The International Holidays Trading Travel Co., based in Ho Chi Minh City, was fined VND33 million ($1,421) and had their international tour operation business license revoked for a year. HCMC's tourism department said the company had committed various violations: changing its working address without informing authorities at least 15 days in advance; having no written contracts with tourists; and not guiding tourists as per the contracts and tour programs. This agency was responsible for setting up itineraries and applying visa requests for the Vietnamese tourists. It also failed to provide documents to prove its legality for signing visa provision contracts with Taiwan-based ETholiday travel agency, which was responsible for receiving the tourists in Taiwan, and two other Vietnamese travel agencies, Golden Travel and Twin Bright, that organized the tour groups in Vietnam, the department added. Hanoi-based Golden Travel was also fined VND48.5 million ($2,090) and had its international … [Read more...] about Vietnamese travel agencies fined, lose licenses for tourists disappearing in Taiwan
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Vietnamese travel agencies fined, revoked licenses for tourists disappearing in Taiwan
The International Holidays Trading Travel Co., based in Ho Chi Minh City, was fined VND33 million ($1,421) and had their international tour operation business license revoked for a year. HCMC's tourism department said the company had committed various violations: changing its working address without informing authorities at least 15 days in advance; having no written contracts with tourists; and not guiding tourists as per the contracts and tour programs. This agency was responsible for setting up itineraries and applying visa requests for the Vietnamese tourists. It also failed to provide documents to prove its legality for signing visa provision contracts with Taiwan-based ETholiday travel agency, which was responsible for receiving the tourists in Taiwan, and two other Vietnamese travel agencies, Golden Travel and Twin Bright, that organized the tour groups in Vietnam, the department added. Hanoi-based Golden Travel was also fined VND48.5 million ($2,090) and had its international … [Read more...] about Vietnamese travel agencies fined, revoked licenses for tourists disappearing in Taiwan
Kien Giang promotes tourism potential in India
Phu Quoc island has become one of the hottest holiday spots in the country (Photo: phuquocnews.vn) New Delhi (VNA) – Tourism potential of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang was introduced to Indian travel companies in a recent roadshow in New Delhi, India. The roadshow was organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in the Southern Asian country and a delegation from Kien Giang province led by Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Pham Vu Hong. Hong briefed about local socio-economic development as well as tourism strengths, including enchanting landscapes with five untouched archipelagos and Kien Giang biosphere reserve. Particularly, 590 square-kilometre Phu Quoc island has been invested heavily to become a regional eco and resort tourism hub. Kien Giang province welcomes investment projects in economic zones, key tourism areas as well as agriculture, he added. The delegation is on a visit to India from December 17-19 to promote trade, investment and … [Read more...] about Kien Giang promotes tourism potential in India
Vietnam’s tourism sector works to attract more foreign tourists
Terraced rice fields in Hoang Su Phi district, the northernmost province of Ha Giang during harvest season (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A fund for tourism development will be set up in the coming time in hope of providing financial sources for brand building of Vietnam’s tourism in foreign countries, according to Nguyen Van Tuan, head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). The fund will also support market research and development for tourism products and training for personnel in the sector. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and relevant agencies are reviewing necessary documents for establishment of the fund, he noted. Tuan added that in 2018, Vietnam’s tourism promotion activities were organised in many countries. The country for the first time held such events in new markets including the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Switzerland and New Zealand, in addition to the five Western European nations which are already … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s tourism sector works to attract more foreign tourists
Vietnam extends e-visa policy for foreign tourists until 2021
The Vietnamese government has approved a two-year extension of the pilot e-visa issuance program for foreigners visiting the country. The policy was launched on February 1, 2017, allowing citizens from 40 countries to apply for electronic visas. These countries included major tourism markets of China, Japan, South Korea, the U.S, the U.K, Germany and Sweden. Last year, visitors from six countries, Australia, India, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the U.A.E were added to the list. The e-visa application scheme was scheduled to expire next February, but has been extended now. As of August 31 this year, more than 241,000 foreign tourists have entered Vietnam with e-visas, according to Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). The policy allows foreigners to apply for a 30-day, single-entry e-visa for holidays or business trips by paying a $25 application fee online. Applicants are required to complete a form available on two separate websites (one in … [Read more...] about Vietnam extends e-visa policy for foreign tourists until 2021