The Republic of Korea surpassed other countries as the largest supplier of travelers to Vietnam in April, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

The Viet – Smart Travel Card was officially launched by Tourism Information Technology Centre (TITC) under the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism on May 5.

The recent five-day national break from April 29 to May 3 saw tourist destination and entertainment centres across the country attract hordes of holidaymakers, and it was no surprise that the local tourism industry coned it.

A new reality show is set to take viewers on a journey through the rich cultural tapestry of Vietnam.

Since China allowed its citizens to travel to Vietnam in groups from March 15, the number of Chinese tourists to Vietnam has increased sharply, according to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.

Vietnam has been named among the Top 5 most attractive destinations in Asia, reported renowned Canadian travel site The Travel.

Foreign businesses dominated the online travel agency channel in Viet Nam, according to The Outbox Company's Most Loved Ranking, which surveyed Vietnamese travellers' preferences and awareness in Q1/2023.

Vietnam welcomed approximately 3.7 million foreign tourists in the first four months of the year, a figure 19.2 times higher than that of the same period last year, and meeting 46% of the target set for 2023.

Southern provinces and cities in Vietnam saw positive signs from the tourism industry in the first three months of this year with diverse products, tours, and activities to attract visitors.

High airfares after Covid-19 are one of the reasons Vietnam’s tourism has found it difficult to compete with other regional countries.

Airline promotional programs are critical in stimulating tourism demand because of the pandemic's impact on travel spending.

Vietnam paid close attention to developing the tourism industry quite early. In 1960, the Government established the first tourism company to promote scenic spots.

Vietnam saw a robust surge in domestic tourism last year, with over 101 million travelers reported, well above the pre-pandemic annual level.

The nation has been named among the 10 best countries to visit in East Asia, as compiled by Canadian magazine The Travel.

Vietnamese tourism businesses are making efforts to draw Chinese visitors with demand for deluxe services, sensing that the segment is expanding after COVID-19.

Vietnamese tourism sector has made cultural products one of its priorities listed in the strategies for VN tourism development by 2030 and for tourism product development by 2025

Tens of thousands of discounted tours were offered at the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) held on April 13-16. However, the discount rates were modest, and travel firms said profits were expected to be low.

Vietnam Tourism Association launches a competition to develop plastic waste management tools for the tourism industry.

Thanks to simple booking procedures and a comfortable space, many foreign tourists choose to travel by train to discover Vietnam.

Australian travel website Escape recently listed a range of interesting activities that visitors should experience when traveling to the nation.