Hanoi (VNA), March 1 -- Last year, northern localities enjoyed flourishing tourism while many destinations in this region won international awards and recognition, greatly contributing to Vietnam's tourism development.

Vu The Binh, Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association , said northern provinces and cities have shown fruitful cooperation in creating many tourism products to attract more visitors and encourage holidaymakers to extend their stay, thus helping with tourism development nationwide, reported Dau tu (Vietnam Investment Review).

Tourism in the north has bounced back strongly since the COVID-19 pandemic was brought under control, especially in 2023.

Nguyen Manh Than, head of the group of northern localities' tourism associ...