HÀ NỘI — Flower lovers are in for a treat at an ‘oasis’ in downtown Hà Nội. The National Museum of Vietnamese History and Hanoitourist offer a special daily tour to admire kapok blossom inside the museum’s grounds. Phùng Quang Thắng, director of Hanoitourist, said tour companies are busy preparing tourism products …
Read More »MICE tours upsurge augurs well for tourism recovery
A sharp increase in MICE tours signals robust recovery for the tourism industry this year, market observers say. — Photo: tuoitre.vn HCM CITY A sharp pick up in the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and events) tours is a positive recovery sign for the tourism industry this year, industry insiders say. …
Read More »Travel fair to focus Việt Nam’s ‘new normal’ tourism situation
HÀ NỘI — The annual Việt Nam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2022 will be held in downtown Hà Nội between March 31 and April 3. This year, as the borders have reopened to international tourism, the theme of the fair is: “New Normal – New Chance for Việt Nam’s Tourism”. The event is …
Read More »Getting away from it all in Thai village
Lê Hương Mộc Châu is always inspiring to a nature-lover like me all year-round. Less than a 4-hour drive from Hà Nội, the lush highlands offers a fresh atmosphere and an escape from the hustle and bustle. Natural forests, orchids and gardens cared for by local farmers act as green lungs for the …
Read More »Tuyên Quang marks tourism year with first int’l hot air balloon fest
The first hot balloon festival will be organised in Tuyên Quang for the first time, creating a good signal for Vietnamese tourism sector after a long time being affected by COVID-19 pandemic. — Photo Courtesy Vietjet Air HCM CITY — The northern province of Tuyên Quang will host its …
Read More »Việt Nam eyes safe and effective reopening of tourism
International visitors arrive on the first day of tourism reopening. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo Lê Hương & Bảo Ngọc Việt Nam is determined to fully reopen its tourism industry and will adopt measures to treat foreign and domestic tourists alike, Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam said on Tuesday. On …
Read More »Travel agencies ready to welcome int’l visitors
Hạ Long Bay is one of the top destinations chosen by many foreign tourists. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo Lê Quang Quyết HÀ NỘI — As the country gets ready to welcome international tourists, travel agencies are hard at work preparing for their arrival. Almost two years since borders closed, Việt Nam’s tourism sector …
Read More »Hà Nội aims to attract more tourists to cultural heritage sites
A visitor poses for photo at the Central Prison relic. The prison is just one of many sites that are hoping for more visitors when international tourism restarts. Photo courtesy of Hỏa Lò Prison Relic HÀ NỘI As the country gets ready to get international arrivals again from March 15, Hà …
Read More »Indonesia issues visa on arrival for tourists from Việt Nam and 22 other countries
Bali Island, one of Indonesia’s top destinations. — AFP/VNA Photo JAKARTA — The Indonesian Law and Human Rights Ministry Directorate General of Immigration has reintroduced the visa on arrival option for tourists from 23 countries, including Việt Nam, arriving in Bali as of March 7. This policy can only be …
Read More »Travel agencies concerned over new testing policies for int’l arrivals
International tourists visit the Temple of Literature in Hà Nội. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo Thanh Tùng HÀ NỘI — While Việt Nam is determined to reopen for international tourists from March 15, a new proposal from the Ministry of Health is raising concerns among travel agencies. One of the draft regulations requires tourists …
Read More »