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  • Hanoi commits to bold 2024 agenda prioritising economic revival

    Vietnam’s capital city sets out an agenda centred on economic revival, infrastructure advancement and pioneering growth for 2024. Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/12/27/hanoi-commits-to-bold-2024-agenda-prioritising-economic-revival

  • Discover the Magic of Hanoi: Top Attractions and Hidden Gems

    Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam, is a bustling city that seamlessly blends ancient traditions with modern vibes. But with so many attractions, where do you start? Ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer number … Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • ASEAN countries cooperate to promote regional festival tourism

    The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on December 26 organised a workshop on ASEAN festival tourism. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/asean-countries-cooperate-to-promote-regional-festival-tourism/275432.vnp

  • Vietnam tourism achieves targets but challenges persist

    Though the tourism industry achieved all its targets, 2023 was not a particularly successful year for it, with the recovery rate much lower than that of countries in the region. Full story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/vietnam-tourism-achieves-targets-but-challenges-persist-4693428.html

  • Planning to create breakthroughs for tourism development: Official

    System planning is an important basis for overcoming discrepancies, limitations, and weaknesses in Vietnam’s tourism and creating breakthroughs for the industry to thrive during economic green … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/planning-to-create-breakthroughs-for-tourism-development-official/275401.vnp

  • Hanoi greets 24 million visitors in 2023

    Hanoi recorded an estimated 24 million tourist arrivals this year, reflecting a remarkable annual increase of 27%, according to the municipal Tourism Department. Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/travel/hanoi-greets-24-million-visitors-in-2023-post1067773.vov

  • INTERVIEWVietnam seeks quality tourism to attract high-end Korean travelers

    HANOI, Vietnam — Ha Van Sieu, vice chairman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said that his country is seeking to attract high- end Korean tourists, emphasizing the importance … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=658981a2c6694ddabad3d1ffbe3d6ed5&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.koreatimes.co.kr%2fwww%2fnation%2f2023%2f12%2f120_365602.html&c=11086896061618074460&mkt=en-us

  • Top 5 source markets for Vietnam’ s tourism sector this winter

    Online travel agency Booking.com recently announced the top 5 source markets for Vietnam’s tourism sector this winter. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/top-5-source-markets-for-vietnam-s-tourism-sector-this-winter/275276.vnp

  • Famous snake village recognised officially as a tourist site of Hanoi

    MIA.VN HANOI: The Hanoi suburban village Lệ Mật, well-known nationwide for its snake farms and restaurants, has officially became a tourist destination of the capital city. The Hanoi People … Full story: https://www.sinchew.com.my/news/20231224/mysinchew/5214522

  • “Hanoi Days in Lam Dong” program kicked off

    Hanoi Days in Lam Dong” program was officially kicked off on December 22 at Lam Vien Square in Da Lat city, Lam Dong province. Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/culture-sports/culture/hanoi-days-in-lam-dong-program-kicked-off-559667

  • Hanoi-HCMC among world’s 10 busiest domestic air routes: report

    The route connecting Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi and its southern economic hub Ho Chi Minh City has become the world’s fourth busiest domestic air route this year, down one place from last year, … Full story: https://theinvestor.vn/hanoi-hcmc-among-worlds-10-busiest-domestic-air-routes-report-d7957.html

  • Is Hanoi Safe? A Solo Female Perspective

    Hanoi is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. Not only does it have an old town charm that the metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City lacks, but it’s also an excellent base for … Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Tourism businesses continue to struggle amid economic downturn

    Though the tourism industry achieved its targets in 2023, it still faces challenges amid the economic slowdown, forcing many businesses to cut staff and scale down operations. Hoang Van Duong, owner … Full story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/tourism-businesses-continue-to-struggle-amid-economic-downturn-4691491.html

  • Tourism businesses continue to struggle for survival amid economic downturn

    Though the tourism industry achieved its targets in 2023, it still faces challenges amid the economic slowdown, forcing many businesses to cut staff and scale down operations. Full story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/tourism-businesses-continue-to-struggle-amid-economic-downturn-4691491.html

  • ‘Bali cheaper than Goa’: Fund manager says Indian tourism losing out to Southeast Asian countries amid ‘inflated hotel rentals’

    A fund manager on Tuesday explained this new trend of travellers heading to the South East Asian countries like Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Cambodia instead of visiting Goa. Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • ‘Hanoi cheaper than Goa’: Fund manager says Indian tourism losing out to Southeast Asian countries amid ‘inflated hotel rentals’

    “Go to Bali/Hanoi/Phuket only. Been there 3 times this … said Goa had become super expensive due to over-tourism. “It is not really cheaper even a week- long tour would cost over 1 lakh per … Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • ‘Hanoi cheaper than Goa’: Fund manager says Indian tourism losing out to Southeast Asian countries amid ‘inflated hotel rentals’

    “Go to Bali/Hanoi/Phuket only. Been there 3 times this year … Monil Nitin Parikh, an entrepreneur, said Goa had become super expensive due to over- tourism. “It is not really cheaper even a week-long … Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Vietnam capital city Hanoi attracts 24 million tourists in 2023; almost 30% surge in foreign visitors yy

    The capital of Hanoi enjoyed an incredible surge in the number of tourists in 2023, with 24 million visitors coming to the city. Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/12/19/vietnam-capital-city-hanoi-attracts-24-million-tourists-in-2023-almost-30-surge-in-foreign-visitors-y-o-y