News & Travel Updates
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First global craft village festival to take place in Hanoi in November
Through a series of exhibitions, exchanges, investment promotion and tourism activities, the first Global Festival for the Conservation and Development of Craft Villages 2026 aims…
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BIGBANG concert brings Hanoi $29M in tourism revenue
Hanoi earned an estimated VND750 billion (US$29 million) in tourism revenue as nearly 220,000 tourists including 68,000 foreigners visited the city for BigBang’s two-day concert…
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Hanoi seeks boundary change to boost ecotourism, protect heritage
HANOI: Hanoi plans to expand its boundaries to include more than 4,000 hectares in neighbouring Phu Th Province, prioritising the conservation of Ba Vi National…
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Hanoi’s oldest luxury hotel tested by influx of rivals amid tourism surge
The 125-year-old Sofitel Legend Metropole faces a new generation of high-end competition amid Vietnam’s push to satisfy double-digit growth ambitions. Full story: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/27/asia-pacific/society/hanoi-hotel-tourism-wave/
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Hanoi hosts cultural and tourism exchange event in Vietnam
An event celebrating cultural and tourism exchange between Beijing, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and Hanoi, Vietnam was held at the China Cultural Center in Hanoi,…
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Hanoi’s oldest luxury hotel tested by new rivals in tourism wave
This comes amid Vietnam’s push to attract wealthier travellers and chase double-digit growth Read more at The Business Times. Full story: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/hanois-oldest-luxury-hotel-tested-new-rivals-tourism-wave
Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam. As it rapidly modernizes, it continues to retain its rich history and culture. You can visit an ancient temple or shop at a megamall.
Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can go on a cruise or relax at the beach. Day trips from Hanoi are available if you don’t want to spend a night.
Sapa is located in the north of Vietnam, about a six hour drive from Hanoi and near the border with China. You can trek through the rice paddies or take a cable car to the top of Mount Fansipan, the highest peak in Vietnam.
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