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  • 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

  • Hanoi hotels launch promotions to attract tourists

    Nguyen Hong Minh, Deputy Director of Hanoi’s Department of Tourism, said the city has a target of 27 million visitors in 2024, generating around VNĐ109 trillion (US$4.2 billion) in tourism revenue. To … Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/07/05/hanoi-hotels-launch-promotions-to-attract-tourists

  • Chinese, South Korean visitors drive Vietnam tourism growth

    Large tourism markets in Northeast Asia such as mainland China, South Korea and Taiwan have accounted for much of the increase in foreign visitor numbers this year. Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Tourism a bright spot in Vietnam’s economic panorama

    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 year-on-year … Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/travel/tourism-a-bright-spot-in-vietnams-economic-panorama-post1105830.vov

  • HCM City enhances tourism connectivity with foreign markets

    By deploying a range of tourism stimulus activities whilst strengthening connectivity with foreign markets, Ho Chi Minh City welcomed 2.68 million visitors in the first half of the year, representing … Full story: https://vietbao.vn/hcm-city-enhances-tourism-connectivity-with-foreign-markets-492894.html

  • Tourism a bright spot in Vietnam’s economic panorama

    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 356.4 trillion VND, a year-on-year increase of 15.2%. Full story: https://vietnam.vnanet.vn/english/tin-van/tourism-a-bright-spot-in-vietnam39s-economic-panorama-370924.html

  • Ninh Binh tour among world’s best travel experiences: Tripadvisor

    A full-day tour to the northern province of Ninh Binh from Hanoi has been named among top 10 experiences in the world for 2024 by Tripavisor readers. Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Hanoi deals with human resources shortage in tourism industry

    Hanoi has deployed measures to deal with a shortage in human resources, which has been a problem facing the tourism sector, especially amid the strong recovery of the industry. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-deals-with-human-resources-shortage-in-tourism-industry-post289616.vnp

  • Tourism a bright spot in Vietnam’s economic panorama

    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 356.4 trillion VND (14 billion USD), a year-on-year … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/tourism-a-bright-spot-in-vietnams-economic-panorama-post289606.vnp

  • Ninh Binh tour among world’s best experiences: TripAdvisor

    A full-day tour to Ninh Binh from Hanoi has been named among Top 10 Experiences in the world for 2024 by TripAvisor readers, according to the Tourism Department of the northern province of Ninh Binh. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/ninh-binh-tour-among-world-s-best-experiences-tripadvisor-2298135.html

  • HCMC records highest tourism revenues at over $3B in first half

    Ho Chi Minh City has become a champion in terms of tourism revenue in the first half of the year with VND93 trillion (USD$3.68 billion), up 15% year-on- year. Full story: https://www.msn.com/