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  • Vietnam, Japan explore untapped tourism potential

    Over 50 Vietnamese and Japanese travel firms and tourism authorities gathered at a tourism promotion seminar in Hanoi on July 2 to showcase their products, exchange market insights, and strengthen … Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/news/vietnam-japan-explore-untapped-tourism-potential-580024

  • Hanoi tourism enters a new growth phase with record visitor numbers

    In the first half of 2025, Hanoi welcomed 15.5 million visitors, a sharp increase from 14.3 million in the same period of 2019. This strong rebound lays the groundwork for a new phase of tourism … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-tourism-enters-a-new-growth-phase-with-record-visitor-numbers-2417187.html

  • Vietnam Airlines launches Hanoi – Milan direct flight service

    Vietnam Airlines on July 1 inaugurated its direct air route between Hanoi and Milan, marking the first-ever direct air link between Vietnam and Italy. Full story: https://vietbao.vn/vietnam-airlines-launches-hanoi-milan-direct-flight-service-549620.html

  • Vietnam Airlines launches first-ever nonstop Hanoi–Milan route, strengthening ties with Europe

    Vietnam Airlines has inaugurated its first nonstop flight between Hanoi and Milan, marking the airline’s ninth direct route to Europe and the first direct … Full story: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/vietnam-airlines/vietnam-airlines-launches-first-ever-nonstop-hanoi-milan-route-strengthening-ties-with-europe/

  • Tourist almost run over while taking photo of train at popular sightseeing spot

    Footage shows how he came close to the carriages while leaning over with his mobile phone to capture what was happening. Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Video: Video of tourist almost getting flattened on Hanoi’s famous Train Street prompts investigation

    Vietnamese authorities are investigating after a video from late 2024 emerged of a tourist almost getting run over at a popular hot spot to watch trains pass from inches away. Full story: https://metro.co.uk/video/video-tourist-getting-flattened-hanois-famous-train-street-prompts-investigation-3467933/

  • Vietnam improves visa policy to boost tourism competitiveness

    With a view to fostering rapid and sustainable tourism growth, Vietnam is professionalising its promotion strategy, focusing on digital technology and market diversification. Consistent communication … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-improves-visa-policy-to-boost-tourism-competitiveness-post321922.vnp

  • Vietnam promotes tourism in Munich to attract German travellers

    VOV.VN – A Vietnam tourism promotion roadhow took place in Munich, Germany, on June 30 as part of a broader initiative to promote Vietnam’s tourism across Europe. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68640ab2d5a64793acf64fd3c657a84e&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2ftravel%2fvietnam-promotes-tourism-in-munich-to-attract-german-travellers-post1211513.vov&c=9412765118164003269&mkt=en-us

  • Rapid growth fuels smog in Hanoi, one of the world’s most polluted cities

    Photos of the Vietnamese capital, home to almost 9 million people, show the environmental cost of the Southeast Asian nation’s explosive growth. Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Hanoi-Amsterdam alumni tour Europe for dual anniversaries

    Representing multiple generations and 16 different countries, the alumni—known as “Amsers” travelled from June 1 to 22. Full story: https://vietbao.vn/hanoi-amsterdam-alumni-tour-europe-for-dual-anniversaries-549128.html

  • Ninh Binh taps cultural industries to boost tourism development

    With 81 national relics, three special national sites and five national treasures along with nearly 400 intangible cultural heritages, the province is focusing on film, performing arts, and … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/ninh-binh-taps-cultural-industries-to-boost-tourism-development-post321758.vnp

  • Hanoi eyes 46 million visitors by 2030

    Total tourism revenue is projected to reach 280 trillion VND (10.7 billion USD), with hotel occupancy rates averaging 68% and the sector’s contribution … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=685f6d73c77e488783b7a5e8d284a1d4&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.english.vtv.vn%2fnews%2fhanoi-eyes-46-million-visitors-by-2030-20250628082801561.htm&c=3741606400863593856&mkt=en-us

  • No One Magazine is taking an underground tour of queer night life around the globe: Next stop HCMC and Hanoi

    Tucked inside the neat, pocketable format of a traditional tour guide, this printed magazine is slowly forming a world map of club cultures and communities. Full story: https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/no-one-magazine-publication-project-260625

  • Hanoi launches new tourism products in push for year-end travel surge

    As Hanoi is stepping up efforts to become a more creative and experience-rich destination, the city is launching new tourism products to meet peak-season demand and elevate its profile on the global … Full story: https://vietbao.vn/hanoi-launches-new-tourism-products-in-push-for-year-end-travel-surge-548827.html

  • National forum promotes innovation in cultural and tourism industries

    VOV.VN – Policymakers, experts and business leaders gathered at a national forum in Hanoi on June 25 to emphasise the urgent need for innovation in Vietnam’s cultural and tourism industries. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=685c21b24ad145f6bbb842a222d28d8c&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2fculture%2fnational-forum-promotes-innovation-in-cultural-and-tourism-industries-post1209876.vov&c=10932604163603592475&mkt=en-us

  • Hanoi eyes 46 million visitors by 2030

    Hanoi aims to welcome 46 million visitors by 2030, including 12 million international arrivals, heard at the 2nd Congress of the Hanoi Department of Tourism’s Party Committee for the 2025-2030 term on … Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/news/hanoi-eyes-46-million-visitors-by-2030-579758

  • Hanoi eyes 46 million visitors by 2030

    Hanoi aims to welcome 46 million visitors by 2030, including 12 million international arrivals, heard at the 2nd Congress of the Hanoi Department of Tourism’s Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term on … Full story: https://vietbao.vn/hanoi-eyes-46-million-visitors-by-2030-548700.html

  • Two people caught overcharging foreign tourist

    Despite realising that he had been scammed, the tourist still paid the fare, took a photo of the license plate as evidence and sent a report to the authorities. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/two-people-caught-overcharging-foreign-tourist-post321600.vnp