Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Vietnam tourism: Work in progress -04 January, 2011

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Vietnam tourism: Work in progress -04 January, 2011

Vietnam tourism: Work in progress -04 January, 2011: "Vietnam tourism: Work in progress

Vietnam has fallen short of its 10-year target for tourism although it met two of its goals, achieving 25 million domestic tourists by 2009 and reaching more than US$4 billion in annual revenue by 2010.

The tourism sector had planned to receive up to six million foreign tourists in 2010, but reached only five million.

The industry had targeted annual GDP growth of 11 per cent, but was unable to reach that figure.

Experts have blamed the lack of progress on shortage of land in coastal cities to build large hotels and resorts, the poor quality of human resources working in the industry, and a shortage of tour guides speaking foreign languages.

Source:Travelmole

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.