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Gov’t urges ministries to improve tourism statistics accuracy

The Prime Minister has recently issued a dispatch urging ministries to improve the collection and use of tourism data to empower policy-makers with reliable information for decision-making.

Da Lat strawberry recognised among top ten specialties of Vietnam

Da Lat strawberry last month was recognised among the top ten specialties of Vietnam in 2023 by Asia Book of Records.

Popular destinations in Thua Thien Hue receive ASEAN tourism awards

Hue city in the central province of Thua Thien Hue is one of three Vietnamese destinations to be presented with the ASEAN Clean Tourism City 2024 award within the framework of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2024.

Sea tourism: Phu Quoc and lessons learned about preserving national character

VietNamNet held a roundtable talk with officials and businessmen to discuss how to position Vietnam as a destination for beach tourism.

Is Tet Holiday the right time to travel to Vietnam?

With the Tet holiday on the doorstep, people will be eager to travel and celebrate with friends and family.

Ti Top Island among world's top 100 most incredible beaches

Travel publisher Lonely Planet of the United States has named Ti Top Island among the top 100 most incredible beaches in the world in 2024.

Trekking to Ta Xua Peak

Ta Xua Peak in the northwestern upland province of Son La unveils a picturesque trekking route that beckons tourists with its captivating blend of mountains, forests, and expansive skies.

3 VN cities win ASEAN Clean Tourist City Standard awards

Vung Tau, Hue and Quy Nhon cities have won the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Standard award for 2024-26.

Over 1.5 million foreign tourists visit Vietnam in January

Vietnam welcomed over 1.5 million foreign tourist arrivals in January, up 10.3% month-on-month, and 73.6% year-on-year, the General Statistics Office announced on January 29.

Bookings for Tet tours on the rise

Ocean liners bustling at ports, bringing thousands of foreign visitors to VN, and bookings for Tet (Lunar New Year) tours on the rise are among the robust uptick for the tourism sector in 2024.

Expensive airline tickets turn Vietnamese away from domestic tours

Tour companies said there has been a noticeable preference for international travel over domestic tours during the holidays in recent years.

Exploring the pristine beauty of Pa Sy Waterfall

Situated in Kon Tum, the northernmost province in the Central Highlands, Pa Sy Waterfall is a great destination for those loving nature.

Creative activities help Da Nang attract more foreign tourists

Da Nang tourism has recovered strongly from Covid-19, receiving 7.9 million travelers in 2023, including 1.99 million foreign travelers, or 4.2 times higher than in 2022, and 5.4 million domestic travelers, up 66.1 percent.

HCMC to implement pilot plan using electric vehicles in tourism

The HCMC Department of Transport has just proposed the municipal People's Committee implement a pilot program to use four-wheeled electric vehicles for tourism in the city.

Vietnam expected to welcome more ASEAN tourists this year

More than 100 foreign partners have signed cooperation deals and contracts and pledged to bring tourists to Vietnam within two days at the Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) Trade Fair 2024 in Laos.

Tourism authority launches video clip highlighting Nha Trang tourism

The Vietnam National Tourism Authority on January 26 launched a video clip entitled "Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa: Touching your heart!" as part of the activities to promote Khanh Hoa's tourism.

Hanoi to optimise culinary culture for development

Hanoi should take specific steps to exploit and develop its culinary culture to serve as a motivation for the growth of the city’s cultural industries, according to experts.

Tourism contributes significantly to socioeconomic recovery in 2023

Vietnam won 54 prizes at the 2023 World Travel Awards - Asia and Oceania region last year, positioning the country's brand on top of the global tourism map and turning travel to VN into a bright spot in terms of socioeconomic recovery.

Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi continue to win over TripAdvisor customers

The world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor, has revealed that its Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023 honours Hoi An ancient town and Ho Chi Minh City in its “Trending Destinations” category.

Tet tours still available for booking: travel firms

Domestic and foreign tour packages during the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday are still available for booking, travel firms have said.