Vietnam Travel News

Tuyen Quang: Homestay tourism takes off
Homestay tourism in Lam Binh District, the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang has drawn both domestic and international holiday-makers to the imposing landscape and cultural tradition of ethnic minorities in the locality.

Work starts on wharf connecting with Con Dao
Work on the Tran De -Soc Trang Wharf connecting with Con Dao Island started on March 13 in Tran De Town, the Mekong delta province of Soc Trang by the Superdong Fast Ferry-Kien Giang JSC.

Tourists to Da Nang by sea up 30%
The number of tourists visiting Da Nang City by sea has increased 30 percent since the beginning of this year.

Central Highlands to bustle with economic and cultural events in March
A series of economic and cultural events will be held in Central Highlands this March, announced the Central Highlands Steering Committee at a press conference held in Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province on March 6.

Responsible tourism driving development in Vietnam
At a recent forum in Ho Chi Minh City, Peter Semone, chair of the Pacific Asia Travel Association, declared that tourism has the potential to become a pillar of the Vietnam economy.

Thua Thien-Hue tourism thrives in first month of 2017
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue welcomed 229,600 visitors in January, up five percent annually, according to provincial authorities.

First Bulgarian Rose Festival in Ha Noi to open Mar. 3
Bulgaria is well known primarily for the Black Sea and its roses, especially its famous rose oil.

Son La provincial culture introduced at Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology
On the occasion of Lunar New Year 2017, the Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology coordinated with Son La provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to organize a programme to celebrate Tet, in association with Son La provincial culture, from February 4th to 5th.

Viet Nam welcomes first e-Visa visitor
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and the Immigration Management Department held a ceremony at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport on February 4 to greet Richard Kenneth Wilson (Britain), the first e-Visa visitor to Viet Nam.

Number of tourists to Viet Nam surges during Tet
Viet Nam saw a huge spike in tourist numbers during the Lunar New Year Festival or Tet.
The Ho Chi Minh City-based Saigontourist Travel Service Company served over 50,000 visitors, up 20% from last year.

Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival opens in Ninh Binh
The Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival kicked off in Gia Vien District, the northern province of Ninh Binh, on February 2 (the sixth day of the first lunar month).

Imperial citadel newly-excavated area opened to tourists
The Thang Long - Ha Noi Heritage Conservation Centre plans to open a new excavation area, north of Doan Mon relic site, to visitors from January 20 to February 28.

Viet Nam Spring Festival in Sakai lures Japanese
An art programme entitled “Viet Nam Spring Festival 2017 in Sakai” took place in Sakai city of Japan’s Osaka on January 17.

Politburo taps tourism as spearhead economic sector
The Politburo has issued a resolution on developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector by 2020, contributing 10 percent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), up from the current 6.8 percent.

Amusement park to offer hot-air balloon rides
Dam Sen Cultural Park in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 11 will offer hot-air balloon rides for the first time during the Tet holiday (Lunar New Year) from January 28 to February 2.