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  • Vietnam, UN Tourism work to advance practical, effective partnership

    Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung expressed appreciation for UN Tourism’s close coordination in organising the International Conference on Rural Tourism. He reiterated Vietnam’s … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-un-tourism-work-to-advance-practical-effective-partnership-post329681.vnp

  • Visa waiver policy accelerates tourism growth

    The difference comes from travel convenience, with visas being the first barrier that should be removed. Easier entry encourages longer stays and higher spending, creating greater economic value than … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/visa-waiver-policy-accelerates-tourism-growth-post329639.vnp

  • World Cultural Festival in Hanoi rescheduled amid severe storms and floods

    Organisers of the first Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi have decided to postpone the event amid recent severe storms, floods and landslides in the Northwest and North Central regions that have … Full story: https://vietbao.vn/world-cultural-festival-in-hanoi-rescheduled-amid-severe-storms-and-floods-564865.html

  • Hidden Hanoi noodle shops amaze Chinese tourist

    A tourist from China was surprised to find that three popular noodle shops in Hanoi – serving bún riêu, bún ốc, and bún chả – were tucked away in narrow, signless alleys, yet were bustling with diners … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hidden-hanoi-noodle-shops-amaze-chinese-tourist-2447498.html

  • Hanoi tourism numbers surge in September, outpacing 2024 growth

    In the first nine months of 2025, Hanoi welcomed 26.07 million visitors, marking a 23.8 per cent increase compared to the previous year. Tourism revenue grew by over 20 per cent, reaching VND98.36 … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68fe4a33037e4b80a500d5c7c904d7aa&url=https%3a%2f%2fvietbao.vn%2fen%2fha-noi-tourism-numbers-surge-in-september-outpacing-2024-growth-564549.html&c=12590078748928722815&mkt=en-us

  • China reclaims top spot in Vietnam tourism rebound

    Chinese travellers are once again Vietnam’s largest visitor group, with arrivals and search demand nearly doubling thanks to new direct flights. Full story: https://vir.com.vn/china-reclaims-top-spot-in-vietnam-tourism-rebound-137535.html

  • Hanoi tourism numbers surge in September, outpacing 2024 growth

    Foreign visitors in Hanoi In the first nine months of 2025, Hanoi welcomed 26.07 million visitors, marking a 23.8% increase compared to the previous year. Tourism revenue grew by over 20%, reaching 98 … Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/news/hanoi-tourism-numbers-surge-in-september-outpacing-2024-growth-583110

  • Hanoi tourism numbers surge in September, outpacing 2024 growth

    The capital city of Hanoi hosted a massive 4.17 million visitors in September, almost twice last year’s figure, according to the municipal Department of Tourism. Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/news/hanoi-tourism-numbers-surge-in-september-outpacing-2024-growth-583110

  • Vietnam’s Tourism Industry Aims for 25 Million International Visitors

    As Vietnam’s tourism sector enters a critical phase of acceleration, the race to achieve 25 million international visitors by the end of the year is on. With the peak travel season commencing in … Full story: https://www.sohu.com/a/939586040_122342248

  • Hanoi accelerates green transition to elevate stature as tourist magnet

    Hanoi was recently honored with the “Sustainable Tourism” Award at the Tourism Promotion Organization for Global Cities (TPO) Best Awards 2025, which acknowledges the capital city’s enduring efforts i … Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/news/hanoi-accelerates-green-transition-to-elevate-stature-as-tourist-magnet-583030

  • Vietnam honors over 100 “tourism brand ambassadors”

    As many as 113 standout enterprises and organizations were honored as top tourism players at the Vietnam Tourism Awards 2025 held in Hanoi on 7. Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/news/vietnam-honors-over-100-tourism-brand-ambassadors-583045

  • Top tourism businesses and brands honored with awards

    The awards help build national, local and business tourism brands, contributing to making tourism a key economic sector of the country. Full story: https://vietbao.vn/en/top-tourism-businesses-and-brands-honoured-with-awards-563224.html

  • Vietnam honours over 100 “tourism brand ambassadors”

    Among this year honourees, Thai Hai Reserve Area of Ecological Houses-on- Stilts Village in Tan Cuong commune, Thai Nguyen province won the best community-based tourism village and best restaurant … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-honours-over-100-tourism-brand-ambassadors-post327358.vnp

  • Hanoi accelerates green transition to elevate stature as tourist magnet

    Experts believe that Hanoi should issue a set of criteria tailored to its urban conditions, enhance regional linkages, encourage community engagement, and prioritise investment in green infrastructure … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-accelerates-green-transition-to-elevate-stature-as-tourist-magnet-post327136.vnp

  • Hanoi to host World Culture Festival for first time

    This year’s edition will feature 45 national cultural spaces, 33 international food booths, 16 art troupes, 12 book exhibitors, and film contributions from 20 countries. The programme includes Hanoi … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-to-host-world-culture-festival-for-first-time-post327335.vnp

  • Searches for Hanoi by Chinese tourists surge by almost 90%: Agoda

    Hanoi has become a favorite destination of Chinese tourists as searches for the capital over the last two months rose by 89% year-on-year, according to a report from travel platform Agoda. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/lifestyle/other/searches-for-hanoi-by-chinese-tourists-surge-by-almost-90-agoda/ar-AA1NleBZ

  • World Tourism Day: Vietnam advances green, sustainable tourism

    Vietnam, blessed with abundant natural and cultural assets, is working to adopt greener practices to secure long-term growth and strengthen its position on the global tourism map. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/world-tourism-day-vietnam-advances-green-sustainable-tourism-post327304.vnp

  • Vietnam tourism makes an impression at Top Resa in Paris

    Hanoi participates in the event applauding tourism potential in its 40sq.m promotion space with theme ‘Hanoi Come to Love’ (Hanoi Venir Pour Aimer) or (Hanoi, come to love) … Full story: https://vietbao.vn/en/viet-nam-tourism-makes-an-impression-at-top-resa-in-paris-563064.html