Quang Ninh tourism struggles as COVID-19 resurged

Green tourism on significant rise since pandemic

Hanoi Old Quarter pedestrian streets expanded

Wonders of Vietnam, a new exciting platform presented by Google Arts & Culture

Meridian Gate has officially reopened after nearly a decade of restoration

Vung Tau welcomed 1.54 million tourists in the first six months of the year

According to reports from the management committee of tourist areas in Vung Tau City, in the first 6 months of 2013, resorts and beaches of the city welcomed 1.54 million tourists.

Dat Lat is opening 6 new rail routes for tourism development

The provincial people committee of Lam Dong has approved a new scheme to upgrade the local transportation system, which is expected to complete in between 2020 and 2030.

Tam Dao to be covered with free public Wi-Fi

The Vinh Phuc Province’s Department of Information and Communication has revealed a plan to coverage the whole area of Tam Dao by the end of 2013, in attempt to serve the demand to connect to the Internet of thousands tourists there.

19 new sites recognized as world heritages by UNESCO

Recently during the 37th Conference of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in SiemReap Cambodia, 19 new sites to the list of world heritages.

Vietnam Airlines launches two new international routes

The national airline Vietnam Airlines has officially announced the new launch of two international air-routes which is going to start operating in Da Nang International Airport from July 1, 2013.

Public Wi-Fi is coming to town in Hanoi

The people committee of Hanoi is cooperating with the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications (VNPT) to set up public Wi-Fi access points on several tourist streets in the Old Quarter.

Hanoi is listed as the second most budgeted tour of the world

“Asia offers the most reasonable prices while Europe is the most expensive region for tourism”, reviewed by TripAdvisor when introducing a list of the most expensive and cheapest tourism destinations of the world, of which Hanoi is listed as the second cheapest city to visit.

Versatile payment cards are planned to support tourists in Da Nang

In attempt to provide the most decent support, the local government is going to issue Da Nang Pass to tourists, which is a versatile card, for checking information about the city’s tourist areas, shops and hotels, as well as paying for purchases, instead of cash.

Quang Nam calls for tourism investment

In the recent 5 months, Central Quang Nam province has been running four tourism projects with a total capital USD 108 million, shared Doan Ngoc Minh from the provincial and investment department.

Vietnam is in the top ten destinations for street-foods in the world

Recently, Vietnamese street-foods have just been recognized in the top ten gastronomical tours of the famous online tourism magazine Lonelyplanet.

VietJet Air opens new air route Hanoi – Bangkok

On June 1 2013, the budgeted airline VietJet Air officially launched new air route Hanoi – Bangkok in attempt to expand its business to South East Asian region.

Vietnamese restaurants in the list of top 101 Asia’s best

The famous US food website Daily Meal has just selected five restaurants in Vietnam to be in the list of the 101 best restaurants in Asia.

Phu Quoc is running out of hotel rooms

In recent years, Phu Quoc has been becoming one of the most favourite tourist destinations in Vietnam. This leads to over demand for hotel rooms that this island will need around 3,000 new hotel rooms in the next two year in order to satisfy.

Hanoi is in the top ten most favourite places for cultural tours

Recently, the New York City based business and technology news website Business Insider has just recognized Hanoi (Vietnam) as one of the top 10 wonderful places for cultural tours all over the world.

Red River Culture, Sports and Tourism week kicked off

On Saturday, May 11 2013, the opening ceremony of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Week and the second Red Flamboyant Festival were officially held in Hai Phong City, which triggered another fantastic National Tourism Year.

Food & Hotel Vietnam Exhibition 2013

Food & Hotel Vietnam Exhibition (FHV) has been the biggest industry events of the food and hospitality industry in Vietnam since the first time it was organized in 2004.

Top 10 destinations of the world 2013

According to a recent survey of The World Economy Forum (WEF), which is published on ctv.news.ca on 9 April, Switzerland still remains its highest place in the list of the top destinations of the world 2013

Direct air-route Nha Trang – Moscow launched

At 11:15M, 5 April 2013, the flight VN071 of the national flag Vietnam Airlines departed from Cam Ranh Airport (Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa) to Moscow, which mark an important milestone as the first direct air route connecting the two cities.

Mai Chau is listed in the top 10 new tourist destinations in Asia 2013

Recently, Mai Chau (Hoa Binh Province) has been voted in top ten new tourist destinations in Asia by viewers of the famous travel website agoda.com – one of the most reliable booking website in Asia.

New Air Route Da Nang – Hong Kong opened by Dragonair Airline

On March 28, the Chinese Airline Dragonair officially launched new direct air route from Da Nang City to Hong Kong (China) with 3 flights per week, departing from Da Nang on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Vietnam Airline offers promotional price for families

Information from the national flag Vietnam Airline announces that the airline is executing a new promotion targeting on customers who fly with family on domestic routines.

VietJet Air Promotion

On 23 Feb 2013, at its headquarter in Ho Chi Minh City, the low-budget airlines VietJetAir announced its latest promotional campaign on the occasion of the launch of the 10th routine and the expansion of its market internationally.

Japanese investors planned to build 100 hotels in Vietnam

In a recent meeting on 22 February 2012 in Hanoi, The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organization (VUFO) and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) are in corporation with Tokyo Inn Corporation (Japanese) to discuss on a huge project of building 100 hotels in Vietnam by Tokyo Inn.

VietJet Air launched new air route to Bangkok

The budgeted airline VietJet Air has newly launched its first international air route Ho Chi Minh City – Bangkok during Tet Holiday.

The number of visitors to Cu Lao Cham boosted in the yearly new year

The lunar new year of the snake has brought positive signals of another successful national tourism year 2013 with significant increase in the number of tourists to Vietnam in general and Quang Nam Province specifically.

Ba Na Hills’ cable car made 4 Guinness records

After 420 days constructing constantly, the third cable car route of the Ba Na Slings and Services JST is going to open on March 29, 2013.

Da Nang Visitor Center officially launched

On February 1, the Da Nang Tourism Promotion Centre officially launched the Da Nang Visitor Center at 32A, Phan Dinh Phung Street, Hai Chau District.

Vietnam celebrate the Lunar New Year 2013 with impressive fireworks

From 0:00 to 0:15AM, 10/2/2013, which is Lunar New Year Eve 2013, many provinces such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Can Tho, Quang Ngai, and Dong Thap are planned to simultaneously perform fireworks show to celebrate the most awaiting moment of the year.

International visitor number to Vietnam saw big increase in 2012

According to a recent announcement of the Vietnam’s Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism, the total number of foreign visitors to Vietnam in 2012 increased significantly.

Suoi Voi – the hidden natural beauty of Hue

Mentioning about Hue, people may immediately think of an imperial city with a lot of historical relics, the magnificent Forbidden City, and a number of mysterious mausoleums of the Nguyen Dynasty. However, it is the established thinking, though.

Snakehead fish congee served in hotpot

Snakehead fish congee can appear as a normal dish of the commoners, but to those who first taste, that dish served in hotpot style is quite a surprise.

Hanoi to welcome first flight from Finland

In an attempt to strengthen the connections between European and Asian airline, the Finnair –Finland’s national carrier is launching a direct air route between Helsinki and Hanoi from July 14, 2013.

Da Nang establishes souvenir kiosks to serve ship travelers

The number of travelers visiting Da Nang by sea has increased significantly in recent years, which results in an increasing demand for shopping, particularly souvenirs.

Charming Love Waterfall in Sapa

Talking about Sapa, travelers often remember its peaceful fresh atmosphere, terrace fields stretching from mountain to mountain or colorful valleys while many others memorize romantic waterfalls, and Love Waterfall is the outstanding one.

British tourists become movie stars

Two young tourists from London, Katie Patridge and Seb Blach accidently became stars in a short film whilst they were visiting Tra Que Vegetable Village near Hoi An.

Grilled beef wrapped in wild betel leaf

This dish, wrapped up in wild betel leaf, has become a favorite snack of Vietnamese, particularly Saigonese, to serve with beer or wine.

Craft villages in Hanoi to be transformed into tourist sites

In the latest attempt to attract more international and domestic tourists to the city, Hanoi’s authority has planned to develop six traditional craft villages into tourist attractions.

Vietnam hotels won Gold Circle Awards 2012

The reputable travel website Agoda.com has recently recognized 36 hotels of Vietnam in the list of winners of the Gold Circle Award 2012.

Vietnam Airlines launches first direct air route to Indonesia

The national flag carrier of Vietnam – Vietnam Airline has launched the first direct air route to Jakarta, Indonesia on December 2.

Rustic homestay trend in Can Tho

Traveling experience in Can Tho is no longer merely sightseeing beautiful landscapes, but participating in the daily life of the locals with gardening, tree growing, fishing or producing cacao.

VietJet Air to operate Ho Chi Minh – Bangkok route

The low-budgeted airline Vietjet Air has announced to open a new direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and Bangkok, Thailand in the second month of the upcoming 2012.

More than 6.03 million foreign tourists to Vietnam in 2012

Information from Vietnam General Statistic Office has revealed that there have been more than 6.03 million foreigners visiting Vietnam in 11 months of the year 2012.

Staying the night at Dao Village

Being located in the remote area in the Northwest of Ha Giang Province, Nam Choong Village of Xin Man Commune seems kind of difficult find, however, from Ha Giang and Lao Cai provinces, the charming village can be easily found.

Wonderful Lang Co Bay – real tourist trap in the Central of Vietnam

Recognized as one of the 30 most beautiful bay of the world by the reliable Club of the World’s Best Bays (Worldbays) in 2009, Lang Co Bay is truly an impressive destination for tourism and nature lovers from both inside and outside Vietnam.

The Light and Visual Art Contest 2014 to be hosted by Da Nang

The People Committee of Da Nang has recently approved the B Plus Media Company’s plan to host of Da Nang Light and Visual Art Contest in 2014 (DILVAC 2014) at the last weekends of April 2014