ZURICH, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New7Wonders is proud to announce that 7 Wonders Day is being officially honoured in Viet Nam for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the country's continuing journey as the home of one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, Ha Long Bay.
This initiative is taking place across two iconic locations: Ha Long Bay, internationally recognised as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, and Ha Noi, and is being supported by Vingroup, Viet Nam's leading private enterprise, and VTV, the country's national television broadcaster, ensuring nationwide engagement and coverage.
As the centrepiece of the honouring, an illustration depicting a giant numeral 7 formed by the traditional boats of Ha Long Bay has been unveiled. The image is a creative visual concept celebrating the enduring connection between the Vietnamese people, the world and this New 7 Wonder of Nature.
Representing New7Wonders, the Director Jean-Paul de la Fuente is participating in Ha Noi and Ha Long Bay, reinforcing the organisation's long-standing relationship with Viet Nam and its commitment to promoting the positive global impact of the world's wonders.
"7 Wonders Day is a day to wonder, an opportunity for people around the world to celebrate the places that unite humanity through their beauty, history, culture and inspiration," said Bernard Weber, Founder of New7Wonders. "The recognition of a wonder is not simply an honour - it is an invitation to celebrate it and ensure that future generations can continue to benefit from its extraordinary value."
Jean-Paul de la Fuente, Director of New7Wonders, added, "Around the world we have seen how the Wonder Effect inspires communities, strengthens national identity and creates sustainable socio-economic opportunities. Ha Long Bay is a powerful example of how global recognition can translate into lasting benefits for local people while showcasing Viet Nam to the world. We are honoured to celebrate this official 7 Wonders Day together with our partners and with the Vietnamese people."
7 Wonders Day is an annual global celebration launched in 2017, taking place every year on 7/7, and dedicated to recognising the world's extraordinary wonders, whilst encouraging people everywhere to rediscover the value of their shared natural and cultural heritage.
New7Wonders is the global movement and brand behind the worldwide campaigns that selected the New 7 Wonders of the World, the New 7 Wonders of Nature and other national and thematic campaigns including the most recent 7 Wonders of Future Cities. Through the participation of hundreds of millions of people, New7Wonders works to demonstrate how global recognition can generate tangible social, cultural and economic value for nations and communities.
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New7Wonders Honours the Official 7 Wonders Day this year in Viet Nam
- A fully digital initiative connecting visa application directly to travel bookings, making it easier to visit Saudi than ever before
- Designed to make traveling to Saudi seamless and more accessible
- Part of Saudi's wider effort to deliver experience-led tourism
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi has announced the launch of Package Visa, a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to Saudi by integrating tourist visa application directly into curated travel bookings. The launch is currently underway through qualified travel and tourism service providers across selected international markets ahead of a broader rollout.
The initiative builds on Saudi's wider efforts to simplify visiting the country. Since launching the tourist e-Visa, Saudi has introduced several new ways to visit, including visa on arrival and the Stopover Transit Visa. Together, these initiatives have supported the country's rapid tourism growth, with Saudi welcoming more than 29 million inbound visitors in 2025.
Commenting on the initiative, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Saudi Minister of Tourism, said:
"As Saudi's tourism sector continues to grow at pace, Package Visa reflects our commitment to making travel to Saudi more seamless for visitors. By integrating visa issuance with travel bookings, we are simplifying the visitor journey and creating a more connected travel experience. This initiative also strengthens collaboration across the tourism ecosystem and supports Saudi's position as an increasingly accessible global destination."
For visitors, Package Visa means fewer steps between planning a trip and experiencing Saudi. Instead of arranging flights, accommodation, and a visa separately, eligible travelers can book everything through one integrated travel process, with the option to add events, activities and tourism experiences. The result is a simpler, more connected journey from booking to arrival.
For qualified travel and tourism service providers, the initiative creates an opportunity to offer more attractive travel packages, streamline the traveler journey, and encourage longer stays and richer travel experiences.
To ensure a smooth and reliable travel experience, Package Visa is available only through qualified travel and tourism service providers that meet clear service standards and offer 24/7 customer support.
As Saudi continues to grow its tourism sector, Package Visa marks another step toward making travel easier, more connected, and more seamless for visitors discovering the country.
For more information: visitsaudi.com/PackageVisa
About Saudi Tourism Authority (STA): Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), launched in June 2020, is responsible for marketing Saudi's tourism destinations worldwide and developing the destination's offerings through programs, packages, and business support. Its mandate includes developing the country's unique assets and destinations, hosting and participating in industry events, and promoting Saudi's destination brand locally and overseas. STA operates 16 representative offices around the world, serving 38 countries. To learn more please visit www.VisitSaudi.com.
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SAUDI INTRODUCES "PACKAGE VISA", INTEGRATING TRAVEL BOOKING WITH EASIER VISA APPLICATION
