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Cheerful attendees at the Hanoi Pride 2023 opening ceremony. With the theme “Generations of Pride,” this year’s Hanoi Pride encourages participants to reflect on and celebrate the important milestones of individuals and the LGBTQI+ community over the past decades. The opening ceremony was held at COMPLEX 01 in Hanoi on September 18, with the participation of diplomatic representatives, NGOs, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and young people from across the capital. Julien Guerrier, Ambassador-Designate of the European Union to Vietnam, at the event. In his opening remarks, Julien Guerrier, Ambassador-Designate of the European Union to Vietnam, expressed the EU’s support for equality and justice for the LGBTQI+ community in Vietnam. He emphasized the importance of providing access to services, opportunities, and the realization of dreams and aspirations for the community. Guerrier also highlighted the significance of events like Hanoi Pride 2023 in promoting ac...

Booking.com’s Asia-Pacific Travel Confidence Index (APAC) 2023 study focuses on the travel behavior of Asia-Pacific travelers and the factors influencing their travel decisions. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of tourism confidence and sustainable tourism across the region. Photo: Chi Le More than 8,000 tourists from 11 countries and territories, including Vietnam, participated in the survey. The majority of travelers agree that the pandemic has changed the way they travel. Vietnamese tourists prefer sightseeing tours or prioritize family vacations after the impact of the pandemic (Photo: Dep To Ong) According to the report, there are four types of tourist groups, each with specific characteristics in their motivations, priorities, and behaviors towards tourism. Vietnamese tourists show a preference for sightseeing and family vacations. 53% of Vietnamese tourists prefer natural scenery, 52% want to have more trips to spend quality time with family,...