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Canadian travel magazine The Travel has included Vietnam in a list of the “world’s 10 most incredible destinations which are surprisingly cheap to visit,” along with Laos and Indonesia. “It is one of the cheapest countries to visit, and among the most underrated,” the magazine said. Eating local dishes will …

The Thai government has increased the period of visa-free stay for tourists from over 50 countries including Vietnam from 30 days to 45. The extension, to take effect from October, is part of the government’s efforts to boost economic recovery post-pandemic as it eyes 8-10 million foreign arrivals this year, …

The Vietnamese hospitality market will grow by US$2.12 billion from 2021-2026, U.S. market research and advisory company Technavio has forecast. It attributed the likelihood to Vietnam’s consistent economic growth and the substantial increase in per capita disposable income. This year it forecast the market to grow by 13.44% as Vietnam …

Vietnam Airlines has announced plans to resume regular flights from Da Nang to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur next month as international tourism gradually recovers. Starting September 1 there will be four weekly flights on the Da Nang-Kuala Lumpur route. The Da Nang-Bangkok service will restart two weeks later with daily …

U.K. Home Office Permanent Under-Secretary Matthew Rycroft on Monday visited Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Thang Long Imperial Citadel during his two-day visit to Vietnam. The U.K. Embassy in Hanoi posted some photos on its Facebook page, showing Rycroft and his entourage enjoying drinks at a street-side café in Cau Go …

Scotland-based travel agency Skyscanner has named Vietnam among six best foodie destinations “without worrying about blowing your budget” alongside Mexico, India, Thailand, Nepal and Singapore. “If you’ve ever tucked into a steaming bowl of pho, you’ll understand why foodie travelers fall in love with Vietnam,” Skycanner said. Though pho originated …

U.K. Home Office Permanent Under-Secretary Matthew Rycroft on Monday visited the Old Quarter, one of Hanoi’s most popular tourist attractions, during his two-day visit to Vietnam. The U.K. Embassy in Hanoi posted some photos on its Facebook page, showing Rycroft and his entourage enjoying drinks at a street-side café. The …

Vietnam and Qatar on Monday agreed to work toward exempting visas for ordinary passport holders to boost tourism between the countries. At a meeting in Hanoi on Monday, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani agreed to …

Authorities in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province have proposed increasing the frequency of helicopter rides from the mainland to Con Dao after the tourist island closed its airport for a nine-month upgrade. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam on Monday said Con Dao Airport will be closed from April to December …

Members of the Canadian pop/rock country band The Moffatts visited Sa Pa in the northern highlands, Phu Quoc Island in the south and walked along HCMC’s Bui Vien Street. The Moffatts, one of the most beloved boybands the 1990s and 2000s, performed at the HAY Glamping Music Festival in Hanoi …