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Phu Quoc island has lured throngs of foreign visitors due to its stunning landscapes.
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The figures represent year-on-year rises of 17.26% and 3.9%, respectively.
To achieve its the set goal, Phu Quoc is intensifying its tourism promotion through various methods to enhance the image of the "Pearl Island," highlight unique traditional products while also showcasing the local history and rich cultural heritage to attract both domestic and foreign holiday-makers.
The city is creating favourable conditions and providing support for tourism businesses to proactively expand their markets, and contribute to improving the effectiveness of local tourism promotion and advertising efforts.
At the same time, it is making the most of the support from the National Action Programme for Tourism to enhance the image of Phu Quoc tourism in both domestic and international markets. The tourism island is also stepping up campaigns to raise awareness among local communities and tourists about protecting tourism resources and the environment, safeguarding traditional culture, and preserving heritage values.
The community is also encouraged to join hands in protecting the environment to ensure sustainable tourism development.
Khoa said that Phu Quoc is focusing resources on building key infrastructure to make a breakthrough in socio-economic development, particularly in information infrastructure, transport networks and climate change adaptation.
Specifically, the development of energy infrastructure, digital infrastructure, e-commerce infrastructure, and agricultural and rural infrastructure is being prioritised to support the local economy, including the tourism sector, he added.
Two Vietnamese destinations among cheapest places to live for digital nomads
According to VOV, popular website Travel off Path of the United States has listed two Vietnamese places among their Top 4 Exciting Digital Nomad Destinations in Asia Where You Can Live On under US$1,000 a Month list.
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| The northern province of Ninh Binh |
The two venues are Ninh Binh province in the north, and Hue city in the central region of Vietnam.
The website revealed that the estimates were provided by Nomads, the largest crowd-sourced platform for tracking digital nomad trends on the internet.
According to Travel off Path, lining the Red River Delta in the north, Ninh Binh is considered the perfect antithesis to bustling Hanoi, particularly as it only has 130,517 residents.
It shared that locals benefit a lot from a slower lifestyle. Indeed, the area is even cheaper, with the surrounding nature largely left untouched.
“If you're truly looking for some peace and tranquility, you can even book an entire bungalow-style stay for a whole month on Airbnb for an astounding $394!” the website noted.
It added that in fact, visitors are unlikely to go higher than US$814 in terms of their total expenses, including food, utilities, and transport, for the entire month.
Moreover, besides the incredible affordability, users of Nomads have been hailing Ninh Binh lately for its ‘good' food safety.
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| Hue Imperial Citadel |
Mentioning Hue, the website quoted Nomads as sayingthat the city is the former imperial capital of Vietnam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that comprises a moated fort, ornate palaces, and ancient shrines.
It is definitely not somewhere you'll be in a hurry to leave after a single weekend if you love sightseeing and culture, it stressed.
“The best part is that it is remarkably inexpensive to live in, with Nomads estimating monthly costs at US$948: indeed, you can order a bowl of pho for around a dollar in most food markets, a jug of domestic beer for only US$0.79, and rent an entire modern apartment for US$419 a month,” according to Nomads.
“Numerous bars and venues host expats week-round, crime levels are low, and natives are exceptionally friendly to foreigners,” it concluded.
Vietnam among top 3 destinations appealing to Australians
Australians are continuing to travel in record numbers with the latest data revealing Vietnam as one of the three top-growth destinations, according to the Singapore-based asianaviation.com on December 16, reported VNA.
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| Tram Tau hot spring in the northwestern province of Yen Bai (Photo: VNA) |
Citing the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA)’s December Travel Trends report, the site cited the most recent data as showing that in October alone, 1.66 million Australians departed for international destinations, a 12.1% increase against the same month last year.
Japan recorded an astounding 73.8% year-on-year growth (567,330 Australians travelling as of late October compared to the same period the previous year). Vietnam was up 35.4% (423,630), and Indonesia was up 26% (1,644,010).
ATIA Director of Membership and Industry Affairs Richard Taylor said destinations like Japan, Vietnam and Indonesia are seeing unprecedented growth. These figures highlight the evolving preferences of Australian travellers. Leisure travel is driving this surge, with 63.6% of Australians travelling for holidays.
Capella Hanoi honoured by prestigious magazines
According to VOV, Capella Hanoi of Sun Group has affirmed its leading position in the luxury hotel industry after receiving a series of awards from Global Recognition Award, Robb Report Magazine, and The Times.
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| Capella Hanoi is located on Le Phung Hieu street (Photo: Internet) |
Accordingly, the acclaimed 47-room boutique hotel, which was designed by renowned architect Bill Bensley, has been honoured with a 2024 Global Recognition Award for its outstanding achievements in luxury hospitality.
The award recognises the property's exceptional blend of historical elegance, cultural immersion, and modern luxury situated in the heart of Hanoi's French Quarter.
Capella Hanoi was also recognised by the esteemed Robb Report magazine as one of the Top 25 Restaurants in Vietnam for its restaurant, Hibana by Koki.
The property's flagship restaurant has earned a coveted Michelin star for its exceptional teppanyaki cuisine. Additionally, Yamaguchi Hiroshi, head chef of Hibana by Koki, received the One Knife Recognition at the Best Chef Awards held in Dubai.
Meanwhile, The Times of the UK selected Capella Hanoi among the top three on the list of the 16 best hotels in Vietnam in 2025.
Located on Le Phung Hieu street in the capital, Capella Hanoi embraces a unique Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture, reviving an elegant inn which was known for hosting famous artists and composers during the heyday of opera music in the 1920s.
The hotel only has a total of 47 rooms and suites. However, each room is a special masterpiece which is in association with the name of a famous artist or a legend from the past.
The impressive design of Capella Hanoi has so far impressed members of the global media. Previously, prestigious magazine TIME of the United States mentioned Capella Hanoi as one of the best destinations in the world in 2021. It also was honoured as one of the "Best New Hotels in the Asia – Pacific region" by The Luxe List 2021 and voted as the second-best hotel brand in the world for two consecutive years by the Travel + Leisure Awards 2021 - World's Best Awards./.