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Asia constitutes 80% of foreign arrivals in Vietnam

Nearly 80% of foreign arrivals in Vietnam so far this year hailed from Asia, with a significant 60% coming from the Republic of Korea (RoK), China, Taiwan (China), and Japan, reported the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism on December 6.

Vietnam to develop yachts services as signature tourism product

The Ministry of Transport recently released a draft decision approving the proposal for a yacht management project, which is set to be developed into a signature tourism service of the country by 2030.

HCM City, Mekong Delta seek to develop high-quality river tourism

Connecting the Mekong Delta’s river tourism routes with the sea and islands such as Phú Quốc, Côn Đảo and Nam Du will be a breakthrough in building regional river tourism links with HCM City, attendees heard at a recent seminar held in Cần Thơ City.

Appealing concerts stimulate tourism demand in Vietnam

Premier music concerts in Vietnam are emerging as powerful economic catalysts, transforming not just the entertainment industry but also significantly boosting tourism and local businesses.

2025 holiday schedule announed early, expected to boost tourism

Vietnam’s 2025 holiday schedule was announced early, which is expected to help both people and tour operators actively prepare for holidays across the year.

Vietnam to welcome more international cruise ship tourists

Vietnam has recognised the potential of cruise tourism and is planning to attract more international visitors through this mode of travel.

ASEAN common visa policy would facilitate tourism

Foreign tourists would be able to travel around Southeast Asia with a proposed visa policy that would permit one single visa for six countries in the region.

Vietnam welcomes over 14.1 million foreign visitors in 10 months

Vietnam welcomed more than 14.1 million international tourists in the first 10 months of 2024, an increase of 41.3% year on year, according to the latest report from the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Creating lasting impressions is the future of luxury tourism in Vietnam

The challenge lies in encouraging visitors to prolong their stays and increase their spending, while exploring Vietnam.

VN tourism likely to boom under 'Six Countries, One Destination' visa initiative

A shared visa zone for the Southeast Asia region, similar to Europe’s Schengen visa mechanism, could be a game-changer Vietnam’s tourism sector needs.

Net zero tourism: Vietnam’s push to cut carbon emissions from travel

Vietnam's tourism industry is working to measure and reduce CO2 emissions from every tourist activity, moving closer to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.

Vietnam sees potential for medicinal herb ecotourism

Many localities have been developing medicinal herbs in the forest environment and successfully associated their forest development with ecotourism development.

Explore the magic of Southern Phu Quoc: Your ultimate festive guide

Southern Phu Quoc is quickly becoming a must-visit destination, offering a perfect blend of breathtaking beaches, world-class resorts, and exciting entertainment all year long.

VN's wedding tourism need be professionalised

The Destination Wedding Global Market Report 2023 indicates that the global wedding market has been experiencing impressive growth at approximately 32.8% annually.

Solving human resource problem to develop tourism in Mekong Delta

It is urgent to train quality workers, that is the solution proposed by experts and businesses to develop tourism in the region.

VN's bird-watching tours attract high-spending tourists from around the world

Bird-watching tours in Vietnam are drawing affluent tourists from the U.S., Europe, and Asia, willing to spend thousands of dollars for a chance to photograph rare bird species.

Cinema expected to help attract more international tourists

With beautiful landscapes and unique cultural heritages, Vietnam has great potential to promote tourism through cinema.

VN sees surge of tourists from visa-exempt countries in 2024

International tourist arrivals to Vietnam from some major markets, like China, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia still lag behind pre-pandemic levels.

Vietnam welcomes over 12.7 million foreign tourists in nine months

Vietnam welcome nearly 1.3 million international visitors in September, according to the latest report from the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Tourism sector sets sights on 17-18 million international visitors this year

In the first eight months, the country welcomed 312,000 Indian visitors, shooting up 263% from a year earlier, placing India eighth among Vietnam’s top 10 sources of international tourists.