Month: August 2025
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Can Vietnam tourism catch up with Thailand’s after sweeping visa reforms?
Vietnam could attract 25–30 million foreign visitors by 2026, narrowing the gap with Thailand’s 35–36 million arrivals a year, thanks to its visa relaxations, industry insiders say. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Domestic tourism sees strong demand during National Day holiday
Statistics from the online travel platform Booking.com show that the capital city now tops the list of most searched destinations by Vietnamese travellers for this year’s National Day, climbing from … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/domestic-tourism-sees-strong-demand-during-national-day-holiday-post324515.vnp
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Hanoi’s luxury hotels sell out for 80th National Day celebrations
Pullman Hanoi, with 237 rooms, sold out entirely for August 30–September 2 nearly a month in advance. Located on Cat Linh Street, just 10 minutes from the Old Quarter and in a prime parade-viewing … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-s-luxury-hotels-sell-out-for-80th-national-day-celebrations-2431515.html
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Hanoi’s double-decker train to debut on Aug 19
Vietnam Railways Corporation (VRC) will launch The Hanoi Train, also known as the Hanoi – Five City Gates Train, on Aug. 19, coinciding with a series of national celebrations. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Hanoi to promote tourism at World EXPO 2025
Vietnamese tourism firms will promote inbound tours, MICE travel, golf tourism, cultural tourism, wellness tourism, and available flight routes targeting Japanese visitors. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-to-promote-tourism-at-world-expo-2025-post324819.vnp
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Hanoi to launch 80 signature tourism products on National Day celebration
VOV.VN – Hanoi’s Department of Tourism will launch 80 distinctive and attractive tourism products to serve both domestic and foreign tourists to the capital on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=689b69b2b1a9418294d096e3cc5090be&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2ftravel%2fhanoi-to-launch-80-signature-tourism-products-on-national-day-celebration-post1222083.vov&c=18086703488241036987&mkt=en-us
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Hanoi tops domestic travel searches during National Day holiday
VOV.VN – From August 29 to September 3, 2025, Hanoi led the list of most searched and booked domestic destinations, surpassing popular coastal hotspots such as Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=689b69b2b1a9418294d096e3cc5090be&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2ftravel%2fhanoi-tops-domestic-travel-searches-during-national-day-holiday-post1221980.vov&c=5390898585067981463&mkt=en-us
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Ethnic designer showcases heritage at Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival
VOV.VN – As part of the 2025 Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival, designer Vu Thao Giang presented her latest collection “Fragrance of Vietnam,” a heartfelt tribute to national heritage and cultural … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69121ec39c4a4c63bfdc28ae22659b41&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2fculture%2fethnic-designer-showcases-heritage-at-hanoi-tourism-ao-dai-festival-post1244408.vov&c=17066775405099703427&mkt=en-us
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Travel Troubleshooter: Can you fix this inconvenient routing on my National Geographic tour?
Q: I booked a 17-day National Geographic Expedition to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. I’m traveling with four other people. We recently discovered that on day 11, our itinerary had been changed. Full story: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/08/11/can-you-fix-this-inconvenient-routing-on-my-national-geographic-tour/
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Hanoi emerges as tourism hotspot for Vietnam’s National Day holiday
With a host of activities marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2), Hanoi is the most popular destination for the four-day National Day holiday from August 30 to September … Full story: https://vovworld.vn/en-US/current-affairs/hanoi-emerges-as-tourism-hotspot-for-vietnams-national-day-holiday-1415103.vov
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Vietnam unveils luxury night train from Hanoi to central coast with panoramic views, onboard Wi-Fi
Fi, panoramic swivel seats and entertainment screens in every berth, giving travelers a stylish overnight ride from Hanoi to the central coast. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Hanoi transforms heritage into cultural industry power
>From heritage model kits to high-tech tours, Hanoi is shaping a vibrant cultural economy rooted in creativity. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-transforms-heritage-into-cultural-industry-power-2429114.html