The Power of Cinematic Storytelling for Vietnam’s Tourism
The Vietnamese government is keen to showcase the country’s potential as a filming destination and is launching a promotional campaign in the US with the theme “Vietnam – New Destination for Global Cinema.” The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism will run this program from September 23 to 25, aiming to highlight Vietnam’s diverse and stunning locations for Hollywood studios and international tourists alike. Iconic Ha Long Bay, one of the filming locations for Kong: Skull Island The 2017 blockbuster Kong: Skull Island, directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, showcased Vietnam’s breathtaking scenery. The film’s locations included the majestic Ha Long Bay, the pristine Van Long Natural Reserve and Trang An Complex in Ninh Binh, and the breathtaking Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province. Vietnam’s Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Nguyen Van Hung, emphasized the importance of this initiative at a recent conference in Hanoi. He highlighted the need...