Travellive Media Group's Hotlist 2024 includes 28 categories across 5 fields: Hospitality, Destination, Tour, Tech, and Individual Honors. The nominations for Hotlist 2024 were selected by Travellive Media Group's reputable editors with input from the Expert Advisory Board.

Below, Travellive introduces three areas: Tech, Destination, and Tour.

1. Travel Tech/Useful and unique applications in the tourism industry

Tubudd

Tubudd is a platform connecting travelers with local "buddies," offering authentic and unique travel experiences. Unlike traditional tours, Tubudd helps travelers explore local culture and traditions through the guidance of knowledgeable locals. Each "buddy" possesses strong language skills and in-depth knowledge of the destination, ready to introduce lesser-known places and help travelers immerse themselves in local life.

Along with the strong growth of independent travel and digital technology, Tubudd, with 14 staff members and 1,000 "buddies" worldwide, has established itself as a pioneering travel platform, providing innovative and personalized experiences for travelers. Users only need a few simple steps on the web or app to connect with their buddies. However, maintaining service quality and expanding the "buddy" network remains a major challenge, requiring the team to continuously improve their knowledge and communication skills to meet the ever-increasing demands of customers.

2. Destination

Impressive Domestic Destination/A domestic destination that is attractive, impressive, and has good tourism promotion and marketing programs/activities during the year.

Quang Nam

Quang Nam is the only province in Vietnam to possess two World Cultural Heritage sites: the My Son Sanctuary and the Hoi An Ancient Town, recognized by UNESCO in December 1999. In addition, the province is famous for Cham Island – a World Biosphere Reserve with a 125 km long beach – and many unique cultural relics such as Song Thanh National Park, Ky Anh Tunnels, Loc Yen Ancient Village, along with a rich culture from ethnic minorities and the cultural exchange between Cham and Vietnamese cultures.

In particular, Quang Nam cuisine is one of the most diverse cultural features in Vietnam today. Recently, Quang Nam noodles were officially recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage, affirming the unique culinary status of the locality. Quang Nam is also a pioneer in developing green and sustainable tourism with environmentally friendly tourism products, and was honored by Wanderlust magazine (UK) as one of the top four green destinations in Asia in 2023.

Impressive Overseas Destination/International destination that is attractive, impressive, and has excellent tourism promotion and marketing programs/activities during the year.

Taiwan

Taiwan is a popular international tourist destination attracting a large number of visitors each year. This year, Taiwan has implemented many impressive tourism promotion and marketing programs. At the Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Fair (ITE) 2024, themed “TAIWAN - Waves of Wonder,” the Taiwanese booth combined tradition and modernity, offering a unique cultural experience. Similarly, at the Vietnam International Tourism Fair 2024 (VITM), Taiwan had the largest booth, attracting approximately 80,000 visitors and showcasing impressive cultural activities such as: the renowned Taiwanese dance troupe Hoyi Dance Crew performing a combination of the "Quang Tuong Thu" martial arts formation and T-POP street dance; experiencing traditional silk screen printing; participating in folk festivals; and enjoying local cuisine.

On October 2nd, Miss Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien was announced as the Tourism Ambassador of Taiwan in Vietnam, as part of the 2024 tourism promotion activities. In addition to promotional activities, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau also introduced many attractive offers through the "Buy 4, Pay for 3" program, aiming to attract tourists and develop sustainable tourism.

3. Tour

MICE Tours/Group tours combining tourism, conferences, and incentive travel.

Vie Travel

With 30 years of experience, Vietravel MICE is a leading and reputable travel brand in Asia, chosen by the Government and various agencies as a provider of travel services and event organization for national and international events. From January to October 2024, Vietravel served 507,183 customers and organized tours for over 4,000 businesses, providing high-quality travel experiences. The company has designed more than 10,000 tour programs, including training, team building, and seminars, meeting the unique needs of each customer with novel destinations.

Vietravel also possesses a professional operating system, a vast network of partners, and a team of 1,200 experienced employees, creating a reputable brand. In 2024, Vietravel MICE won comprehensively in all three international tourism categories at the World MICE Awards for the third consecutive time: Best MICE Organizer in the World 2024, Best MICE Organizer in Asia 2024, and Best MICE Organizer in Vietnam 2024.

Bespoke Tours: Unique tours designed specifically to suit the preferences and characteristics of each customer group.

Fit Tour

Fit Tour is a pioneer in designing and creating unique itineraries for each customer. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, Fit Tour has conducted 75 tours to the Himalayas and the Silk Road, along with 125 tours to 35 countries and 150 different destinations. With over 15 years of experience from its founding team, the company focuses on developing personalized itineraries tailored to each traveler's individual preferences. A highlight of Fit Tour is its motor tours in pristine regions such as Morocco, Ladakh, and Pakistan, offering a sense of freedom while exploring breathtaking landscapes.

Fit Tour's Himalaya and Silk Road tours offer the chance to explore majestic natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The Himalaya tour allows travelers to experience the beauty of the world's highest mountain range through activities such as motorcycling, mountain climbing, and visiting Buddhist monasteries. Meanwhile, the Silk Road leads visitors to ancient cities, bustling markets, and historical sites, recreating the legendary trade route connecting East and West.