Vietnam Secures Top Honors at World Travel Awards 2024
Hanoi, The Gulf Observer: Vietnam has garnered a series of prestigious accolades, including being named Asia’s Leading Destination, at the highly esteemed 31st annual World Travel Awards (WTA). The country also claimed the titles of Asia’s Leading Heritage Destination and Asia’s Leading Nature Destination. Hanoi, the capital, was honored with two major awards—Asia’s Leading City and Asia’s Leading City Break Destination.
At the same ceremony held in Manila, Philippines, on September 3, Ho Chi Minh City (HCM City) also received recognition, winning Asia’s Leading Business Travel Destination and Asia’s Leading Festival & Event Destination.
This marks the sixth time in seven years that Vietnam has been recognized as Asia’s Leading Destination, beating out tough competition from China, India, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Sri Lanka to retain the prestigious title.
Hà Nội continues to solidify its reputation as a top-tier global destination, being recognized as the leading city destination and the premier choice for a city break. Additionally, HCM City’s Department of Tourism was honored as Asia’s Leading City Tourist Board for the second time, while Quảng Nam Tourism won the title of Asia’s Leading Regional Tourist Board.
Hội An, a UNESCO World Heritage site, earned the distinction of Asia’s Leading Culture City Destination for the fifth consecutive year, having won the award in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Mộc Châu, known for its lush landscapes, was named Asia’s Leading Regional Nature Destination for 2024, while Hà Giang, the northernmost province of Vietnam, made its debut as Asia’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination. Hà Nam province also received its first recognition as Asia’s Leading Emerging Tourism Destination for 2024.
Cúc Phương National Park in Ninh Bình province won Asia’s Leading National Park title for the sixth year in a row, triumphing over notable competitors from Japan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Việt Nam. According to Nguyễn Văn Chính, Director of Cúc Phương National Park, the award is a testament to the enduring dedication of the park’s staff, the local community, scientists, and visitors over the past 60 years.
The 2024 World Travel Awards also honored various Vietnamese brands across sectors like hotels, resorts, airlines, and travel agencies, reflecting the country’s growing prominence in global tourism. Established in 1993, the WTA is recognized as the premier global award in the travel industry, celebrating excellence across all sectors of the global tourism market.
