National Tourism Year 2022 official started with a spectacular ceremony on Memory Island in Hoi An, the central province of Quang Nam on Saturday. Spanning its year-long course, the program themed “Quang Nam – A Green Tourism Destination” features 192 events including 62 organized by Quang Nam which will promote local river-based and agri-tours, ethnic cultures, and the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail.

Addressing the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said over the years, Vietnam has emerged as a safe, hospitable, and attractive tourist destination. He called for joint efforts to create a green environment for sustainable tourism development.

This is the second time Quang Nam has hosted a national tourism year.

The province is home to two world cultural heritages recognised by UNESCO – Hoi An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctuary.

Hoi An received the World Tourism Award as “Asia’s Leading Cultural City Destination” in 2019 and 2021 and is named one of the most romantic destinations worldwide by the prestigious Time Out magazine (UK) this year.

Vietnam aims to welcome 65 million tourists including 5 million foreigners in 2022.

Source: VOV5