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  • Michelin Guide’s role in stimulating culinary tourism

    Vietnam has been rated as having some of the best cuisine in Asia, especially when it comes to street food. Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, talked to VIR’s Hoang Oanh … Full story: https://vir.com.vn/michelin-guides-role-in-stimulating-culinary-tourism-112522.html

  • Ministry urges Thai tourism authority to set higher revenue target

    The tourism revenue target for 2025 might be increased as the Tourism and Sports Ministry would like to see the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) set a higher target than the 3.5 trillion baht … Full story: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2826324/ministry-urges-thai-tourism-authority-to-set-higher-revenue-target

  • Da Nang needs to develop new tourism products

    Experts say the central city of Da Nang needs to mobilise resources to offer new products to attract more visitors and keep them there longer. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/da-nang-needs-to-develop-new-tourism-products-post289869.vnp

  • Tourism authorities launch video clip promoting rail travel

    The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) s information center officially launched a promotional video for railway tourism on July 9 in conjunction with the 64th founding anniversary of the … Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/news/tourism-authorities-launch-video-clip-promoting-rail-travel-567704

  • Hanoi Days in Dien Bien Program to take place in August

    Hanoi Days in Dien Bien Program will take place in the northwestern mountainous province of Dien Bien from August 9 to 11 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, … Full story: https://en.dangcongsan.vn/culture-sports/hanoi-days-in-dien-bien-program-to-take-place-in-august-20002744.html

  • Lào Cai sets strong growth in tourism revenue

    The northern mountain province of Lào Cai has seen strong growth in the tourism revenue so far this year thanks to its effective measures to optimise its advantages and update new travel trends. Full story: https://vietbao.vn/lao-cai-sets-strong-growth-in-tourism-revenue-493530.html

  • Việt Nam affirms itself on tourism map

    Việt Nam’s tourism has experienced strong developments over the past years, affirming its new position on the global tourism map with high-class products and top-rated attractions. Full story: https://vietbao.vn/viet-nam-affirms-itself-on-tourism-map-493414.html

  • Vietnamese tourist spots among Asia’s top 25 attractions

    VOV.VN – Three local tourist destinations have been named among the top 25 most beloved tourist attractions in Asia by readers of prestigious online travel company TripAdvisor. Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/travel/vietnamese-tourist-spots-among-asias-top-25-attractions-post1106552.vov

  • Hanoi organizes Ao Dai Tourism Festival in October 2024

    Hanoi City People’s Committee has just issued Plan 27/KH-UBND on organizing the Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2024 to promote the elegant beauty of the Ao Dai whilst showcasing Hanoi’s tourism … Full story: https://en.dangcongsan.vn/hanoi-capital/hanoi-organizes-ao-dai-tourism-festival-in-october-2024-20002719.html

  • Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2024 to take place in October

    The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2024 will take place at the Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center in the capital from October 4 to 6 to promote the elegant beauty of the Ao Dai whilst … Full story: https://en.dangcongsan.vn/culture-sports/hanoi-tourism-ao-dai-festival-2024-to-take-place-in-october-20002718.html

  • Vietnam affirms itself on tourism map

    Vietnam’s tourism has experienced strong developments over the past years, affirming its new position on the global tourism map with high-class products and top-rated attractions. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-affirms-itself-on-tourism-map-post289799.vnp

  • Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2024 to charm spectators in early October

    The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2024 is due to run from October 4 to October 6 at the Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center in the capital, according to details provided by the Hanoi … Full story: https://vietbao.vn/hanoi-tourism-ao-dai-festival-2024-to-charm-spectators-in-early-october-493357.html

  • Hanoi ready for first lotus festival

    Hanoi is ready for its first lotus festival that will take place from July 12-16 at the Cultural and Creative Space in Tay Ho district. Full story: https://vietbao.vn/hanoi-ready-for-first-lotus-festival-493358.html

  • Tourism a bright spot in Vietnam’s economic panorama

    HANOI: Tourism is a bright spot in Vietnam’s economic panorama in the first half of 2024 with revenue from accommodation and food services estimated at VND356.4 trillion (US$14 billion), a … Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/07/08/tourism-a-bright-spot-in-vietnam039s-economic-panorama

  • Mixed reactions to proposed US$25 half-day tour fee in Ha Long Bay

    Mr. Hoang Tien Toi (right) believes the 600,000 VND per person fee to visit all sites is reasonable. Le Hoang Hiep, a 52-year-old tourist from Hanoi, suggested that new routes and fees might confuse … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/mixed-reactions-to-proposed-us-25-half-day-tour-fee-in-ha-long-bay-2299304.html

  • Hanoi promotes premium hotel services

    PANO – The Hanoi Municipal Department of Tourism has recently launched a tourism promotion program for 2024 titled “Hanoians and tourists experience services at four- and five-star hotels in Hanoi.” … Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/news/hanoi-promotes-premium-hotel-services-567634

  • Phu Quy’s underwater wonders: A tourist’s captivating experience

    My Hang, a Hanoi resident, visited Phu Quy with her son in early June. In addition to exploring the island’s attractions, she also tried her hand at underwater photography. Hang discovered scuba … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/phu-quy-s-underwater-wonders-a-tourist-s-captivating-experience-2298950.html

  • Hanoi looks to replace all diesel-powered buses with electric vehicles by 2035

    Hanoi sets a target of phasing out diesel-powered buses and replace them with electric vehicles in the 2031-35 period, according to a plan approved at a meeting of the municipal P … Full story: https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20240706/hanoi-looks-to-replace-all-dieselpowered-buses-with-electric-vehicles-by-2035/80813.html