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VIETNAM TOURISM
MARKETING STRATEGY
TO 2020 & ACTION PLAN:
2013-2015 (PROPOSED)
Executive Summary

Developed by:
European Union funded
Environmentally & Socially
Responsible Tourism (ESRT)
Capacity Development Programme

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© 2013 Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development Programme

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Background ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Strategy for Tourism Development in Vietnam .................................................................................. 3
TOURISM MARKET OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 4
Global outlook..................................................................................................................................... 4
Regional outlook ................................................................................................................................. 4
Local outlook ....................................................................................................................................... 5
SWOT ANALYSIS ...................................................................................................................................... 8
VIETNAM TOURISM MARKETING STRATEGY TO 2020 .......................................................................... 10
Objectives ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Positioning & branding ..................................................................................................................... 11
Matching markets & products .......................................................................................................... 13
Branding activities............................................................................................................................. 14
Product management implementation activities ............................................................................. 16
Achieving Vietnam’s tourism objectives ........................................................................................... 17
Promotional mix................................................................................................................................ 21
RESOURCES TO DELIVER THE STRATEGY............................................................................................... 24
Human resources .............................................................................................................................. 24
Financial resources............................................................................................................................ 24
ACTION PLAN: 2013-2015 ..................................................................................................................... 26
Phase 1: 2013 – 2015 ........................................................................................................................ 26
Phase 2: 2016 – 2020 ........................................................................................................................ 29

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INTRODUCTION

Background
Development In 2012 the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) initiated with the
EU-funded Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism (ESRT) Capacity process Development Programme a tourism marketing development process that resulted in the development of an action-oriented and practical strategic marketing plan that defines direction, priorities and details for Vietnam’s tourism marketing activities over the medium- to long-term.
This Executive Summary of the Tourism Marketing Strategy and Action Plan takes a holistic view of tourism sector development and specifically integrates the goals, objectives and recommendations of a number of key documents:


The Vietnam Government’s Strategy for Tourism Development in Vietnam to 2020, Vision to 2030



The ESRT Vietnam Tourism Marketing Strategy to 2020 (proposed)



The ESRT proposed Vietnam Tourism Marketing Strategy Action Plan:
2013-2015 (proposed)



The ESRT Vietnam Destination Branding Technical Report

The development process included a range of stakeholder workshops in North,
Central and South Vietnam and culminated in a presentation of the Strategy at the National Conference on Tourism Marketing in Hanoi in 2013. The Tourism
Marketing Strategy and Action Plan also incorporate comments received from the
Tourism Marketing Working Group within the Tourism Advisory Board to VNAT.

The Vietnam
Responsible
Tourism
Programme
(ESRT)

The European Union funded Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism
(ESRT) Capacity Development Programme aims to build the capacity of stakeholders in the Vietnamese tourism sector in order to fully realise the substantial socio-economic benefits available within tourism while protecting the natural and cultural resources on which the sector depends. The ESRT Programme works in three key areas: policy support and institutional strengthening, product competitiveness and public-private dialogue, and vocational training and education. Vietnam Tourism Marketing Strategy To 2020 & Action Plan: 2013-2015 (Proposed) Executive Summary

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Tourism brings many benefits Vietnam provides some exceptional landscapes and natural assets, valuable cultural heritage and vivid traditions and cultural habits of its friendly people.
With such a strong base for tourism it is no surprise to find that tourism forms an important part of Vietnam’s economy, contributing 5.8% of the country’s gross domestic production (GPD), supporting almost half a million jobs (or 2.4% of the total workforce), and more than 50% all of service sector exports.
According to UNWTO, during the past ten years, international tourist arrivals to
Vietnam increased at an average rate of 8.9% annually and domestic tourism increased at an even faster rate of 10.2%.

But there are also challenges However, countless overseas destinations have shown that uncontrolled growth and development of tourism causes negative impacts on the environment and local communities.
The Government of Vietnam recognizes these challenges and threats along with the potential opportunities, and with the assistance of the Environmentally and
Socially Responsible Tourism Programme (ESRT), has developed this Vietnam
Tourism Marketing Strategy to 2020 and Action Plan 2013 – 2015 (Proposed) as one way in which to guide the development and marketing of tourism in a controlled and sustainable manner.

Strategy for Tourism Development in Vietnam
Working
towards a shared vision

Grounded in the Government’s Strategy for Tourism Development in Vietnam to
2020, Vision 2030, this tourism marketing strategy has been developed to work towards the same overarching aspirations:
Products
Develop quality products based on the natural strengths of Vietnam’s seven tourism zones (Zone 1: Midlands & North; Zone 2: Red River Delta & Coastal
Northeast; Zone 3: North Central; Zone 4: South Central Coast; Zone 5: Central
Highlands; Zone 6: South East; and Zone 7: the Cuu Long River (Mekong) Delta), with a focus on marine/beach tourism, cultural tourism, and nature-based tourism. Objectives


Economic – attract 10-10.5 million international visitors by 2020 (7.6% annual increase), and serve 48 million domestic tourists (5.3% annual increase). Increase tourism revenue to US$ 18-19 billion by 2020 (13.8% increase to 2015, 12% annual increase thereafter). Contribute 6.5-7% of
GDP by 2020. Attract $42.5 billion in investment, increasing room supply to 580,000 rooms by 2020



Social – increase numbers employed in tourism to over 3 million, of which
870,000 are direct jobs. Ensure tourism development contributes to the preservation and promotion of Vietnam’s cultural values, improving the lives of its people



Environmental – Develop green tourism activities associated with preserving and promoting the value of natural resources and environmental protection, ensuring that tourism development complies with environmental law.

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Global outlook
The UN World Tourism Organisation's Tourism 2020 Vision forecasts the following for global travel and tourism:


International arrivals will reach over 1.56 billion by the year 2020 of which
1.18 billion will be intraregional and 0.38 billion will be long-haul travellers. 

By 2020 East Asia and the Pacific, South Asia, the Middle East and Africa are forecasted to record growth at rates of over 5 percent per year, compared to the world average of 4.1 per cent.



Long-haul travel will grow faster, at 5.4 per cent per year over the period
1995-2020, than intraregional travel, at 3.8 per cent.



Regional outlook
The World Travel and Tourism Council identifies the following key statistics for tourism in the Asia region:1


Travel and tourism direct industry GDP in Asia reached $554 billion in
2011. This is greater than the GDP of Asia’s auto manufacturing and education sectors.



With 63 million direct employees in Asia, travel and tourism directly employs nearly as many people as the region’s entire education sector



Travel and tourism GDP is forecast to grow 5.8% per annum (compound annual growth) over the next decade – greater than growth in the automotive and communications sectors as well as the total Asian economy. 1

World Travel and Tourism Council 2012, Benchmarking Travel & Tourism Asia Summary: How does Travel & Tourism compare to other sectors? Summary of Findings, April 2012, [Online} available: www.wttc.org/site_media/uploads/downloads/WTTC_Sectors_Summary_Asia.pdf Vietnam Tourism Marketing Strategy To 2020 & Action Plan: 2013-2015 (Proposed) Executive Summary

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Tourism mega-trends in the Asia-Pacific
A follow up to 2006-2008 Asia Pacific Tourism Mega-Trends Report prepared by UNWTO and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University identifies the following
Top 10 tourism mega-trends in the Asia-Pacific:
1. Demand for ecologically and culturally sensitive travel products and meaningful activities tied to nature, history or culture
2. Increasing intra-regional and short-haul travel
3. Growing demand for: self-drive rentals, serviced residences
(competing with high end hotels), adventure niche market (that integrates travellers’ hobbies and lifestyles), and individualization and personalisation for luxury market
4. Rise of responsible tourism and corporate social responsibility from consumers and businesses due to greater awareness of impacts of climate change and global warming
5. Low-cost carriers and the extension of open sky policies leading to a boost intra-regional travel
6. More sophisticated online marketing and distribution strategies being adopted by travel industry and suppliers with marketing budgets increasingly moving online
7. More aggressive marketing strategies and strategic alliances being adopted by destinations and National Tourism Organisations with a shift from long-haul to short-haul and regional markets to keep businesses afloat
8. Safety and security issues due to political unrest, severe weather conditions, and global pandemics will continue to be a significant factor that may restrict and prevent travel
9. Continued growth and aggressive promotion to access the lucrative medical and wellness tourism market
10. Increasing role of China to fill gaps in the global slowdown

Local outlook
Tourism provides a significant contribution to the Vietnamese economy bringing jobs and exports. In 2010, there were 800 international-market tour operators, more than 10,000 domestic-market tour operators, and 17,000 registered tour guides in Vietnam. Whilst in the accommodation sector approximately 12,000 hotel and other accommodation units were available in 2010 – an average increase in room supply of 15.9% over the past decade.

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International market
The international tourism market to Vietnam shows the following characteristics:


International tourists arrivals increased at an average rate of 8.9% annually compared to UNWTO figures of 3.4% for world tourism over the same period



Ten source markets accounted for more than 75% of the total number of international arrivals to Vietnam in 2011.



North Asia (China, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan) provide 46% of
Vietnam’s international arrivals.



Whilst China is clearly Vietnam’s largest market, their overall value is debatable (indications are that many arrivals are by land from across the border – often from regional cities and towns, that visitors stay only a short time, and have a relatively low daily spend).



Whilst inter-regional tourists from China, Cambodia, Lao PDR, and
Indonesia are significant, it can be expected that a significant portion are in fact trade and labour movements.



Low cost airline carriers (LCC) are fuelling tourism growth in the region in particular from the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia.



Arrivals from Russia are rapidly increasing and Australia has performed strongly. 

European markets are showing upward growth but at slower rates. Top performers include France (211,444 arrivals in 2011) and the United
Kingdom (156,290 arrivals). Germany (113,938 arrivals) and the
Netherlands (45,000 arrivals) are Vietnam’s next largest markets.

Domestic market
An analysis of the domestic tourism market shows the following characteristics:


Domestic tourism is the overall industry’s biggest market segment and increased by more than 10.2% over the last decade



Although domestic tourism is highly peaked in the summer months, it contributes substantially to accommodation viability across all grades and will continue to grow as the economy (and disposable income) grows.



The market is expanding both amongst city-dwellers and rural populations. 

Increasing motor bike and car ownership, and subsidised domestic flights that keep air travel costs low are assisting mobility.



The average length of a domestic trip has increased from 2.6 nights in
2001, to 2.84 nights in 2005, and 3.0 nights in 2010.



Young tourists seeking exploration and discovery (known as phuot) will play an increasingly significant role in tourism development in new destinations, especially in remote areas.

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Tourism regions Domestic tourists are particularly attracted to Hanoi (Zone 2), Hue-Hoi
An- Da Nang (Zone 4) and Ho Chi Minh City (Zone 6).

Key findings relating to Vietnam’s tourism regions include:
Regional distribution of tourism (domestic and international) is mostly limited to Hanoi (Zone 2), Hue-Hoi An-Da Nang (Zone 4) and Ho Chi Minh
City (Zone 6).



Competition



Rapid growth in foreign tourist numbers to the Northern Mountainous
Area (Zone 1) & Central Highlands (Zone 5) – more than 3 times in 5 years, followed by Northern Central (Zone 3) – about 2.5 times in 5 years.

Finally, a competitor analysis reveals the following:


By global sub-regions, South-East Asia experienced the highest growth in international arrivals (+10%), mostly due to intraregional demand.



Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam (+19%) showed the highest growth in arrivals in the Asia-Pacific region, but in real terms Thailand recorded the largest increase (+3 million more tourist arrivals), followed by Singapore (+1 million).



Vietnam faces fierce competition in the promotion of its core tourism products (coastal and beach tourism, cultural tourism, and nature-based tourism) with Thailand, Malaysia and Cambodia.



Competition for international outbound tourism to the Mekong region is expected to intensify with greater Government investment anticipated.



Competition for Vietnam’s current domestic tourism market will intensify with more people expected to take holidays and do business overseas.

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SWOT ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS

WEAKNESSES

Product

Market

Product

Market

 Destination offers a wide variety of products to meet market needs
 Rich cultural traditions, heritage, temples, festivals, ethnic groups
 Vibrant main cities, young energetic population
 New destination for holidays and exploring
 Extensive (and dramatic) natural attractions
 Unique history of overcoming adversity, contemporary interest in war sites
 Iconic attractions: Halong Bay,
Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City
 New high quality resorts and hotels  Boutique hotels in main cities
 Safe destination (but some perception issues)
 Generally not expensive
 Very strong domestic market underpinning destination viability and economic sustainability  High name recognition
 Steady growth exceeding world average and Asia still very buoyant  Proximity to mass markets of
NE and SE Asia
 LCC boom and improving scheduled access
 Proximity to major gateway hubs of SIN and BKK
 Some innovative tour operators with good market connections
 Familiar and unthreatening destination for Asian tourists, food compatibility
 Exotic destination for Western markets, interest in Vietnamese food and culture
 Interest in war (veterans, memorials, and younger visitors)  Committed staff within VNAT
 Research abilities in ITDR
 Vietnam Airlines marketing
 Tour operator marketing (some leading players)
 Growing worldwide demand for beach holidays (but also increasing supply)
 Very strong domestic market underpinning industry viability

 Limited market research to guide development
 Provinces competing for tourists and investment, limited national coordination
 Destination management, especially regarding mass tourism  Variable to poor standards (for example Ha Long Bay), limited luxury product
 Limited real commitment to responsible tourism
 Quantity of adequately trained human resources may not keep pace with expansion and limit business capacity
 Danger of ‘over-development’ at certain sites (e.g. Sa Pa)
 Cost of access compared to
BKK, KUL, SIN
 Visa processes
 Local public transportation can be problematic
 Limited variety of market-led product to hold visitors longer at sub-destinations
 Over supply of ethnic village tourism and CBT.
 Limited product development ideas in the public sector: need to stimulate the private sector.
 Significant quality issues (lack of trained staff, inconsistent service levels, volatile pricing, unreliable accommodation grading, cleanliness, traffic, poor quality attractions, Ha
Long Bay boat standards, etc).
 Inexperienced investors in tourism due to perceived future success, some dependent on loans - very susceptible to crises

 Very limited state investment in tourism marketing
 Limited co-ordination of tourism promotion activities across MCST and different
VNAT departments
 Limited coordination with private sector
 Limited ongoing market research, in particular regarding visitor satisfaction
 No destination marketing website  No current formal overseas representation  Slow decision-making processes regarding VNAT marketing – cannot capture short term opportunities  Probable limited awareness of
Vietnam’s regional and product diversity  Probable lack of awareness of
Vietnam as a holiday destination in certain source markets (e.g. North America)
 Danger of over-reliance on a few source markets
 Unprepared for friction between different tourist nationalities, and (in particular) friction between tourists and locals  Miss-selling product & services by operators leading to misled, dissatisfied customers
 Reluctance to disseminate information – private sector unaware of plans or where they fit in
 Difficulties co-ordinating regional and provincial marketing  Limited understanding of
‘marketing’ vs. ‘promotion’
 Limited understanding of
‘branding’ being about consistent product quality

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OPPORTUNITIES

THREATS

Product

Market

Product

Market

 Improved ground transportation (road, rail) encouraging more exploration and increased length of stay
 New products to meet needs of specific segments (Casino tourism, Mekong cruises, city walking tours etc)
 Range of underutilised but potentially marketable attractions, itineraries and resources around the country which could develop/expand the product offer
 Destination Management
Organisations to bring public and private sector together to address issues (responsible tourism)  Vietnamese IT skills and private sector IT companies

 Tourism Advisory Board (TAB)
 Popularity of Mekong Region and likely interest in Vietnam as
‘new’ destination
 Rapidly growing Chinese and
Russian outbound markets, buoyant Australian market
 Can capitalise on current stability compared to Thailand,
Middle East
 Attracting more scheduled carriers, LCCs and charter traffic
 New markets with air access
 Cooperation with new airlines serving Vietnam destinations
(e.g. Etihad)
 Reduce reliance on major source market – spread risk
 Number of niche markets with potential including MICE
 Attracting more cruise liners
 Domestic tourism marketing to fill dips in occupancy
 Targeting international tour operators currently featuring
Thailand, Malaysia, but not
Vietnam
 E-marketing
 Predicted future dominance of unpackaged, online bookings
 Overseas representation
 Marketing partnerships
 Diaspora
 Simplify visa on arrival (also
Association of South East Asian
Nations [ASEAN] integration, common visa)

 Continued degradation and pollution will make some products more difficult to market profitably
 Lack of coordination between government agencies threatens the achievement of the Tourism
Strategy to 2020
 Lack of coordination between national and regional/provincial organizations in tourism marketing, especially in the domestic market.

 Under-developed capacities of staff for Vietnam tourism marketing, especially provincial local staff.
 Massive investment in marketing by competitors
 Unpredictable restrictions on
Chinese outbound tourism
 Long haul leisure markets have been hit hardest by the economic slowdown. Rising fuel prices continue to bite into airfares.  Environmental concerns about long haul travel are starting to re-emerge as the global economic crisis is resolved
 Volatility of tourism (SARS,
Avian flu, etc.)
 Political disputes in region (East
Sea, Thailand-Cambodia, ChinaTaiwan)
 Natural disasters (Tsunamis, earthquakes, flooding, etc.)
 Loss of skilled labour to other
(better paid) destinations
 Loss of domestic market to nearby destinations (LCC opportunities) Vietnam Tourism Marketing Strategy To 2020 & Action Plan: 2013-2015 (Proposed) Executive Summary

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VIETNAM TOURISM
MARKETING STRATEGY TO 2020

Objectives
2013 – 2016

Considering the issues that have been raised thus far, the following marketing objectives are recommended for the period 2013-2016:




Marketing objective 2: To effectively communicate the diversity of
Vietnam’s product offerings and its main tourism regions; to increase visitor length of stay and local expenditure, and to attract return visitors
(‘taste more of Vietnam’).



2017 – 2020

Marketing objective 1: To position Vietnam as a must-visit tourism destination in South East Asia based on its key brand values and products
(culture, cities, coast and mountains) in Asian and selected Western markets, and to ensure it remains the preferred holiday destination for
Vietnamese residents.

Marketing objective 3: To effectively manage cooperation with the private sector, to target growth segments and new markets that can be cost-effectively reached.

For the period 2017-2020, progress should be reviewed and marketing objectives refined. The marketing objectives aim to realize the following targets:


Launching an internationally recognised Vietnam brand with consistent application of brand values through all VNAT marketing by 2015.



Market growth in target markets as projected by the National Tourism
Master Plan draft targets



Enhance industry cooperation and confidence in VNAT marketing through professionalizing activity and securing an increased contribution to VNATled marketing initiatives through the Tourism Advisory Board

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Positioning & branding
Image

Key findings from a 2011 Vietnam Tourism Image and Competitiveness Survey reveal that previous visitors from all markets see culture as a very important aspect of Vietnam’s image. Nature is also important, especially for European visitors, whilst Vietnamese cuisine is important to Australian and Asian visitors.2 Of particular importance are the attitudes of those who have visited Vietnam more than once and therefore have a realistic view of the country. For this group of people, the following characteristics are associated with
Vietnam:






Culture
People
Cuisine
Adventure
Hospitality

For returning visitors, nature is less strongly associated with Vietnam than for first time visitors. Whilst Vietnam’s unique selling proposition has not been clearly defined, those who are
Selling
proposition familiar with the destination know that it is:


Very different to Thailand (a soft, smooth, luxurious image)



Very different to Malaysia (prosperous, Islam-dominated yet also ‘truly Asia’)



Different to Singapore with its developed and prosperous urban and contemporary image. The uniqueness of Vietnam lies in its rich and varied culture, its delicious cuisine, strong spirit of independence and its continuing vibrancy and energy in rebuilding itself.

The
Position

Vietnam’s core assets include its coast, culture, cities and eco-based tourism. The Vietnam tourism position aims to transform the key emotional angles and assets of its core competencies into strong and credible images. The core elements of the Vietnam tourism brand position are:




Intensity. Vietnam is a place of intense travel experiences – from its natural wonders and cultural delights through to its bustling cities. Vietnam is adventurous, authentic, untouched and still to be explored.



Mystery. Vietnam’s possesses a mixture of exotic and yet authentic cultures, ethnic groups, religions and traditions set within a spectacular backdrop of misty mountains, green fields and endless ocean horizons. Here, travellers can collect unforgettable stories and tales to pass on to their family and friends.



2

Time. Vietnam is a destination that “enables spare time” but also where “time can stand still”. Here, the traveller can regenerate and experience unforgettable moments - whether it is watching a cultural performance or relaxing on a white sand beach.

Commitment. The Vietnamese people provide visitors with a service that is rooted in cultural traditions and qualities of loyalty, friendliness and charm – and prerequisites for good service.

Vietnam Tourism Consultant Co. Sample size was 1,010 interviews.

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“Vietnam Timeless Charm” brings the above core assets and key emotional qualities together under a single umbrella or slogan. Vietnam offers travellers authentic holiday experiences filled with natural and cultural intensity, mystery, and commitment that are remarkable and memorable and live on endlessly in the traveller’s mind.

Challenges

Vietnam’s branding challenge is to shift the sometimes vague or shifting perceptions of the country as a tourism destination to a more positive reality. This ‘positive reality’ should apply to all aspects with the exception of nature where there is evidence that visitors are less satisfied than expected. In branding terms, this aspect of the product will require better management if the image is to measure up to reality.
In 2011, VNAT developed a new logo and tagline for Vietnam:
Việt Nam: Vẻ đẹp bất tận.
This translates, literally, as ‘Vietnam: Never-ending beauty’; in English:
Vietnam: Timeless charm.

To address the marketing objective of promoting Vietnam’s product diversity, initial advertising in English should be themed around ‘endless’ as a strap line for English language promotion:
Vietnam: Timeless charm Endless discovery
Vietnam: Timeless charm Endless nature
Vietnam: Timeless charm Endless mystery
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Vietnam: Timeless charm Endless beauty
Vietnam: Timeless charm Endless variety
Vietnam: Timeless charm Endless vacation
Additionally, there is an opportunity to highlight Vietnamese cuisine as a key selling point in positioning Vietnam.
With future UNWTO tourism growth projections indicating that Vietnam’s future tourism markets are likely be overwhelmingly Asian (with a very strong domestic tourism element), the Asian image of Vietnam, and Vietnam’s ability to deliver on this image, needs to be the prime consideration of future brand development.

Brand products In accordance with the branding strategy, four product groups have been identified to present to relevant market segments. These groups, all of which include the core products of people and food, are as follows:





Brand group 1: Culture
Brand group 2: Coast
Brand group 3: Eco-based
Brand group 4: City breaks

Matching markets & products
If the product is not right for the higher spending visitor, which Vietnam’s
National Tourism Strategy seeks, no marketing strategy will succeed in the long term. An integrated approach to product development and marketing is therefore essential, both to ensure visitor satisfaction and to deliver on brand promises. VNAT’s marketing approach will be to work more closely with the travel trade to strengthen the following:
1. High spending elements of the current product offer, by addressing specific segments within established markets for culture, city breaks, coastal and mountain tourism (North Asia, Europe, North America), and by helping the trade to identify new segments in new markets
(India, South America, Middle East).
2. Improving high volume coastal, cultural, city and mountain product, by concentrating on better destination management and product quality, so that there can be sustainable growth from larger ASEAN economies, North Asia and Russia as well as the domestic market.
VNAT will concentrate most effort on those geographical markets with a high propensity to travel to Vietnam in terms of visitor numbers, air access and the market-product match. Given budgetary realities, most focus will be on nearer markets. In future possible markets the creation of awareness and developing travel trade links will be the priorities during this planning period.
Target markets
The Government strategy for Tourism Development mandates targeting higherspending, longer staying tourists in target markets relevant to Vietnam’s product offer, with specific recommendations to focus on the following target markets:


Asia-Pacific – The nearby markets of North East Asia (China, Japan, South
Korea), South East Asia (Singapore Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand), and

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Australia


Western markets – Western Europe (France, Germany, Great Britain, the
Netherlands, Spain and Scandinavia); North America (United States and
Canada), and Eastern Europe (Russian Federation, Ukraine)



New markets – The Middle East and India

The Vietnam Tourism Marketing Strategy to 2020 remains consistent with the priority target markets identified within the Government strategy for tourism development. Furthermore, the Vietnam Tourism Marketing Strategy to 2020 proposes specifically aligning key products to identified markets. Critical to success will be improving the products to meet market expectations and stronger destination management mechanisms. A detailed analysis of tourism marketing objectives and activities for Vietnam’s key tourism markets / market groupings is provided in the following section.

North America

Europe

New

Domestic

























































Beach holiday

















Ha Long Bay

















Mekong Cruise











Cruise liners











City breaks







Short breaks









Classic tour















MICE















Golf











Eco-based
Coast
City breaks 





Ethnic culture: CBT







Pilgrim/religion





New life style

Culture

Heritage, general touring

Special interest Australia



ASEAN



North Asia

Russia

Vietnam’s key products according to identified markets





Protected areas



Mountain resorts



Adventure








Note:  Strong products for the target market,  Less strong products for the target market.

Branding activities
The overarching implementation of the branding strategy will require cross-linking branding to marketing and other relevant strategies, gaining commitment and ownership of ‘Vietnam – Timeless Charm’ within VNAT, obtaining agreement on the brand identity, core values and attributes, and further developing the brand strategy to foster continuing brand development processes.

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Structure

Key activities pertaining to branding structure shall include reviewing the organisational structure of VNAT based on a value-chain approach, the capacity building of stakeholders on the theory and methodology behind branding a tourism destination, the establishment of an internal brand working group within
VNAT, initiating a co-operation process with the tourism industry, and finalising tourism brand product groups (role and function).

Legalities

Outstanding legal issues with regard to use of the logo, tagline and pictures will be clarified and solidified.

Financing

Assurance of sufficient financial resources for brand management by VNAT based on a proposed and evaluated working plan outlining objectives, success indicators and respective activities will take place.

Research & analysis An evaluation of the existing brand image will be conducted with key findings looping back into the brand development and product management process. A qualitative assessment of information needs will be undertaken and appropriate market research conducted on the image of Vietnam among consumers for ongoing inputs on the brand architecture and communication.

Images / visuals Core images of sites, sub-destinations, tourism experiences and attractions will be identified and high-resolution, high-quality images sourced (e.g. from media partners). A commercial image use guide will be published to inform use of the images. A web-based image database will be set up that offers brand-consistent images to national and international stakeholders.

Text

Story-telling will be integrated into existing and future marketing campaigns
(especially below-the-line / social media) and sample stories will be provided to audiences to assure brand-consistent communication

Campaigns

Central to all branding campaigns will be a focus on highlights of the brand specifically targeted to different target segments, and innovative and creative communication of tourism products within experience zones. Specific campaign activities will include:


Operational – Contracting of a national advertising / creative agency or person to design campaigns, promotion materials, Point of Information and Point of Sale elements



Print – Implementation guidelines on the use of the logo and slogan in both corporate and consumer oriented messages



Web – Initiation of a strong central web platform for B2C and B2B audiences 

Social media – Research on current social media activities promoting
Vietnam as a tourism destination and implementation of targeted social media campaign



Newsletter – Development of a tourism industry newsletter for covering most relevant issues with regard to VNATS’ core activities.



Video – Production of a video clip incorporating the key-findings of the brand (proposition).

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Product management implementation activities
Prioritising
city breaks

‘City breaks’ will be identified as another core product line in order to specifically point out the importance of both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as key tourism experiences in Vietnam.

Structure

Product management working groups with regions will be formed (VNAT, DMO, regional stakeholders and private sector), support will be provided to develop professional DMOs, and priority areas will be identified by sub-destinations and thematic needs.

Communication

Products that incorporate brand essence ‘Vietnam – Timeless Charm’ will be communicated in marketing campaigns, skills training for product development will be conducted at the regional level (e.g. value chain, value capture, packaging, pricing, storytelling, branding), and product innovation workshops will be conducted in sub-destinations (e.g. “Creating products with a unique identity”).

Quality

Priority areas for quality improvement will be identified relating to key tourism experiences within the destination (e.g. Ha Long Bay). The need for quality improvement in product, process and management will be assessed in order to achieve a holistic picture, and a short-, mid- and long-term national tourism quality program will be developed. An action plan for VNAT related to strategic leadership of the quality program will be designed and implemented.

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Achieving Vietnam’s tourism objectives
JAPAN, KOREA & TAIWAN
Objectives


To position Vietnam as an interesting and culturally rich tourism destination within easy reach for short breaks and longer holidays 

To effectively communicate the diversity of Vietnam’s product offer and its main tourism regions; to increase visitor length of stay and local expenditure, and to attract return visitors.



To effectively manage cooperation with the private sector, to target growth segments and market segments which can be cost-effectively reached.

The marketing strategy targets on average six percent annual growth from these markets.
Targets
Travel trade; Travel press;
General press
Special interest (golf, MICE)
Internet users
Consumers in main cities with air access

Brand tools needed
Brand video; Brand website; Branded exhibition stands; Brand brochures
Brand website (Chinese, Japanese,
Korean)
Brand website (Chinese, Japanese,
Korean)
Branded advertising; Brand website
(Chinese, Japanese, Korean)

Promotional mix
Road shows with partners; Travel trade exhibitions;
Consumer exhibitions; Representation; PR agency
Joint campaigns with Vietnam partners; Representation
(back office); Sponsored events (golf) e-marketing campaign with partners
Consumer advertising campaign with partners

CHINA
Objectives


To position Vietnam as an easy, compatible and culturally rich tourism destination within easy reach for short breaks and longer holidays (including for beach holidays for land-locked provinces)



To effectively communicate the diversity of Vietnam’s product offer and its main tourism regions; to increase visitor length of stay and local expenditure, and to attract higher spending Chinese visitors.



To effectively manage cooperation with the private sector, to target higher spending segments which can be costeffectively reached.

Because overall growth from China is currently 40 percent per annum (a rate which cannot be effectively managed environmentally or socially), marketing needs to be highly selective and focused on higher spending tourists to avoid dominance and dependence on one source market.
Targets
Travel trade; Travel press;
General press; Travel clubs
Special interest (golf, MICE)
Internet users
Consumers in main cities with airport access; Consumers in main inland cities with airport access Brand tools needed
Brand video; Brand website
(Chinese); Branded exhibition stands; Brand brochures (Chinese)
Brand website (Chinese)
Brand website (Chinese)
Branded advertising; Brand website
(Chinese)

Promotional mix
Road shows with partners; Travel trade exhibitions;
Consumer exhibitions; Representation
Joint campaigns with Vietnam partners; Representation
(back office); Sponsored events (golf) e-marketing campaign with partners
Consumer advertising campaign with partners

ASEAN
Objectives


To position Vietnam as an interesting and culturally rich tourism destination within very easy reach for short breaks (in particular city breaks)



To effectively communicate the diversity of Vietnam’s product offer and its main tourism region; to increase visitor length of stay and local expenditure, and to attract return visitors.

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To effectively manage cooperation with the private sector, to target higher spending segments which can be costeffectively reached.

Ten percent annual growth from Malaysia and Singapore can be targeted with increased resources. Ten per cent growth is also expected from near neighbours (Lao PDR, Cambodia). Thailand will be a more difficult market to attract in the short term. For
Thailand and other ASEAN markets an underlying rate of growth of 6 percent per annum is envisaged to 2020.
Targets
Travel trade; Travel press;
General press; Caravan tours
Consumers in border countries
Special interest (golf, MICE)
Internet users
Consumers in main cities with air access

Brand tools needed
Brand video; Brand website; Branded exhibition stands; Brand brochures

Promotional mix
Road shows with partners; Travel trade exhibitions;
Consumer exhibitions; Representation; PR agency

Brand website; Brand incentive webpage Brand website; Facebook campaign

Joint campaigns with Vietnam partners; Representation
(back office); Sponsored events (golf) e-marketing campaign with partners; Website in regional languages (Thai, Malay)
Consumer advertising campaign with partners;
Representation (shop front and back office)

Branded advertising; Brand website

NORTH AMERICA
Objectives


To create awareness of Vietnam as a welcoming and culturally rich tourism destination within South East Asia



To effectively communicate the diversity of Vietnam’s product offer and its main tourism regions; to increase visitor length of stay and local expenditure.



To effectively manage cooperation with the private sector, to target segments which can be cost-effectively reached.

With increased resources the annual rate of growth from North America could be increased from two percent per annum currently to three percent.
Targets
Travel trade; Travel press;
General press

Brand tools needed
Brand website

Special interest (veterans)

Brand website; Brand ‘welcome to veterans’ webpage
Brand webpage (technical information on ports, attractions);
Branded exhibition stand; Branded general brochure
Brand website (Vietnamese, English)

Special interest (cruise line companies) Diaspora
Internet users
Consumers in East Coast cities with air access

Brand website
Brand website

Promotional mix
ATTA membership and liaison; Servicing trade & press enquiries; PR agency to generate positive press coverage;
Fam. visits in partnership with airlines
Joint campaigns with Vietnam partners
Seatrade Asia (Singapore, September); Joint campaign with partners (ports, shipping agents, specialist tour operators); Seatrade Miami (March)
Joint campaigns with Diaspora organisations in USA,
Canada
e-marketing campaign with partners
Airline partnership

AUSTRALIA
Objectives


To create awareness of Vietnam as a welcoming and culturally rich tourism destination within South East Asia



To effectively communicate the diversity of Vietnam’s product offer and its main tourism regions; to increase visitor length of stay and local expenditure, and to encourage repeat visits to explore more of Vietnam,



To effectively manage cooperation with the private sector, to target segments which can be cost-effectively reached.

With increased resources a higher annual growth rate (ten percent per annum) can be targeted from Australia, which has a strong economy and an outbound tourism market interested in exploring more of the Asia-Pacific region.
Targets
Travel trade; Travel press;
General press

Brand tools needed
Brand website; General branded brochure; Brand stories; Brand photo library Promotional mix
Fam. visits in partnership with airlines; Attending exhibitions; Road show with partners; PR agency to generate positive press coverage; Representation (back office); Expanded road show

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Diaspora
Internet users
Consumers in main cities

Brand website (Vietnamese, English)
Brand website
Brand website; Brand advertising

E-marketing
E-marketing campaign with partners
Airline & travel trade partnership campaigns

RUSSIA
Objectives


To create awareness of Vietnam an Asian destination offering beach, culture, cities and nature



To effectively communicate the diversity of Vietnam’s product offer and its main tourism region; to increase visitor length of stay and local expenditure, and to attract return visitors.



To effectively manage cooperation with the private sector, to target higher spending segments which can be costeffectively reached.

The target is to sustain current growth rates to help fill expanding hotel capacity.
Targets
Travel trade; Travel press;
General press
Consumers in cities with air access/charter tour operators

Brand tools needed
Brand website (Russian); Brand stories; Brand photo library
Brand website (Russian); Brand advertising (Russian); Branded exhibition stands

Promotional mix
Fam. visits in partnership with travel trade; Market intelligence to guide travel trade
Airline & travel trade partnership campaigns; PR agency;
Representation (back office); Trade & consumer shows (if partners join)

EUROPE
Objectives


To create greater awareness of Vietnam a Southeast Asian destination offering culture, coast, historic cities and nature



To effectively communicate the diversity of Vietnam’s product offer and its main tourism region; to increase visitor length of stay and local expenditure, and to attract return visitors to Vietnam as a stand-alone destination.



To effectively manage cooperation with the private sector, to target higher spending segments which can be costeffectively reached.

It will be difficult to sustain current growth rates from Europe due to continuing recession, the weakness of the Euro and high fuel costs, despite Vietnam’s historical links with France and broad interest in Indo-China holidays The United Kingdom market is showing more resilience however. Very close cooperation with the travel trade is essential in these markets and VNAT needs to partner more strongly with the private sector to support its initiatives.
Targets
Travel trade; Travel press;
General press
Consumers in cities with air access/charter tour operators

Brand tools needed
Brand website; Brand stories; Brand photo library
Brand website (in selected language); Brand advertising (in selected language); Branded exhibition stands

Promotional mix
Fam. visits in partnership with travel trade; Market intelligence to guide travel trade
Airline & travel trade partnership campaigns; PR agency;
Representation (back office); Trade & consumer shows (if partners join)

OTHER INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
Objectives


To create awareness of Vietnam as a welcoming and culturally rich tourism destination within South East Asia



To effectively communicate the diversity of Vietnam’s product offer and its main tourism regions; to increase visitor length of stay and local expenditure.



To effectively manage cooperation with the private sector, to target segments which can be cost-effectively reached.

The Government Tourism Strategy identifies India and the Middle East as potential new markets. Large and complex markets, the focus needs to be on regions with good air access.
Key products will include general touring, culture and city breaks, together with sightseeing. Classic introductory tours with customised itineraries are likely to be the main products demanded.
The promotional mix will need to be based upon intensive market research (communicated to the Vietnamese travel trade). PR and some travel trade activity are recommended to help create greater awareness of Vietnam.
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DOMESTIC MARKET
VNAT’s marketing to the domestic market will include:


Place: Promoting domestic tourism at a national level, in particular through the regions and provinces. Professionally designed, strongly funded sub-regional brands will be encouraged.



Price: The price of domestic tourism holidays will be determined by the market and sold by the private sector. VNAT will seek to minimise leakage from the economy to other destinations in particular through enhanced cooperation in tourism promotion between airlines, transport, and hospitality and service industries.



Partnerships: Marketing and competitiveness groups in the nine tourism regions will be encouraged. Partnerships will be built with related sectors for tourism promotion and responsible destination management.



People: The capabilities of those responsible for destination marketing at the regional level will be built.



Promotion: Refer to table below.

Promotional mix
Mass media advertising (TV, radio)
Selected trade and tourism fairs
New product familiarization
Press trips
Public relations

Events
E-marketing
Publications
Advertising
Meetings & conferences

Contents & implementation
Demand pushing: “Discover the charms of your country”; Brand familiarization; Product lines awareness; Specific product (region) campaign (in cooperation with regions); High frequency
Promotion of campaign themes
Frequently by provinces/regions
Frequently by provinces/regions
Press trips for media: Television (culture, nature related programmes: VTV1,2,3; HTV...); Key newspapers; Magazines with specific audience (e.g. Heritage); Stock articles and photographs to be supplied.
As appropriate
Campaign website for domestic tourists, hosted by VNAT; e-marketing to mobile phone users, Facebook users, etc
Campaign brochure and other marketing material in Vietnamese
Poster sites in big cities, main roads; Newspaper, radio and TV
Campaign to attract resources and attention from stakeholders about tourism marketing in
Vietnam; Coordination within regions and provinces in marketing.

CORPORATE MARKET
Objectives


To raise awareness of VNAT-led initiatives and their effectiveness



To disseminate research and information about the targets of Vietnam’s tourism marketing



To build pride in Vietnam’s tourism brand and branded approach



To strengthen cooperation between all stakeholders and encourage buy-in to strategic marketing initiatives



To raise awareness about the importance and efficiency of VNAT-led marketing as an investment that gives a strong return

The main tools and campaign for corporate marketing and co-operation will be:
Tool
Public relations

Conferences
Workshops

Description
Communicate VNAT’s marketing strategy and annual plan, and cooperate with the Vietnam tourism sector for joint planning and implementation. Combine with the promotion of branding and brand values in the domestic market. Annual nationwide marketing conferences to gather input and disseminate the marketing plans with stakeholders in Vietnam to encourage cooperation (especially public-private cooperation) and central-provincial cooperation.
Technical workshops and training workshops to draw up country marketing plans with the TAB and other tour operators and Vietnam Airlines. Provide training in marketing skills and activities in specific target markets.

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Promotional mix
Internet & e-marketing
Whilst internet marketing is highly effective if well designed (probably better value for money than traditional marketing), it is by no means cheap and is dependent on having servicing methods to deal with enquiries, such as a welldesigned destination website that will track results.
Internet marketing strategies that will be considered include:


Internet display advertising: Use web banners or banner ads placed on a third-party website to drive traffic to a tourist board’s own website and increase destination awareness or campaign response.



Search engine marketing: Promote websites by increasing their visibility in search engine result pages through the use of either paid placement, contextual advertising, and paid inclusion, or search engine optimization.



Search engine optimization: Improve the visibility of a website or a web page in search engines via the “natural” or unpaid search results.



Social media marketing: Gain traffic or attention through social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter.



Email marketing: Directly market a commercial message to specific groups of people using electronic mail (i.e. electronic direct mail).



Referral marketing: Promote products or services to new customers through referrals, usually word of mouth (e.g. through TripAdvisor).



Affiliate marketing: Where a business rewards affiliates for each visitor or customer brought about by the affiliate's own marketing efforts.



Inbound marketing: Create and freely share informative content as a means of converting prospects into customers, and customers into repeat buyers (e.g. through a regulated blog).



Video marketing: Create videos that engage the viewer into a buying state by presenting information in video form and guiding them to a product or service (e.g. YouTube clips)



Guerrilla marketing: Unconventional marketing such as placing posters on hoardings, PR stunts etc. Create an engaging and thought-provoking concept on the Internet to generate buzz, and consequently turn viral
(e.g. The Vietnamese food clip ‘Viewfinder: A Taste of Vietnam’)



Online booking: e-marketing with online agencies (e.g. Agoda,
Lastminute.com) as well as the provision of direct booking opportunities.



Destination website: Develop a top quality multi-language destination website with sophisticated B2B and B2C design based brand values.

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Public relations & familiarisations


Specific public relations campaigns will be initiated in each main market featuring the main brand themes and market-appropriate product and new product, particularly beach tourism.



A local public relations agency will be appointed to support domestic tourism marketing with a detailed agency brief highlighting specific areas and issues to be addressed drawn up each year.



Syndicated press updates from VNAT about new developments in
Vietnam tourism will be issued to market representatives and the travel trade. 

A review and update of entries in all major travel guides by market will be undertaken by VNAT (e.g. Rough Guide, Insight guide, Blue Guide etc). A review system for TripAdvisor and other e-reviews will be initiated.



Press visits will be hosted from main markets where it is cost effective to do so, and where there is airline or private sector support.

Exhibitions & travel trade
The key activities for exhibitions include:


Focus on travel trade in all markets except Vietnam and ASEAN, where there is also a consumer focus. Build partnerships so that all exhibitions are part-funded by the travel trade.



Mount a stronger branded presence at main travel shows (e.g. ITB, World
Travel Market), potentially reducing the domestic and near Asian markets in order to create a greater impact at shows attended.



Prioritise trade fairs that link in with other marketing campaign activities
(advertising, public relations or travel trade support).

The key activities for travel trade include:


Strengthen joint activities (e.g. in organising familiarisation trips and PR visits) with Vietnam Airlines, the national carrier whilst at the same time strengthening relationships with other leading long haul carriers from existing and new destinations.



In partnership with the private sector (and facilitated by VNAT), focus on travel trade and charter operators currently featuring competing destinations but not yet featuring Vietnam.



Directly target cruise liner itinerary planners in partnership with ports and shipping agents.



Work closely with leading Vietnamese inbound operators, overseas travel trade, overseas representatives, and PR agencies to promote Vietnam.



Work closely with local ground handlers



Refine a range of specialist familiarisation visit itineraries (e.g. a ‘taste
Vietnam’ itinerary) and presentations for different industry groups

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including general tour operators, specialist tour operators, and travel agents. Publications


To both market the destination and encourage visitors to stay longer and travel further, branded, highly visual and marketing-orientated tourism publications designed by a specialist design company will be produced reflecting the chosen brand and product lines (existing publications to be withdrawn or quickly phased out). The following will be produced: o Print pieces: Produced in appropriate languages including Vietnamese and English in Year 1, print pieces will also extend to specific language versions for specific pilot campaign activities. The literature will be lightweight and suitable for supporting tour operator promotions.
Older literature will be used up or withdrawn.

o

Online publications: A range of additional online publications will be produced based on detailed terms of reference including: Vietnam mini-guide; Vietnam main guide; Vietnam tourism maps by region;
Vietnam branded products lines and posters (culture, city breaks, nature, coast); and Vietnam special interest publications. Foreign language editions will also be produced based around specific campaign requirements (e.g. a Russian ‘’Vietnam: Timeless Charm:
Endless Vacation” tactical marketing print piece) but all in conformity with new brand guidelines.



A distribution plan and budget will be drawn up by VNAT including costs and quantities for servicing each market and each planned exhibition.
Volumes used by month and market will be recorded.



Regions, provinces and destination marketing organisations will be responsible for providing tourist information literature to service visitors already in country with VNAT providing guidance on best practice.

Advertising


Commission a portfolio of branded advertisements according to product line through a public tender process. The branded advertisements (print,
Internet, etc) will include: Domestic campaign advertisement; Vietnam general purpose Endless Discovery brand advertisement (culture, beaches, cities, nature); City break advertisements for use in near markets; Vietnam beach-based advertisement, and; Other special interest as campaigns are devised. (e.g. golf, MICE in English and Asian languages).



A TV and radio advertisement for the domestic market based on brand guidelines and themed Việt Nam: Vẻ đẹp bất tận - Do la cua ban. A branded TV advertising in near Asian cities with direct air access should also be considered (funding dependant).

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Human resources


Fixed responsibilities to working groups of staff by market, by product and by promotional activity so that specialist skills can be built up.



A training needs analysis should be conducted with investment made.



The best available Vietnamese and other specialists need to be acquired to advise the VNAT marketing department on such issues as the emarketing strategy, website upgrades, public relations, advertising and publications design.

Financial resources
Political commitment and a major injection of financial resources is required to deliver this marketing strategy which will involve major changes in both the way
VNAT is funded and the way in which it operates. The budget should be gradually increased as VNAT’s capacities and private sector partnership improves (see tables below).
Indicative marketing budget by market area 2013-2016
Market

2013
US$ 000
350
200
100
200
20
20
60

Brand development & research
North Asia
China
ASEAN
Australia
North America
Europe
Other
Domestic marketing
TOTAL

1,500
2,500
#

2014
US$ 000
500
500
500
500
100
100
250
50
1,500
4,000

2015
US$ 000

2016
US$ 000

1,000

1,500

1,100
800
550
1,200
350
2,000
7,000

1,700
1,000
800
1,500
500
3,000
10,000

Includes website development, publications, other collateral design

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Indicative marketing budget for VNAT 2016 by promotional mix*
Promotional activity
International Domestic
US$ 000
US$ 000
Internet & e-marketing
1,000
500
Public relations
1,500
500
Exhibitions & travel trade
1,000
500
Publications
700
500
Advertising
1,500
800
Overseas representation
800
Research
500
200
TOTAL
7,000
3,000

Total
US$ 000
1,500
2,000
1,500
1,200
2,300
800
700
10,000

* Excluding administrative costs

Return on investment
Assuming the marketing strategy is funded and implemented in full, the increased investment in marketing Vietnam can conservatively increase visitor numbers by an additional 2.2 million to 7.7 million visitors in 2015 and 8.2 million in 2016.
According to the National Tourism Master Plan (draft), international visitors in
2015 will have an average expenditure of $115 per day in 2015. When applied to the 2016 projection, this will mean that an investment in international marketing of $7 million in 2016 will generate an additional $253 million in international visitor expenditure (2.2 million visitors x $115).
With approximately 20% of visitor expenditure coming back to the Government through taxation on visitor expenditure in Vietnam and tourism industry profits, the direct return on a $7 million investment in professional international tourism marketing will be an additional $50.6 million, or $7.23 for every $1 invested in international marketing.

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ACTION PLAN: 2013-2015

Phase 1: 2013 – 2015
Year 1

Action 1: Brand use guidelines
Development of brand guidelines (a Brand Manual) to be consistently applied through VNAT communications professionally developed by a graphic design agency. The guidelines will cover not just how publications should look, but the key messages and kinds of image to be promoted.
Action 2: National tourism marketing workshop
To facilitate partnership-building, VNAT with the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and
Sport (MCTS), will organise a two day conference to launch the National Tourism
Marketing Strategy 2013-2012, outline VNAT’s Tourism Action Plan for 2013, agree on a national and regional domestic tourism campaign in 2013, discuss tourism marketing initiatives for 2014, and commitments to responsible tourism.
Action 3: Photographic library to communicate brand values
A high quality electronic photograph library is essential to communicate brand values. Housed online, the library will contain at least 1,000 top quality images, free of all copyright, and themed around key product and marketing messages.
Action 4: e-marketing strategy
With the support of ESRT, VNAT will develop an e-marketing strategy including a review of existing VNAT databases available for marketing purposes and emarketing channels available in Vietnam and its target markets. It will examine
VNAT’s IT capability and recommend training needs.
Action 5: Key marketing tools – branded website
A credible and branded destination marketing website developed by the best web-design talents available in Vietnam is required. The website must be userfriendly, professionally designed, multi-lingual, up-to-the-minute, and able to compete with the best international tourist board web portals.

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Action 6: Strategic domestic tourism campaign
A domestic tourism campaign in partnership with provinces to increase the volume, value and wider distribution of home holidays and encourage
Vietnamese tourists to (i) explore more of their home country, (ii) see Vietnam as a good holiday destination, and (iii) have a desire to preserve its environment.
Action 7: Market research
The needs and wants of potential tourists in specific markets or related to specific products, satisfaction levels and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns will be examined through commissioning professionally run focus groups and other occasional research. Topics to be explored in year 1 include: likes and dislikes of domestic tourism visitors; awareness of environmental issues and responsible tourism; effectiveness of domestic tourism marketing undertaken; research on promotional campaigns (2014); and tracking of competitor tourist board activity.
Action 8: Continuation of existing VNAT promotional activity
A number of existing VNAT promotional activities will continue including: (i)
Attending cultural tourism events, exhibitions and conferences in major markets;
(ii) Attending international tourism fairs (including Internationale Tourismus Börse in Berlin and Asia, and World Travel Market London); (iii) Servicing requests for PR support, publications, promotional items etc.
Action 9: Training of VNAT staff
Capacity development of VNAT staff in: (i) Understanding of branding; (ii)
Developing public-private partnership and sales negotiating skills; (iii) emarketing, consumer expectations and website management; (iv) Market research techniques.

Year 2

Action 10: Key marketing tools – branded suite of marketing publications
A new, consistent higher quality suite of publications will be introduced, including:
(i) General main guide for use at trade exhibitions; (ii) Mini guide for use at consumer exhibitions and in visitor servicing; (iii) Branded map; (iv) Product promotional brochures to reflect brand themes; (v) Other special interest brochures; (vi) Regional brochures as product develops; (vii) VNAT newsletter.
Action 11: Key marketing tools – destination promotion video
Production of promotional videos including: (i) Vietnam's great cultural heritage and cultural diversity; (ii) Superb beaches & islands; (iii) Vibrant city life of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; (iv) Eco-tourism experiences.
Action 12: Workshop & domestic market campaign
Continuation of Year 1 activities, expanding travel trade partnership.
Action 13: Communications & PR
PR activities shall include: (i) Targeting and briefing of appropriate travel writers and special interest journalists about ‘tasting more of Vietnam’; (ii) Organisation and funding of familiarization visits to Vietnam by selected travel and general journalists; (iii) Road shows and other promotions targeting the travel trade or other selected groups. Corporate communications will focus on managing the way in which VNAT communicates to ensure a good image of the organisation.

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Action 14: Review of overseas representation options
An in-market presence is required in addition to market-relevant websites. This may include: (i) VNAT setting up dedicated market offices, either front office
(open to the public), or back office (dedicated to the travel trade); (ii) Using
Vietnamese embassies and working through trade development officers in these embassies (where they exist); (iii) Appointing in-market representatives.
Action 15: Continuation of existing VNAT promotional activity, research, etc
A number of existing VNAT promotional activities will continue including: (i)
Attending cultural tourism events, exhibitions and conferences in major markets;
(ii) Attending international tourism fairs (including Internationale Tourismus Börse in Berlin and Asia, and World Travel Market London); (iii) Servicing requests for PR support, publications, promotional items and reacting to various requests.
Action 16: Training of VNAT staff
Training of VNAT staff should continue and cover: (i) Best practice in production of tourism literature and video material; (ii) Best practice in professional exhibition display and monitoring performance; (iii) Managing tenders, advertising agencies and PR consultants; (iv) Managing marketing campaigns; (v)
Presentation skills

Year 3

Action Area 17: Targeted marketing campaigns
Highly targeted marketing campaigns in partnership with the travel trade that draw on professional agency advice and current market research will be implemented. Focus markets identified will be based on the economic prosperity of the outbound destination, the degree of connectivity and market research.
Action Area 18: Domestic campaign 2015
Building on lessons learned in 2013, the campaign will shift from awarenessraising amongst consumers to action through developing online booking options such as through the system currently being developed by VNAT in Da Nang.
Action Area 19: Pilot regional campaigns 2015
Pilot regional marketing campaigns will be implemented that target: (i) Japan – to improve the professional presentation of Vietnam; (ii) Korea, Taiwan – business + promotion (‘stay an extra day) and MICE campaign; (iii) China - launch of Chinese language website and e-marketing campaign targeting cities with air access to
Vietnam; (iv) ASEAN – Research to better understand Thai attitudes to holidaying in Vietnam and identify opportunities, and research on Malaysia and Singapore.
Action Area 20: Pilot international campaigns 2015
Pilot international marketing campaigns that target: (i) Russia - to promote the
Vietnam brand messages targeting additional charter flights with tour operators in selected cities; (ii) Europe - to design a detailed, professional PR and exhibitionrelated campaign targeting the travel press at ITB Berlin and the World Travel
Market, London; (iii) North America - a series of breakfast briefings for travel agents and tour operators on the West Coast in advance of the launch of Vietnam
Airline’s new North American route; (iv) New markets - target frequent fliers and purchasers of airline leisure breaks packages, and research into the Indian market.

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Phase 2: 2016 – 2020
Phase 2 activities will be determined with an update of the Marketing Strategy in order to review implementation progress in the first five years, and take account of changes in the market situation.

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Action plan timeline with responsibilities & indicative costs

Action
YEAR 1
Brand guidelines
National tourism marketing workshop
Photographic library
E-marketing strategy
Website development
Domestic tourism campaign
Market research
On-going VNAT promotions
Training
YEAR 2
Develop new branded publications
Develop promotional video
National tourism marketing workshop
Domestic tourism campaign
Communications & PR
Review of overseas representation options
Market research
Continuation of VNAT promotional activity
Training
Continuation of website development and e-marketing
YEAR 3
Branded materials
National tourism marketing workshop
Domestic tourism campaign
Communications & PR
Overseas representation & inbound press visits
Market research
North Asia marketing campaigns
China marketing campaigns
ASEAN marketing campaigns
Australia marketing campaign
Europe marketing campaigns
North America marketing campaigns

Responsibility
Marketing Department
VNAT secretariat, ESRT
Marketing Department
Marketing Department
Marketing Department
Marketing Department
Tourism Research Institute
VNAT
*
Marketing Department
Marketing Department
Marketing Department
Marketing Department
Marketing Department
Marketing Department
Tourism Research Institute
VNAT
*
Marketing Department
Marketing Department
Marketing Department
Marketing Department
Marketing Department
Marketing Department
Tourism Research Institute
Marketing Department
Marketing Department
Marketing Department
Marketing Department
Marketing Department
Marketing Department

* To be determined

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Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Budget US$ Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
10,000
10,000
10,000
*
300,000
1,000,000
10,000
650,000
*
200,000
20,000
10,000
1,500,000
300,000
500,000
50,000
1,440,000
*
As Year 1
100,000
10,000
1,500,000
300,000
1,000,000
90,000
1,000,000
500,000
750,000
750,000
750,000
250,000








































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VIETNAM NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION OF TOURISM
80 Quan Su, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Tel (84 4) 3942 3760 | Fax (84 4) 3942 4115 www.vietnamtourism.gov.vn

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