Vietnam Celebrates Major Wins at World Travel Awards 2024

Vietnam has achieved remarkable success at the 31st World Travel Awards (WTA), securing multiple prestigious titles including Asia’s Leading Destination. The country also garnered two special awards for Hanoi.

At the annual WTA ceremony held in Manila, Philippines on September 3, Vietnam was honored with awards for Asia’s Leading Destination, Leading Heritage Destination, and Leading Nature Destination. Hanoi received accolades as the Leading City and Leading City Break Destination. Additionally, Ho Chi Minh City was recognized as 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 named Asia’s Leading Destination, overcoming stiff competition from countries like China, India, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Sri Lanka. Hanoi’s continued recognition as a top city destination and city break location highlights its global appeal.

In further recognition, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism was honored as Asia’s Leading City Tourist Board for the second time, while Quang Nam Tourism earned the title of Asia’s Leading Regional Tourist Board. Hội An, the UNESCO World Heritage site, claimed the Asia’s Leading Culture City Destination award for the fifth consecutive year. Vietnam’s Mộc Châu was named Asia’s Leading Regional Nature Destination for 2024.

Hà Giang, located in the northernmost part of the country, made its debut as Asia’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination, and Hà Nam was recognized for the first time as Asia’s Leading Emerging Tourism Destination.

Graham Cooke, founder of the WTA, expressed his pride in hosting the awards ceremony in the Philippines, calling it a perfect showcase for Manila and celebrating tourism excellence across Asia and Oceania.

In addition to these honors, many prominent Vietnamese brands in hotels, resorts, airlines, and travel agencies received accolades in various categories at the WTA 2024. Established in 1993, the WTA is often referred to as the Oscars of the travel industry and is renowned for celebrating excellence across all facets of global travel and tourism.