Hanoi wins double at World Travel Awards 2025

Hanoi's honor at the World Travel Awards is a worthy recognition of the city's efforts in building a green and friendly tourism environment, an attractive destination for tourists.

The capital Hanoi continues to affirm its position on the world tourism map when it was honored as Asia's Leading City Destination and Asia's Leading Short-Term City Break Destination within the framework of the World Travel Awards 2025.

This is a worthy recognition for Hanoi city's efforts in building a green and friendly tourism environment, an attractive destination for tourists.

Previously, at the 12th General Assembly of the Tourism Promotion Organization for Global Cities (TPO) held in Ho Chi Minh City, the capital Hanoi was honored in the category of "Sustainable Tourism" within the framework of the TPO Best Awards 2025.

Time Out magazine (UK) put Hanoi in the top 7 most beautiful autumn destinations in Asia while the Telegraph Travel Awards 2025, organized by Telegraph newspaper (UK), also announced Hanoi in the list of the most wonderful cities in the world in 2025. The American magazine Travel and Leisure honored Hanoi as one of 15 dream destinations with reasonable prices.

What makes Hanoi tourism different is the way the capital exploits and honors cultural and heritage values.

Tourists visit the stele house honoring doctors at the Temple of Literature. (Photo: Hoang Hieu/VNA)

Historical sites are dressed in new colors with attractive tours. For example, the "Sacred Night" tour at Hoa Lo Prison, visitors not only hear stories about history but also feel the indomitable spirit of revolutionary soldiers.

Or "Decoding the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long", the program takes visitors back in time to the 1,000-year-old capital, discovering the mysteries hidden in each layer of soil and each ancient brick.

The program "The Quintessence of Taoism" at the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam recreates the atmosphere of the past, when Confucian scholars wore ao dai and walked under the trees, in the middle of the examination stage. Meanwhile, "Ngoc Son - Mysterious Night" brings a magical experience in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake, shimmering with lights... These tourism products not only attract visitors during the holidays but also create a lasting attraction, turning each trip into a memorable cultural journey.

In addition to tourism products at historical sites, suburban districts such as Soc Son develop sports tourism, Ba Vi focuses on community tourism combined with health care. The community destination of Ban Mien in Ba Vi has become a typical model, helping tourists experience living with the local people.

In addition, the tourist route "South Thang Long Heritage Road" connecting Hanoi Center - Thanh Oai - Ung Hoa - My Duc opens a new direction, exploiting the tourism potential of suburban areas. River tourism along the Red River, the route Chuong Duong Do - Bat Trang - Chu Dong Tu Temple promises to bring a new perspective of the capital from the mother river.

The tireless efforts of Hanoi's tourism industry have been recognized. For three consecutive years from 2022 to 2024, Hanoi was honored to receive awards from the World Travel Awards - "Oscars of the world tourism industry" - with the titles: Vietnam's Leading Cultural Destination, Asia's Leading City Destination 2024, Asia's Leading Short-Breakfast City Destination 2024.

These awards are not only the pride of the tourism industry but also of all the people of the capital, affirming that Hanoi is not only beautiful in the eyes of Vietnamese people but also shines on the world tourism map.

International tourists capture memorable moments with the ancient Turtle Tower. (Photo: Thanh Phuong/VNA)

Hanoi Department of Tourism said that in the first 9 months of 2025, the city welcomed 26.07 million visitors, an increase of 23.8%; total revenue reached 98.36 trillion VND, an increase of more than 20% over the same period in 2024. Of which, international tourists reached 5.54 million, an increase of 26% over the same period in 2024.

Currently, Hanoi has 3,761 accommodation establishments with more than 71,256 rooms, of which 85 hotels and apartment complexes are rated 1-5 stars. The city also has nearly 2,700 travel establishments and businesses and more than 9,400 tour guides.

With a solid foundation, a professional team, unique products and the application of modern technology, Hanoi can absolutely rise to become a leading destination not only in Asia but also in the world.

To maintain growth momentum, Hanoi aims to improve the effectiveness of state management, develop new products, and strongly promote the image of the capital. Management work focuses on building a safe, civilized, and friendly tourism environment.

Regarding tourism products, Hanoi aims for diversity and uniqueness. The city promotes agricultural and rural tourism; community tourism associated with traditional culture; develops night tourism, adventure sports tourism, and experiential tourism using virtual reality technology.

In particular, MICE tourism is identified as a spearhead in resorts and golf courses, combined with the organization of cultural, sports, political and international events. At the same time, Hanoi encourages the formation of entertainment complexes, hotels and hospitals, the development of the night-time economy and green, sustainable tourism./.

(Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/ha-noi-gianh-chien-thang-kep-tai-giai-thuong-du-lich-the-gioi-nam-2025-post1070637.vnp