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Da Nang promotes its role as leading MICE destination

The central city has emerged as a key player in the growing Asia Pacific MICE sector, as the hub has strongly committed to service excellence with world-class facilities and strategic location.

Special music video promotes Vietnamese tourism

The Nhan Dan (People) Newspaper in collaboration with IB Group Vietnam debuted a music video titled “Going Home”, a special musical production aimed at popularising Vietnamese tourism.

Binh Dinh a new paradise for sports tourism

A series of sports, culture, and tourism events during the 10-day Amazing Binh Dinh Festival has resulted in a huge number of visitors.

Singaporean media reveals nine most scenic places to visit in Vietnam

Yahoo! Life of Singapore recently published an article revealing the nine most scenic places in Vietnam that visitors should not miss out on when they visit the country.

HCM City River Festival 2024 to reach international scale

The HCM City Department of Tourism in the second quarter of 2024 will organise a series of tourism stimulus events to attract visitors to explore and learn about HCM City.

Da Lat - Trai Mat railway station begins night train service

The Đà Lạt - Trại Mát railway station now runs night trains, promising a new experience for passengers to gain a better sense of the night-time in Đà Lạt.

Da Nang to pilot riverside pedestrian street

The central city of Da Nang’s Hai Chau district is set to pilot a pedestrian street on the western bank of the Han River in the end of April, on the occasion of the National Liberation Day (April 30) and May 1.

CNN names Vietnamese dumpling among world’s tastiest

Banh bot loc (Vietnamese tapioca dumpling), a specialty originating from the former imperial capital of Hue, has been selected as one of the world’s 35 tastiest dumplings by CNN.

Outbound tours boom, domestic tours sell less

Many tours with attractive discount rates were offered at the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) Hanoi 2024, but they were mostly outbound tours. Domestic tours were not selling well because of high tour fees.

Da Nang grilled banana treats a street-side delight

Sweet grilled banana is wrapped in sticky rice and soaked in rich coconut juice mixed with fragrant pandan leaves and topped with fried sesame.

Vietnamese travelers prefer outbound tours amid high domestic airfares

With airfares for domestic tours staying high, many Vietnamese tourists have shown a preference for outbound tours during the coming five-day holiday to mark National Reunification Day and May Day.

Sesame candy: A taste of Hue’s culinary heritage

Sesame candy, or mè xửng in Vietnamese, holds a revered place in the rich culinary tradition of Hue, the ancient capital.

Hanoi street where dead appliances come back to life

Tran Quy Cap Street has long been known to Hanoi residents as a meeting place for broken appliances. The repairers on this street are considered "magicians" whose magic touch brings the family's endearing gadgets back to life.

Three Vietnamese destinations among 100 best walking cities to discover on foot

Hanoi, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City have all made the list of the 100 best walking cities across the world to discover by foot, as compiled by travel website GuruWalk.com.

Da Lat’s ancient train route offering nigh-time travel experiences launched

Vietnam Railways Corporation officially launched a train service to meet tourists' demand at nighttime in the resort town of Da Lat in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on April 14.

“Golden” chance to start domestic tourism boom

The upcoming National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1) holidays will provide a "golden" chance for the tourism sector to promote growth through domestic and international travelling activities.

22 new caves discovered in Quang Binh

Director of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Management Board in Quang Binh Province, Pham Hong Thai on April 14 announced that the British Vietnam Caving Expedition Team discovered 22 new caves.

Cu Chi Tunnels open more night tours

Cu Chi Tunnels plan to open more night tours after having attracted many tourists since starting night tours in March.

Domestic, outbound tours bustling during April 30, May 1 holiday

This year's April 30 and May 1 holiday will extend for five days, offering people more opportunities for leisure.

Tourism sector’s human resources need to adapt better

After the Covid-19 pandemic, the tourism industry has to face many challenges, including a shortage of human resources, especially skilled workers. With the rapid recovery and growth, issues regarding the quality of human resources are always urgent.