Visitors learn about promotional tours at HCMC Tourism Festival 2022. Currently, Saigontourist Group is offering a promotional package of up to VND20 million (US$867) for visitors traveling to the United States, and up to VND15 million (US$650) for visitors departing to Europe. Besides, Fiditour – Vietluxtour travel agency is also offering hundreds of diversified domestic and oversea tours from full service, free and easy, on-demand, MICE tours, airline tickets, hotels, automobiles, tour guides, events, and so on, especially the sightseeing helicopter tour in the city. As for Vietravel, the travel agency has introduced preferential domestic and foreign tours with discounts from VND900,000 (US$39) and VND1.5 million (US$65), respectively. The 18th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival takes place from May 14 to May 17 at Le Van Tam Park, District 1 organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Municipal Tourism Association. It is expected … [Read more...] about Visitors excited with HCMC Tourism Festival 2022
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Foreigners happy as Vietnam lifts Covid testing requirement
American Justin Douglas told VnExpress International he was glad to hear the test requirement went on May 15. "At this point I think Covid is endemic and that testing serves no significant purpose anymore besides presenting a bureaucratic hassle for traveling. "In addition to the high costs, there was the added stress of finding out where you can get a suitable test, and getting it at the right time." "Vietnam is my favorite country and I have been waiting to go back." Yves Badaroux also of the U.S. said he backed the government's decision as many countries across the world have already done so. "Removing the test conveys a message that the country really wants tourists to come back. "We plan to visit Vietnam in October and November. We miss Vietnam. We have been there five times already and cannot wait to come back." Singaporean Ben Teh said: "This is great news. We don't have to bother to get a PCR or antigen rapid test done because it's really costly and makes no … [Read more...] about Foreigners happy as Vietnam lifts Covid testing requirement
Ninh Thuan, Ha Giang promote tourism in HCMC
At the Ninh Thuan tourism marketing and promotion conference According to Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ninh Thuan Province Tran Quoc Nam, the conference is a chance to introduce the province’s tourism potential to investors and businesses. Ninh Thuan belongs to the tourism triangles of Da Lat- Nha Trang- Phan Rang featuring many famous landscapes of Binh Son, Ninh Chu and Ca Na beaches, Rai cave, Nui Chua National Park, Phuoc Chua National Park, Vinh Hy Bay and more. Nui Chua National Park was recognized as the Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO while Vinh Hy Bay also received the title of National Relic Site from the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. Bau Truc, the quintessence of Cham pottery in Ninh Thuan The province plans to develop typical tourist products and offer priority to projects in the North and South areas and Phan Rang-Thap Cham City in order to establish a complex of accommodation, shopping and entertainment in Binh Son beach. A … [Read more...] about Ninh Thuan, Ha Giang promote tourism in HCMC
Two British tourists die from traffic accident in Hoi An City
The scene where two British tourists get accident this morning. According to initial information, the traffic accident occurred in front of a house at 208 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Ha Ward, Hoi An City at 3:40 a.m. on May 16. The two victims were identified as Denver Christophe Marcus (25 years old) and Thompson Peth May (24 years old) holding British citizen cards. The foreigners got the accident while they traveled by a motorbike from the city of Hoi An to Dien Nam Dong Ward, Dien Ban Town, Quang Nam Province. Right after receiving the information, the police of Hoi An City were at the scene for inspection and took the bodies of the two foreigners to the morgue of Hoi An General Hospital. Through initial investigation, the two foreigners drove a motorbike and crashed into a roadside power pole. By Nguyen Cuong- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Two British tourists die from traffic accident in Hoi An City
Da Nang expects to welcome back RoK tourists
These are some RoK tour groups arriving in Da Nang post- COVID-19 . They are with travel companies and taking part in a business trip to meet Vietnamese partners in the city to develop new tourism products in an attempt to attract more RoK tourists to Vietnam. In 2019, prior to COVID-19, Da Nang welcomed nearly 1.8 million tourists from the RoK, arriving on more than 200 flights a week. Only Incheon - Da Nang flights have resumed so far, with 6 flights a week. However, according to travel companies, there are many difficulties in recovering the RoK market due to its government’s vaccine policy for the elderly and children as well as the tourism ecosystem in Da Nang to serve Korean tourists. Six airlines are scheduled to resume flights to Da Nang by October, connecting it with major cities in the RoK on some 50 flights a week./. VNA … [Read more...] about Da Nang expects to welcome back RoK tourists
PM calls for American investors to boost tourism cooperation with Vietnam
"Vietnam has brought the pandemic under control and resumed tourism and aviation activities. The first group of foreign travelers returning to Vietnam after the country reopened its borders from March 15 was from the U.S.," Chinh told a conference on trade, investment and tourism promotion between Vietnam and the U.S. in San Francisco on May 17. Before the pandemic, the U.S. was among the 10 largest source markets of Vietnam's tourism. In 2019, there were over 746,000 American tourists visiting Vietnam and the average growth rate during the 2014-2019 period was 11 percent. A Vietnam Airlines spokesman told the conference the national flag carrier now operates four weekly flights between San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City, using Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 craft and it plans to operate daily flights between both cities from next year. A representative of hospitality group Thien Minh said the company is ready to operate luxury tours to the U.S. for Vietnamese travelers from this … [Read more...] about PM calls for American investors to boost tourism cooperation with Vietnam
SEA Games athletes offered free rides on Hanoi double decker buses
The tickets will be valid until late this month. The bus tours which run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily take visitors through tourist attractions including St. Joseph's Cathedral, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison, the Temple of Literature and the Opera House. The buses will depart every hour from Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square near the Hoan Kiem pedestrian zone. Hanoi opened double-decker bus tour in May 2018 with ticket prices ranging from VND196,000 ($8.48) to VND650,000 ($28). The free tours are being offered as Vietnamese authorities try to take advantage of the country hosting Southeast Asia’s largest sports event to boost its tourism image and attract more foreign tourists in the post pandemic new normal scenario. The central province of Quang Binh is offereing free tours to Son Doong, the world's largest cave, to two most outstanding athletes at this year’s SEA Games. The 31st SEA Games, a biennial regional multi-sports … [Read more...] about SEA Games athletes offered free rides on Hanoi double decker buses
Enjoying the charm of Hà Nội via night tours
HÀ NỘI — Visitors to Hà Nội for the 31st Southeast Asian Games also have the opportunity to explore the charming beauty of the city at night, thanks to night tours to local destinations. The night tours, which include Thăng Long Imperial Citadel, Hỏa Lò Prison Relic and a double-decker bus night tour, aim to popularise images of the 1,000-year-old capital and Việt Nam to international guests. Night tour of Thăng Long Imperial Citadel Visitors enjoy a dance on the glass covering the archaeological excavation area at the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel as part of the Decoding the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long tour. VNA/VNS Photo The Thăng Long Imperial Citadel, which was placed on the UNESCO list in August 2010, was built in the 11th century during the Lý Dynasty, marking the independence of the Đại Việt (Great Việt). The Imperial Citadel buildings and the remains at the 18 Hoàng Diệu archaeological site reflect a unique Southeast Asian culture specific to the … [Read more...] about Enjoying the charm of Hà Nội via night tours
SEA Games 31: Sports delegations get free entry to Thang Long Imperial Citadel
Tourists visit the Thang Long Imperial Citadel (Photo: VNA) As part of its efforts to attract visitors to the citadel, the center has also reduced the entrance fees of the night tour "Decoding the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long” in May 2022 from VND300,000 (US$2.99) per person to VND200,000. According to the center, the night tour, which just restarted at the end of April, has received positive feedback from locals and visitors. With these attractive programs, the center expects more visitors, especially those attending SEA Games 31. On this occasion, an exhibition themed “General Van Tien Dung - famous General of the Ho Chi Minh era" is being organized, featuring more than 150 valuable documents and artifacts related to the General - a talented military expert. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel, which was placed on the UNESCO list in August 2010, was a power center for over a thousand years of Vietnamese history and unique evidence of the Vietnamese civilization during the … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Sports delegations get free entry to Thang Long Imperial Citadel
Visiting President Hồ’s idyllic hometown
SACRED JOURNEY: Sen Village has become a much-loved destination to visit during May. VNA/VNS Photo Tá Chuyên By Vân Trang and Tá Chuyên It has become a tradition during May every year, that people from across the country and further afield flock to Sen (Lotus) Village in the hometown of beloved President Hồ Chi Minh in Kim Liên Commune, the central province of Nghệ An. This month, the village has again become a hot spot, particularly due to a national celebration that will take place to mark President Hồ's 132nd birthday (May 19), and the country opening to tourism after two years of closure due to the pandemic. A team of friends and colleagues, both Vietnamese and foreigners from Finest Future, an international education group in Finland, chose Sen Village special national relic site for their first-holiday summer trip. They were among hundreds of thousands of visitors who have been and will visit the locality this month to pay tribute to President Hồ's noble … [Read more...] about Visiting President Hồ’s idyllic hometown