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Vietnam named among Top 5 most attractive destinations in Asia

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

Foreign OTAs dominate Vietnam's lucrative online travel market

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.

Foreign arrivals reach nearly 50% of annual target by April

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 localities signal breakthrough tourism recovery

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.

As flights become more expensive, foreign tourists may rethink travel plans

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

Vietnam boosts travel through aviation, tourism cooperation

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

Vietnamese tourism - from ‘disappointment’ to ‘a temple of delights’

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

Domestic tourism–a rough road ahead

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

Vietnam features 10 best countries to visit in East Asia

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

Chinese luxury travelers on Vietnamese tour operators’ radar

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

Culture products prioritised in Vietnamese tourism development: experts

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

Airfares soar, travel firms discount tour fees to stimulate demand

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.

Tourism businesses urged to reduce plastic waste

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

Foreign tourists explore beauty of Vietnam by train

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

Australian website suggests impressive experiences in Vietnam

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

Traditional handicrafts – resources for cultural tourism development

With 1,350 craft villages, including over 300 traditional handicraft villages, Hanoi capital city has abundant resources for the development of cultural industries throughout its metropolitan area.

Southern tourist trade steadily recovers

Taking advantage of the many resources and good weather, tourism activities in many localities in the Southeast and the Mekong River Delta continue to prosper and build momentum.

Visa policy: still not easy to apply for e-visa

Vietnam has vowed to reform its visa policy as it believes this is the key to attract more foreign travelers to Vietnam. However, some problems still exist.

Cruise tourism – ‘gold mine’ for Vietnam to tap into

Vietnam witnessed an significant increase in the number of international tourist arrivals by sea in the first quarter of 2023, showing that cruise tourism has great potential for further development in the Southeast Asian nation.

Concerns about unlocking the potential of cultural tourism

The challenge of how to create a unique and profound Vietnamese cultural experience for tourists is still a concern for those working in the tourism industry.