Vietnam-China expand tourism cooperation, connect travel businesses of the two countries

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Vietnam and China are promoting tourism cooperation, connecting sea and island destinations and ice and snow, opening up opportunities for large-scale tourist exchange between the two key markets.

Chinese tourists favor Vietnam's island destinations such as Da Nang , Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc (Photo: VNA)

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-China diplomatic relations (1950-2025) and the Vietnam-China Cultural Exchange Year, on June 25, in Hanoi, Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Nguyen Trung Khanh had a working session with Mr. Li Shengbin, Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Heilongjiang Province, China to promote cooperation and promote tourism between the two sides.

Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Nguyen Trung Khanh emphasized that over the past 75 years, the friendly and cooperative relationship between Vietnam and China has been continuously consolidated and developed in many fields, especially after recent high-level visits by leaders of the two countries.

In the tourism sector, this is a meaningful time for both sides to share information, deepen mutual understanding, and open up opportunities to promote visitor exchanges and enhance tourism promotion activities between Vietnam and China.

Appreciating the strengths of Heilongjiang province, Director of the Vietnam National Tourism Administration Nguyen Trung Khanh said that the two sides have a lot of potential for cooperation, especially in the field of tourism.

Vietnam tourism has recently developed strongly thanks to the attention of the Party and the Government in promoting tourism to become a key economic sector of the country. In the period 2015-2019, Vietnam tourism had an average growth rate of international visitors of 22.7%, ranking among the top in the world in terms of international visitor growth.

After the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam is the country with the highest tourism recovery rate in Southeast Asia. In 2024, international tourists to Vietnam will reach 17.6 million, domestic tourists will reach about 110 million. China is always in the top markets sending tourists to Vietnam.

Vietnam's tourism development strategy to 2030 identifies tourism as a key economic sector, contributing greatly to the gross domestic product (GDP) and socio-economic development. At the same time, the strategy also identifies China as one of the top priority markets for Vietnam's tourism.

Director of the Vietnam National Tourism Administration Nguyen Trung Khanh said Chinese tourists favor island destinations such as Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, and also love seafood cuisine.

In contrast, the number of Vietnamese tourists to China has also increased rapidly. In addition to aviation, the two countries have many favorable conditions to exploit various forms of tourism by road, sea, and rail, with many connecting routes being expanded between Guangxi, Yunnan (China) and provinces and cities of Vietnam.

Vietnam currently prioritizes the development of four main product lines including sea and island tourism, eco-tourism, cultural tourism and urban tourism, along with supporting types such as health tourism, agriculture, golf, railway tourism, etc.

Director of the Vietnam National Tourism Administration Nguyen Trung Khanh proposed that the two sides increase the exchange of tourism information, coordinate in organizing promotions, sharing about market needs and organizing participation in major events in each country.

Vietnam has two annual tourism promotion fairs: VITM in Hanoi in April and ITE in Ho Chi Minh City in September.

Director of the Vietnam National Tourism Administration Nguyen Trung Khanh hopes that Heilongjiang province will participate in the fair to strengthen diplomatic relations, promote culture, and tourism cooperation between the two countries.

Tourists visit Harbin "Ice and Snow World" in Heilongjiang province, China on January 23, 2025 (Photo: THX/TTXVN)

Mr. Li Shengbin, Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Heilongjiang Province, China, said that Heilongjiang Province is located in the far North and East of China, has a strategic location and many strengths in agriculture, industry, winter sports, and great potential for tourism development.

In particular, ice and snow tourism is a highlight with unique products such as Harbin Ice and Snow World Park, International Ice and Snow Festival - one of the largest winter tourism events in the world.

With many cultural similarities as well as differences in nature and climate between the two countries, Mr. Giang Li Shengbin hopes that the two sides will promote cooperation, connect businesses, promote guest exchanges and organize many activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Heilongjiang Province is ready to support Chinese language training for human resources in Vietnam's tourism industry, share digital transformation experiences and research documents and data to serve tourism development./.

According to Vietnam+

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/viet-nam-trung-quoc-mo-rong-hop-tac-du-lich-ket-noi-doanh-nghiep-lu-hanh-2-nuoc-post1046367.vnp

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