Tourism

Vietnam sent the most tourists to the Republic of Korea (RoK) in ASEAN and is a very important market for the RoK in term of MICE tourism, said Mr. Lee Jae Hoon, chief representative of the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) in Vietnam, at a MICE roadshow recently held in Ho Chi Minh City.

The international organization for diplomatic training Best Diplomats has just announced the 10 safest destinations in Asia, in which Vietnam is ranked 8th. This list is based on three criteria: countries with low crime rates, stable political situation and safe living environment.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Brunei launched a space introducing Vietnam's tourism at the Brunei International Airport on August 11, aiming to promote the image of the Vietnamese nation, people, and culture to Brunei and international friends.

The northern province of Ha Nam, located about 65km from Hanoi, said to be a must-visit place for those who love exploring layers of local cultural heritage, is hopeful of becoming a leading emerging tourism destination in Asia.

To achieve the goal of welcoming about 26.5 million visitors in 2024, including 5 million international visitors, the capital's tourism industry is actively promoting the destination's image and stimulating domestic tourism demand in Hanoi.

Vietnam Railways Corporation has planned to increase passenger trains on all its routes, and at the same time apply preferential policies and reduce ticket prices to meet the increasing travel demand during the National Day holiday on September 2.

The UK’s Time Out Magazine ranked Con Dao in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau second in the list of nine most beautiful pristine islands in the world, according to the Information Center under the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

Vietnam Airlines Corporation (Vietnam Airlines) on August 6 said it has coordinated with tourism departments and accommodation establishments in seven provinces and cities across the country to develop preferential tourism packages for passengers flying early in the morning and late at night.

(CPV) - Promoting regional linkages and connections among localities to form tourism growth drivers according to the motto "one route, many destinations"; and closely cooperating in investment, product development, communications, promotion and implementation of tourism stimulus campaigns are solutions noted in Directive 08/CT-TTg on comprehensive, fast and sustainable tourism development in the coming time.

Gangnam district of the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s capital city of Seoul on August 2 participated in the International Medical Hospital and Pharmaceutical Exhibition 2024 (Vietnam Medipharm Expo 2024) that is taking place in Ho Chi Minh City from August 1-3, with an aim to attract more medical tourists, especially from Vietnam.

District 7 in Ho Chi Minh City is implementing a project developing the night-time economy associated with tourism development at the Sky Garden culinary commercial street, said Ms. Nguyen Thi Be Ngoan, Vice Chairwoman of the District 7 People’s Committee.

The total number of tourists to Hanoi in July 2024 is estimated at 2.52 million, a year-on-year rise of 7.4%, according to the City Department of Tourism.

The basket boat experience in Cam Thanh coconut forest, Hoi An city, the central coastal province of Quang Nam, ranked 19th in the top 25 most attractive boat experiences for tourists worldwide in 2024.

International touris arrivals to Vietnam reached nearly 10 million in the first seven months of 2024, up 51% over the same period last year and up 1.9% over the same period in 2019.

The program, themed “Vietnam - New destination of world cinema”, aims to promote tourist destinations and potential filming locations, and attract Hollywood film studios to Vietnam.

The free walking tour officially starts from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day, from July 22.

(CPV) - The Hanoi Department of Tourism on July 23 coordinated with Ninh Binh Department of Tourism and Kon Tum Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to organize a conference promoting inter-regional tourism between Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Kon Tum and the Southwestern provinces.

Vietjet and Airbus on July 22 officially signed a contract for the purchase of 20 new-generation wide-body A330neo (A330-900) aircraft, totaling 7.4 billion USD by the manufacturer’s list price, at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 in the UK.

Ninh Van Commune in Ninh Hoa Town, the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, has launched the Community Tourism Management Board, helping the communal government implement a community tourism model to serve tourists.

Flight HX548, operated by Hong Kong Airlines, landed at Da Nang International Airport on July 19, bringing 152 passengers from Hong Kong (China) to explore and experience tourism services in the central city.

Quang Binh is one of 13 destinations rated the most beautiful in the world by the editors of Travel+Leisure magazine, said the provincial Department of Tourism on July 17.

Vietnamese travelers to Thailand will be exempt from visa requirement for stays of up to 60 days. This is Thailand’s unilateral decision applied to Vietnam and 89 other countries just published in the Royal Thai Gazette on July 15.

Hotels will reduce prices of rooms of the first night by 20% to 100%, according to the listed price for tourists taking flights at night.

The Lam Dong provincial People’s Committee in coordination with Vietnam Railway Corporation has announced the recognition of Da Lat Railway Station as tourist destination.

(CPV) - A series of initiatives to stimulate tourism and attract international visitors have been implemented by Ho Chi Minh City's tourism sector, aiming to meet the target of welcoming at least six million international tourists and 38 million domestic tourists, and achieving a total tourism revenue of VND190 trillion in 2024.

The Quang Binh Department of Tourism on July 9 said that four out of six tourist destinations in the central coastal province were introduced on the world’s largest travel magazine - Lonely Planet.

The HCM City Department of Tourism on July 9 held a ceremony to announce a series of short films to promote the city’s tourism with the message of “Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City”.

The southern city’s total tourism revenue is estimated at 92.643 trillion VND in the first half of 2024, up 14.6% over the same period last year, or 48.8% of the year’s plan.

The Da Nang City People’s Committee on July 8 organized a program to promote tourism in Seoul (the Republic of Korea).

As a key event this summer, the light show (Ever Glamour Nha Trang 2024) receives attention in organization from the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa.