeast Asia. The international tourist markets most interested in Vietnam tourism include Canada, the US, Japan, Australia, India, Korea, Singapore, the UK, Malaysia, Germany and France. These are also key markets for Vietnam tourism.

According to The Travel, a Canadian travel website, Vietnam is developing with a youthful and dynamic vitality. Along the S-shaped land are many majestic and beautiful natural wonders. The large and small limestone islands with unique shapes in Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha Cave - the first cave wonder - located in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park or the charming rivers in the West are just a few of the many tourist attractions in Vietnam.

Ha Long Bay - an attractive destination that The Travel encourages tourists to visit. (Photo: V-ONE TRAVEL)

The Canadian travel site believes that the vast rice fields and unique floating markets add to the appeal of this top tourist destination in the region. Vietnam not only possesses natural beauty, but also attracts tourists with its architectural works bearing the imprint of centuries of cultural history. In addition to Vietnam, The Travel has listed other best destinations in Asia including Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Laos, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, mainland China, Taiwan (China).

The Ottawa Tourism and Leisure Fair, Canada, is held annually. Vietnam participates with the participation of more than 50 countries around the world, with hundreds of booths introducing the unique features of each country. This is considered one of the best organized tourism fairs in Canada.

According to the Ottawa VNA reporter, culinary tourism is a popular and growing form of tourism in the global tourism industry. At the fair, Vietnam has contributed to honoring the culinary culture of these destinations. Fried spring rolls were voted by CNN Travel (USA) as one of the most favorite dishes of tourists and this is also the dish that the Vietnamese Embassy in Canada introduced in ASEAN Happy Hour.

Tourists are attracted to Vietnamese cuisine. Photo: Quang Thinh-VNA reporter in Canada

Through advertising publications, handicraft products, etc., the booth of the Vietnamese Embassy at the fair brought to visitors a Hanoi with its thousand-year-old cultural beauty; the majestic scenery of Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha Ke Bang Cave, etc. The booth of the Vietnamese Embassy has become a unique highlight at the annual Tourism and Resort Fair.

According to Ms. Halina Player, organizer of the Travel and Leisure Fair in Ottawa, the trend of tourists is to want to explore new cultures, new landscapes, and emphasizing safe destinations is a very important factor.

Mr. Jay Johnson, Marketing Director of Come & Go Vietnam Company, said that Vietnam and Canada have great potential for cooperation in the tourism sector. Canadians, like himself, consider Vietnam a very safe country to travel to. The relationship between Vietnam and Canada is considered to be at its best in all areas, from economy to defense and security...

In particular, the community of about 250,000 Vietnamese people in Canada is becoming an important bridge to promote comprehensive cooperation between the two countries. With its human factors, rich culture, art and cuisine, Vietnam is becoming an attractive destination for many Canadians.

Vietnam is a beautiful country with an incredible cultural and historical heritage. From the ancient capital of Hanoi to the stunning beaches of Da Nang, there is no shortage of great places to visit in Vietnam. However, there are many more off-the-beaten-track destinations that The Travel considers to be hidden gems in Vietnam waiting to be discovered by Canadian travelers./.

Bich Huong