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Vietnam is among the top five most-wanted destinations for Tet

Vietnam has cracked a list of the top five most-booked markets for travelers around Asia Pacific looking for a getaway over the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) travel break, travel agent said.

Top Vietnamese dishes shine on global culinary map in 2023

Bánh mì (bread), phở (noodle soup), and cà phê (coffee) all earned high marks from international travel magazines in 2023, reaffirming the nation’s growing reputation as a global culinary attraction.

Localities welcome first tourists in Lunar New Year

The Da Nang International Airport in the central city of the same name welcomed more than 125 domestic and international flights carrying over 17,000 passengers on February 10, the first day of the Year of the Dragon.

Eleven cruise ships to bring 30,000 international visitors to Vietnam

Vietnam will host many luxury cruise ships, welcoming thousands of international visitors to the country on the occasion of the Lunar New Year.

Vietnam registers for Best Tourism Villages Award 2024

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has asked local tourism management departments to invite tourist villages to register for the fourth version of the Best Tourism Villages Awards.

Savoring traditional delicacy in northern region

Rang bua cake, also known as te cake, is a time-honored delicacy originating from the Red River Delta in northern Vietnam.

Travel firms, destinations gear up for Korean tourist inflow during Tet

The Republic of Korea (RoK) is forecast to be the largest source of foreign visitors to Việt Nam during the coming Tết (Lunar New Year) holidays.

Kien Trung palace to open to visitors during Lunar New Year

After five years of restoration and upgrade, Kien Trung Palace in Hue Imperial Citadel (Dai Noi) is set to open its door to visitors during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet holiday).

Hoan Kiem – Thang Long Imperial Citadel e-bus route launched

An electric bus route linking Hoan Kiem to Thang Long Imperial Citadel was launched on February 5 to serve the sightseeing needs of both locals and tourists who wish to explore the rich heritage sites of Hanoi capital city.

RoK’s Aero K commences Cheongju-Da Nang service

Aero K, an airline of the Republic of Korea, and Da Nang city’s Tourism Department on February 5 evening held a ceremony to launch a new route connecting the RoK’s Cheongju to the central city of Vietnam.

Exploring the rustic beauty of Kala Lake

Kala Lake has recently captured the hearts of tourists with its rustic and majestic beauty.

Vietnam’s Lunar New Year tourism: Challenges and hopes

With economic difficulties, tightened budgets, and a significant increase in the price of transportation services, demand for spring travel has not shown signs of excitement.

National Tourism Authority announces digital boost

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism’s Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) has announced that the sector is actively pushing forward digital transformation via building a smart tourism ecosystem.

Vietnam aims to welcome 18 million international guests in 2024

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism evaluates that January 2024 witnessed excellent growth from European markets benefiting from the unilateral visa waiver policy.

Russian tourists to Vietnam rise sharply

The launch of direct flights by Aeroflot airline between Moscow and Ho Chi Minh City from January 31 is expected to increase the number of visitors travelling between the two countries moving forward, according to tour operators.

Australian newspaper introduces nine best things for tourists to do in Vietnam

Herald Sun - one of the oldest and most widely read newspapers in Australia, has ran an article listing the nine best things for tourists to do when visiting Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City welcomes more than 2.7 million visitors in January

Ho Chi Minh City received more than 416,000 international arrivals and over 2.3 million domestic holidaymakers throughout January, up 16.7% and 12.9% against the same period last year, respectively, reported the municipal Department of Tourism.

Vietnamese holidaymakers prioritise domestic tourism during Tet holiday: report

Domestic tourism remains a priority of Vietnamese holidaymakers during the Lunar New Year with 57.7% of respondents said they will spend the holiday at local tourist destinations, according to a report released by The Outbox Company on January 31.

Hanoi launches night tours discovering Ngoc Son temple

A nighttime tourism programme to discover the Ngoc Son temple on Hoan Kiem Lake, downtown Hanoi, debuted at a ceremony on January 31.

Hue enshrouded in morning mist

In the midst of the cool season, the former imperial capital of Hue awakens veiled in a thick morning mist.