Phu Quoc Island has been praised by international mass media as a ‘rising star’ in the world’s tourism map. However, the number of domestic travelers to the island has dropped sharply compared with 2022.

The number of international visitors to Vietnam as of October 2023 has reached 9,997 million, 4.2 times higher year-on-year, according to the latest report from the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry has worked to promote local tourism products to key international markets from early this month.

The HCMC Department of Transport has proposed increasing the number of city tour and commuter routes for electric golf carts in order to enhance the effectiveness of green transportation in the city.

It is difficult for domestic airlines to lower air ticket prices any further after more than two years of struggling with the severe economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Travel writer Patrick Scott of The New York Times has published an article showing his great impression of Vietnamese cable cars.

Some airlines of the Republic of Korea are planning to open direct air routes to Phu Quoc island, which is considered not only opportunities but also challenges for its tourism sector.

Digital travel platform Agoda released its first Vietnam’s New Horizons list on October 24, featuring some upcoming and lesser-known destinations.

This unique experience programme has been completed and is in the final stages of preparation for official launch next month.

Suong noodle soup, known as “bun suong,” instantly captivates diners with its visually appealing appearance featuring shrimp patties shaped like larvae coconut worms, complemented by a subtly sweet and sour broth prepared from a treasured recipe.

Visiting Vinh Quy Grass Hill between May and October each year offers tourists a chance to immerse themselves in a picturesque natural landscape.

Cuc Phuong National Park in northern Vietnam has been honored as Asia’s Leading National Park for the fifth consecutive year.

The first direct air route linking Manila in the Philippines and Danang has been scheduled to be launched in December this year.

The bread sidewalk vending stall of Grandmother Sau, 87, has been in Binh Duong for many decades. She sells the cheapest bread product in Vietnam.

Persimmon farms have become a magnet, especially for appealing young travellers who love to explore.

A pilot tour to explore Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi at night was conducted on October 22 with the participation of many travel agencies.

Two high-quality trains SE19 and SE20 were launched into operation on the Hanoi – Da Nang route on October 20 by the Vietnam Railway Corporation.

Vietnam is rapidly embracing technology to develop digital and smart tourism, aiming to create fresh and attractive products, lure tourists, enhance competitiveness, stimulate growth, and achieve sustainable development.

With its poetic, pristine landscape, along with rich culture of different ethnic groups living nearby, Hòa Bình Lake has been set by the provincial authority as a key tourism destination to develop the province’s tourism.

Tan Hoa in the central province of Quang Binh has been named among the Best Tourism Villages 2023 by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).