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A British base jumper, who promoted skydiving tours online, died after his parachute failed to open when he jumped off a 29-storey building in Thailand’s Pattaya on Saturday. He was identified as Nathy Odinson, U.K. online newspaper The Independent said. The police said they were informed about the accident at …

A British base jumper died after his parachute failed to open when he jumped off a 29-storey building in Thailand’s Pattaya on Saturday. He was identified as Nathy Odinson, U.K. online newspaper The Independent said, adding Facebook page has more than 10,000 followers. The police said they were informed about …

As South Korea is forecast to be the largest source of foreign visitors to Vietnam during the Lunar New Year holidays, many travel companies and tourist attractions have launched new products to meet their demand. Data from online travel platform Agoda showed that Vietnam is one of the five most …

The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, has set sail from Miami on its maiden voyage, carrying what amounted to the population of a small city. The ship, built over 900 days at a shipyard in Turku, Finland, is a monument to enormity, longer than the …

The Thai Immigration Bureau has debuted an online reporting system that allows foreigners to inform of their intention to stay in Thailand for over 90 days. The so-called online 90-day notification service was launched as part of Prime Minister SretthaThavisin’s policy to boost the arrival of foreign tourists as Thailand …

Six Hanoi tourist spots, including the Temple of Literature and Thang Long Imperial Citadel, have increased entrance fees at the start of 2024, with rates surging by 2 to 3 times. According to the Hanoi’s Department of Tourism, the following six destinations experienced a fee hike effective January 1: Temple …

As the Lunar New Year draws near, Hanoi is seeing a weekend filled with art, history, and cultural celebrations. Art exhibition “Hanoi Spring” The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum is going to host an art exhibition named “Hanoi Spring,” designed to celebrate the Lunar New Year. “Hanoi Spring” exhibition poster. Photo …

Hue, Vung Tau, and Quy Nhon have been awarded the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Awards 2024, recognized for their commitment to cleanliness, managing waste, and promoting environmental awareness. The award ceremony is part of the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024, held in the Laos capital Vientiane, from Jan. 22 – 27. …

Singapore and China have agreed to a 30-day mutual visa-free entry for their citizens, which will formally come into force on Feb. 9 – the eve of the Lunar New Year. As reported by the Channel News Asia, plans for the 30-day mutual visa exemption agreement were announced last December …

A display of 30 original artworks during the Tet holidays will transport guests on a journey through the past, present and future of Danang and Hoi An at InterContinental Danang. Tet is an enchanting time of the year to experience the rich history and cultural traditions of Vietnam. At InterContinental …