Tourism

The 3rd Ninh Binh Festival, themed “Heritage Flow”, kicked off in the northern province of Ninh Binh on November 24.

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been honored as an “Excellent 5-star Airline” by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX). This is the second consecutive year Vietnam Airlines has received this prestigious international title.

Vietnam Airlines Group (including Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASCO) will provide more than 650,000 seats, equivalent to more than 3,000 flights on domestic routes from January 13 to February 12, 2025 (December 15, 2024 to January 15, 2025 of lunar calendar) to meet the increasing travel needs of people.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has signed a decision to establish the Organizing Committee for the International Conference on Rural Tourism of UN.

The HCM City People’s Committee has issued fares for public passenger transport services on urban railway line No. 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien), with fares per trip ranging from 6,000 to 20,000 VND.

The “Central Heritage Connection” journey or “Hue Heritage Train” leads the vote in the category of impressive activities and services of the program “Top 9 impressive tourism products of Hue” in 2024.

The Da Nang Department of Tourism has held a press conference to announce the Christmas - New Year Festival 2025.

An event to promote health care tourism products and services (Wellness Tourism Weekend) will be held in the central coastal province of Thua Thien-Hue from November 22-24.

(CPV) - During the meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on the sidelines of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits in Laos, the two sides agreed to expand cooperation in areas with great potential, including coordinating with relevant countries to pilot the tourism cooperation initiative "Six Countries, One Destination". This initiative is considered a form of Schengen visa in Southeast Asia, contributing to attracting tourists not only to Vietnam but also to other countries in the region.

The Dutch-flagged cruise ship Noordam docked at Tien Sa port in Da Nang on November 15, bringing nearly 2,000 international visitors to explore the central city.

The Tra Que Vegetable Village in Hoi An City, the central coastal province of Quang Nam, has just been recognized by the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) as the Best Tourist Village in 2024, said Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hong, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

International cruise liner Celebrity Solstice docked at Phu My port in the southern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau on November 9, with the vessel bringing with it more than 2,800 tourists from Europe, America, and Australia.

The northern province of Quang Ninh strives to attract 3.36 million tourists in the fourth quarter of 2024, in which foreign tourists numbered 909,000, earning a total revenue of more than 9.6 trillion VND.

The island district of Con Dao in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau has implemented many discount packages to stimulate tourism during the low tourist season at the end of 2024, said the Management Board of Con Dao National Tourist Area.

International visitor arrivals in Vietnam reached 1.42 million in October, a year-on-year rise of 27.6%, according to the latest figures of the General Statistics Office (GSO).

The number of tourists from Vietnam to Australia has increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release from the Office of the Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism.

Ho Chi Minh City and eight northeastern provinces have defined developing typical creative tours, routes and destinations as a key activity to boost their tourism links in the coming time.

(CPV) - When traveling, most tourists bring back souvenirs that capture the culture and character of the places they've visited. Souvenirs and gifts are an essential part of the travel experience. Recognizing this, many localities are focusing on developing unique souvenirs and specialty products that embody local characteristics. This effort not only increases tourism revenue but also aids in preserving and promoting local culture and history.

The Wild Sunflower - Chu Dang Ya Volcano Week 2024 will be held from November 6 to 12 in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, with many unique cultural, sports and artistic activities.

September saw an explosion in search numbers with an increase of 84% compared to the same period last year, as international visitors are actively looking for destinations for the 2025 Christmas and New Year holidays.

The Ninh Binh Department of Tourism on October 28 held the closing ceremony of the Trang An-Cuc Phuong Hot Air Balloon Festival 2024, at Trang An Cultural Park, Ninh Binh City.

Saigontourist Travel Service Company welcomed more than 3,000 international visitors from the Celebrity Millennium cruise ship arriving at Chan May Port (Thua Thien - Hue) and the cruise ship continued to dock at Phu My Port (Ba Ria - Vung Tau) on October 27.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on October 27 launched a direct flight route connecting Hanoi with Phnom Penh, Cambodia at Phnom Penh International Airport.

(CPV) - Luxury tourism is becoming a strong development trend globally, and Vietnam is no exception. With diverse and rich tourism potential, Vietnam is becoming an attractive destination for many luxury tourists.

A shared visa zone for the Southeast Asia region, similar to Europe’s Schengen visa mechanism, could be a game-changer Vietnam’s tourism sector needs. The proposed “Six Countries, One Destination” initiative aims to facilitate seamless travel across six neighboring countries, thus boosting regional tourism.

This is part of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2024, scheduled to take place on November 9.

The first chartered flight from the Czech Republic carried 400 tourists to Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang on October 24, marking the return of visitors from Eastern Europe.

The Costa Serena cruise ship has docked at Tien Sa Port, the central coastal city of Da Nang, bringing nearly 3,500 international tourists from Hong Kong (China).

The Chợ Lớn Night Street is expected to exploit the sidewalk space of four streets surrounding Binh Tay market, including Nguyen Huu Than, Thap Muoi, Le Tan Ke, and Tran Binh.

After more than a year of suspension, the Can Tho - Da Lat flight route is expected to reopen on November 7.