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  • New routes help tourists discover Hanoi’s destinations

    Joining the “Exploring the heritage road in South Thang Long” tour, people will travel from the city center to the outlying districts of Thanh Oai, Ung Hoa and My Duc. Traditional craft villages and … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/new-routes-help-tourists-discover-hanoi-s-destinations-2250870.html

  • Hanoi’s sticky rice cooking craft recognised as national heritage

    The People’s Committee of Hanoi’s Tay Ho district has organised a sticky rice festival and a ceremony to announce the craft of cooking sticky rice in Phu Thuong village as a national intangible … Full story: https://vietnam.vnanet.vn/english/tin-van/hanois-sticky-rice-cooking-craft-recognised-as-national-heritage-360776.html

  • Airfare from Vietnam to Singapore doubles as Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour approaches

    Economy class round-trip tickets from HCMC to Singapore, during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour from March 2 to 9, are priced at around VND8.91 million (US$360), with fares from Hanoi reaching VND12 million. Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Stranded Taiwanese tourist incident could affect Vietnam’s reputation

    The tour operator should have notified Vietnamese and Taiwanese tourism authorities as soon as the incident occurred, Quynh added. Nguyen Tien Dat, vice president of Hanoi’s Tourism Club, said when … Full story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/stranded-taiwanese-tourist-incident-could-affect-vietnam-s-reputation-4714128.html

  • Vietnam attends tourism fair in India

    Da Nang city’s Tourism Department, the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, and the Vietnam Travel and Marketing Transports Joint Stock Company (Vietravel) have opened booths to promote Vietnam … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-attends-tourism-fair-in-india/279895.vnp

  • Dien Bien to host National Tourism Year 2024

    With the theme Dien Bien Glory – Endless Experience, National Tourism Year will offer visitors 169 diverse experiences throughout 2024. Full story: https://vir.com.vn/dien-bien-to-host-national-tourism-year-2024-109051.html

  • Tourism fuels up as rising economic engine for Vietnam

    As a rising economic engine, Vietnam’s tourism industry is set for healthy growth with a shift towards premium tourism and business travel, according to a report released by Maybank Vietnam on … Full story: https://vir.com.vn/tourism-fuels-up-as-rising-economic-engine-for-vietnam-109025.html

  • Easy weather, transport, visas make Tet tourism success

    Good weather, improved transportation and flexible visa policies helped Vietnam’s tourism industry cash in on high tourist numbers during the recent Tet holiday break, insiders say. Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Easy weather, transport, visas make Tet tourism success

    The north region was chilly but still sunny during the daytime, convenient for outdoor activities.Bui Thanh Tu, marketing director of travel firm Best Price, said “thanks to the nice weather, it was … Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Vietnam picks up ASEAN Tourism Awards 2024

    The Thang Long Imperial Citadel and Duong Lam ancient village in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi have both won ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Awards. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-picks-up-asean-tourism-awards-2024/279663.vnp

  • Indonesia targets 6,000 tourism villages in 2024

    Indonesia is aiming targeting to create as many as 6,000 tourism villages throughout 2024 to boost national economic growth. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/indonesia-targets-6000-tourism-villages-in-2024/279691.vnp

  • HCM City affirms role as pillar of Vietnam’s tourism industry

    HANOI: HCM City has contributed significantly to the better-than-expected results of Vietnam’s tourism industry last year, solidifying its pivotal role in the recovery and growth of the sector. Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/02/19/hcm-city-affirms-role-as-pillar-of-vietnams-tourism-industry

  • Hanoi to host international chess events in 2024

    Vietnam will host at least four chess competitions of the Hanoi International Chess Series in 2024, which will deliver world point rankings for successful masters. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-to-host-international-chess-events-in-2024/279633.vnp

  • Hanoi to host international chess events in 2024

    Vietnam will host at least four chess competitions of the Hanoi International Chess Series in 2024 … It is an activity to strengthen the relationship between the two localities in terms of tourism … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-to-host-international-chess-events-in-2024-2250074.html

  • Revive & Refresh in Vietnam 2024 outstanding tourism events

    Here are the most prominent and influential tourism events that took place in 2023, contributing to creating momentum for the sector to continue to develop, according to the assessment of the Ministry … Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Ho Chi Minh City affirms role as pillar of Vietnam’s tourism industry

    Ho Chi Minh City contributed significantly to the more-fruitful-than-expected results of Vietnam’s tourism industry last year, solidifying its pivotal role in the recovery and growth of the sector. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/ho-chi-minh-city-affirms-role-as-pillar-of-vietnams-tourism-industry/279535.vnp

  • Hanoi piloting dedicated cycling route from Feb. 1

    The Hanoi Department of Transport has issued a document on piloting a dedicated bicycle route along the To Lich River starting from. From Moc Bridge to Yen Hoa Bridge in Cau Giay district, the route … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-piloting-dedicated-cycling-route-from-feb-1/279269.vnp

  • Central Highlands holds great potential for cultural tourism

    The Central Highlands boasts a diverse culture which is enriched by ethnic minority groups from many parts of the country, thus the region has huge potential for cultural tourism development. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/central-highlands-holds-great-potential-for-cultural-tourism/279591.vnp