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Popular Japanese singer Ueno Yuuka, who was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange, will perform on Lunar New Year’s eve at the Sculpture Park in Hoi An on January 24.
Source: Ancient town to celebrate Lunar New Year with a bang – VietNamNet
The south-central coastal province of Quang Nam has set a target of serving 8.1 million tourists in 2020.
Source: Quang Nam aims to welcome 8.1 million tourists in 2020 | Travel | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
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The central province of Quang Nam held a ceremony in the ancient port city of Hoi An on December 25 to welcome the 4.6 millionth foreign visitor to the province in 2019.
Source: Quang Nam welcomes 4.6 millionth foreign visitor in 2019
The central province of Quang Nam has stepped up plans to host a ceremony featuring an array of interesting art programs on December 25 as a way of welcoming the locality’s 4.6 millionth international tourist during 2019.
Source: Quang Nam ceremony marks 4.6 millionth international tourist
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Free entrance tickets have been offered to visitors to the ancient town of Hoi An to commemorate the 20th anniversary since UNESCO officially recognised Hoi An as a World Heritage site, with plenty of tourists flocking to the area to enjoy the occasion.
Source: Tourists flock to Hoi An in celebration of 20th World Heritage anniversary
Customers of the 20-day holiday tour, which costs US$270,000 per person, will visit Hoi An among multiple other destinations …
Source: ‘World’s most expensive tour’ to include stop in Vietnam’s Hoi An: media – Tuoi Tre News
Vietnam made its debut as the world’s leading heritage destination Friday, winning the category at the World Travel Awards (WTA) held in Muscat, Oman.
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The ancient town of Hoi An is to offer free tickets to the Old Quarter and Thanh Ha pottery village on December 4 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Hoi An as a World Cultural Heritage site.
Source: Hoi An to offer tourists free admission to Old Quarter on Dec. 4
The “Korean Cultural Days in Quang Nam 2019” wrapped up on November 17 in the ancient town of Hoi An, the central province of Quang Nam.
Source: Korean culture spotlighted in Hoi An | Culture – Sports | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
Korean dance troupe, Byeongin Lee Seungju, and bands J-Morning, M.M Crew and singer Jingju will perform at the Korea Cultural Day event – an annual culture exchange event between Korea and Quang Nam – in the ancient city on November 16-17.
Source: Korean Cultural Day to be held in Hoi An – VietNamNet
Among nearly 1 million Japanese tourists to Vietnam, 60-70 percent of whom come to Hoi An ancient city in the central province of Quang Nam, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Vu Hong Nam.
Source: Hoi An – popular destination for Japanese tourists | Travel | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
Mass tourism is a challenge for Hoi An.
Source: Mass Tourism Becomes Problematic in Vietnamese Hoi An | .TR
Old traditional houses changing hands amid a tourism frenzy, hyper commercialization and increasing migration are threatening Hoi An’s way of life.
Hoi An is being challenged by mass tourism, traffic congestion, underdeveloped waste management, vendors, street food quality and poor design and operation of homestays that have badly impacted the site.
Source: Hoi An ancient town seek ways to improve tourism quality – VietNamNet
Is the UNESCO World Heritage Status helping in conservation efforts or ending up harming the places it intends to preserve through unchecked tourism?
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Status: Preservation or Publicity Tool?
While most people visiting Vietnam opt for Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, Katie Chang recommends bypassing the throngs of tourists in favor of a four-day weekend in Hoi An.
Source: Koi Pond Spas, River Cruises, and Unforgettable Banh Mi: The 4-Day Weekend in Hoi An, Vietnam
