50 tourism businesses honoured

At a ceremony at Hanoi Opera House on October 17, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh said tourism businesses have played a key role in Vietnam’s tourism industry in recent years, turning Vietnam into one of the most attractive destinations in the region and the world.

Minister Anh expressed his hope that travel agents across the country would join efforts to help Vietnam tourism take off in the near future. Vietnam aims to receive around 10 million foreign visitors and earn US$18 billion by 2020 and around 18 million foreigners by 2030.

The Head of the VNAT, Nguyen Van Tuan presented certificates of merit and cups to 50 businesses. Top ten five-star hotels honoured this time included New World Saigon, Chanes Caravelle, Ben Thanh, and Renaissence in Ho Chi Minh City, Deawoo and Majestic in Hanoi and Vinpearl Resort in Nha Trang. Among the top ten travel agents were Saigontourist, Ben Thanh, Lua Viet and Vietravel.

In addition, the organizing board presented the prestigious awards to 10 four-star hotels and 10 three-star hotels.

This is the 12th year Vietnam tourism awards have been presented.

(Source: vov.vn)