Vietnam Tourism Introduction      Country Background…Wendie Investment Statistics…Alex Visitor Statistics…Kenny War related Tourism…Meredith Non- War related Tourism…Tom The Socialist Republic of Vietnam •1990 the European Union established official diplomatic relations with Vietnam •1992 Vietnam signed a 1976 ASEAN agreement on regional amity and cooperation, regarded as the first step towards ASEAN membership •1996 ASEAN membership •1992 Vietnam established diplomatic relations with South Korea •1995 Vietnam and the United States agreed to exchange lowlevel diplomats •1997, the U.S and Vietnam established full diplomatic relations http://www.go-vietnam-hotels.com/general_info/history.htm Vietnam Background  Location - Southeastern Asia - bordering Gulf of Thailand, Gulf of Tonkin, the South China Sea, and Laos - between China and Cambodia Vietnam Background Geographic Characteristics - total land area is 325,360 sq km (125,621.496 sq mi.) Terrain - South and North, low flat delta - Center, mostly highlands - Far North and Northwest, hilly and mountainous Vietnam Background • Climate - tropical in South - monsoonal in North - hot, rainy season - warm, dry season -” In Vietnam there exist a variety of ancient tropical fauna and about 200 species of animals, 800 species of birds,100 species of amphibians and over 150 species of reptiles 1,000 species live in the seas and rivers and 200 species live in fresh water”Embassy of Vietnam Vietnam Background Economy - GDP is approx $83.5 billion - Agriculture makes up 36% of the GDP Currency - new dong - US $1~ ND $11,000 Foreign Direct Investment FDI in first months focused on Industrial Zones Total licensed projects: 332 Total registered investment capital: US$ 794 million (+81% in projects, +0.5 % in capital) Sector Number of Project Total Registered Capital (US$ million) Industrial & construction 260 543 The agricultural forestry and aqua-products 15 30 Tourism & hotel service, Culture & Health 57 221 (Source: Vietnam Economy Times) Foreign Direct Investment Investment Status : Investment by sector Source: VIR 7-13/Apr/2003) Foreign Direct Investment Realized capital Total Capital (US$ billion) Segment Heavy industry 4.34 Oil & Gas 3.34 Light Industry 2.40 Hotel & Tourism 2.02 Construction 1.92 Office - Apartment 1.60 Food Processing 1.47 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries 1.22 Transport, Post 1.00 Source: SGT weekly (01/Apr/2003) Hue  Quang Tri Tunnels – Vinh Moc was the first city in North Vietnam to be hit by US bombs These tunnels were built by local villagers in order to escape bombings by B-52’s  Each family was entitled to meter’s squared of space, which then connected to other families spaces to form webs of tunnels  The tunnels included meeting rooms and a clinic, where 17 babies were born underground Hue  Khe Sang Base – Located in the DMZ, this base was the sight of pivotal fighting in the war Used to deploy US soldiers into North Vietnam  Ta Con Airport  Important airport of the Khe Sang Base, which had the most modern equipment and best soldiers Hue  Today, Khe Sang Base and the Ta Con Airport are being renovated to better attract war buffs since most of the actual war remnants no longer exist Tourism (not war related) Vietnam possesses variety of tourist attractions: –Hanoi Capital of Vietnam History, Museums, Temples etc… –Ha Long Bay Recognized by UNESCO as natural wonder Over 3,000 Islands 165 km from Hanoi –Sapa “Sapa is still a must-see on any northern Vietnam itinerary On a clear day you will treated to views of steeply terraced rice fields, towering verdant ridgelines, primitive mud-thatched villages, raging rivers and astounding waterfalls.” (Vietnamadventures.com) Hanoi  Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam – Large city – Located in East Plains of North VN – European City – Population: million Hanoi  Where to stay? – Sofitel Metropole Hanoi – $200 per night for a single or double – Classic French Colonial Hotel – recently remodeled “Before the recent building boom in upscale hotels, the Metropole was ‘The Place’ to stay in Hanoi For many, it still is This classic French colonial hotel in the center of Hoan Kiem District was restored and remodeled a few years ago by the Sofitel chain Today the Metropole is as much a hub for business and society as it is a hotel.” (Vietnamadventures.com) Hanoi  Places of Interest:  The Ba Dinh Square Zone – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – Uncle Ho’s house-onstilts – Ho Chi Minh Museum  The West Lake Zone – Area of over 800 hectares Ha Long Bay •Main Attractions of Ha Long Bay: •Calm clear waters •3000 Island’s and Limestone Mountains •Sandy Beaches •Location: •165km from Hanoi •Northern part of VN Ha Long Bay •Bai Chay (Scorched Beach) •Dark Sand, 70 deg F •Named Scorched Beach b/c of historical event •Perfect place to start a tour of Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay  Hang Dau Go (Wooden Stakes Cave) – One of most beautiful caves at Ha Long – Chambers to the caves  Outer Chamber – Largest Capacity (~3000 people) – 25 m high ceilings  Middle Chamber – Famous for colorful stalagmites and stalactites  Inner Chamber – Much Smaller than others – Stone wells full of fresh water year round Ha Long Bay  Sung Sot Cave – Path to cave is quite steep – Chambers  Outer Chamber – Square in shape – Referred to as waiting room – 30 m high ceiling with perfectly smooth walls (appears manmade)  Inner Chamber – Known as ‘Serene Castle’ – Formations appear to resemble a general looking over his troops – Light reflected from moving water outside makes formations in the chamber seem alive Ha Long Bay Sapa  Characteristics: – Originally created as a retreat for locals from Hanoi’s stifling summers – Located in Tonkinese Alps near the Chinese border – There are eight ethnic groups that inhabit this region:  Hmong, Dao, White Thai, Giay, Tay, Muong, Hao and Xa Pho  Most prominent are the Red Dao Sapa  Reasons to visit: – ‘Love Market’  Courting Ritual every Saturday night – Beautiful Mountains – Waterfalls Sapa  Things to know about Sapa – Times to visit  Spring & Fall is best  Summers are muddy/rainy  Winter can be very cold – Locals  Quaint town  Do not like to have pictures taken unless paid for it [...]... 1,845.6 China R.P 105 151.0 Of which Source: Vietnam General Department of Statistics Total Visitors Arrival to Vietnam 1999 – 2002 Year 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total Visitor Arrivals to Vietnam 1,781,754 2,140,100 2,330,050 2,627,988 ASEAN Visitors Arrival to Vietnam 1999 – 2002 Year 1999 2000 2001 2002 ASEAN Visitors 167,281 265,338 240,883 269,448 Other Asian Visitors Arrival to Vietnam 1999 2002 Year 1999... Industry 1704 16,077.5 Of which: Oil and gas industry 56 4,200.4 Construction 282 4,616.6 Hotel & Tourism 202 4,834.8 Transport Communication 140 3,424.9 Finance Banking 34 243.1 Cultural Health Education 98 523.7 Other services 293 7,645.2 Source: Vietnam General Department of Statistics Foreign Direct Investment Number of FDI projects (1988-2000) licensed : province Number of Projects Total registered... Number of FDI projects (1988-2000) licensed : year Source: Vietnam General Department of Statistics Foreign Direct Investment Number of FDI projects (1988-2000) licensed : year Foreign Direct Investment Number of FDI projects (1988-2000) licensed : economic activity Number of projects Total registered capital (US$ million) Total 3170 39100.8 Agriculture Forestry 321 1,379.9 Fishery 96 355.1 Industry... Visitors Arrival to Vietnam 1999 - 2002 Year 1999 2000 2001 2002 Europe Visitors 234,006 272,001 306,620 343,350 North American Visitors Arrival to Vietnam 1999 - 2002 Year 1999 2000 2001 2002 North American Visitors 241,468 239,487 266,433 303,519 Oceania Visitors Arrival to Vietnam 1999 2002 Year 1999 2000 2001 2002 Oceania Visitors 67,811 73,447 90,982 104,890 Other Visitors Arrival to Vietnam 1999 - 2002... all tourist places • International flight • from/to Vietnam • Visa arrangement • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls etc.) • Drinks • Tips and gratuities War Tourism Vietnam is most prominently known as a place of war and political strife However, as the country opens up to foreign investment, war tourism has become an increasing attraction Places of Interest  Ho Chi Minh Trail  Ho Chi Minh City... Red River Delta 42 43.4 Hanoi 36 33.5 North East 18 18.4 Source: Vietnam General Department of Statistics Foreign Direct Investment Number of FDI projects (1988-2000) licensed : main counterpart Number of Projects Total Total registered capital (US$ million) 3170 39,100.8 Taiwan 605 4,884.6 Hong Kong (China) 319 3,634.3 Korea of Rep Of 309 3,224.7 Japan 296 3,441.2 Singapore 252 5,886.1 France 158... during the war It consisted of mazes of jungle, paths, tunnels, and canals which the Americans and South Vietnamese failed to conquer  Currently, a 42 kilometer section is under restoration to become a sightseeing trail This is estimated to cost $3.5 million and should be completed by 2005 Ho Chi Minh Trail Tourism  Tourists will stop at war sites as well as learn about the ecology and culture of. .. groups http://www.vnn.vn/english/765/2003/9/15076/ Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – War Remnants Museum (Museum of American War Crimes)  Displays illustrations of violent crimes committed against civilians by American soldiers during the Vietnam War, such as the spreading of toxic defoliant and torturing of prisoners Includes a mock prison with emaciated models that are beheaded and dismembered 6 million visitors... Collection of tanks, shells, bombs and wreckage from American and Vietnamese troops – Rex Hotel  A popular hangout for American soldiers during the war Preserved to look much as it did during the war – Apocalypse Now Nightclub  One of many nightclubs that have emerged with a war theme to attract tourists – Cu Chu Tunnels Cu Chi Tunnels  “The Cu Chi tunnels, a 75-milelong underground maze where thousands of. .. 247,153 242,389 272,198 286,485 Comparison of Visitors from Different Markets 1999 - 2002 Percentage of Different Markets in 1999 Percentage of Different Market in 2002 Reasons for Increased Tourism  Modernizing and developing economy  Tourist campaigns highlighting beaches, golf courses, adventure travel, and history  Affordability International Flights to Vietnam Distance & Flying Times Sector Distance