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Foreign visitors in Da Nang (Photo: Da Nang Newspaper) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam needs to have support policies for developing new tourism products and services capable of attracting high-spending international visitors, said insiders. Addressing a national conference on tourism development in 2023 recently, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung admitted that Vietnam 's tourism products have yet to catch up with global trends and failed to fully utilise the natural advantages, especially cultural resources. “We only offer what we have, not what visitors want, so our products lack attractiveness for tourists,” he said. He added that tourism linkage among regions, localities, and sectors remain weak, resulting in tourism products not diverse and attractive to tourists. According to Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association Vu The Binh, it is necessary to develop attractive and high-spending products like golf tourism. The number of international … [Read more...] about Measures to lure more high-spending international tourists under discussion

On March 14 the passenger took the taxi at Tan Son Nhat Airport for a seven-kilometer trip to a hotel in District 1. The meter read VND120,000 ($5.07), but the driver demanded VND1.2 million. The man informed his hotel, which helped him file a complaint with the police. After the police stepped in, the driver was also forced to return the excess amount to the man. Authorities said the incident spoiled the city’s tourism image and gave a bad impression to foreign tourists. A series of taxi scams targeting foreign tourists have been reported in recent times. … [Read more...] about HCMC taxi driver fined $890 for overcharging Japanese tourist

Phu Quoc Island is an ideal choice for travel and relaxation, with a visa-free policy for international visitors, allowing foreigners to stay up to 30 days without a visa, rich nature and stunning architecture. Favorable visa policy Phu Quoc is currently the destination in Vietnam that enjoys the most favorable visa policy. According to current legal regulations, from July 1, 2020, foreign passport holders traveling to Phu Quoc Island will be entitled to a visa-free stay period of no more than 30 days. Foreigners entering Vietnam through any international border gate of Vietnam and then moving to Phu Quoc Island are exempted from visa requirements following this regulation. Phu Quoc is famous for its beautiful and dreamlike beaches. Phu Quoc is entitled to this visa policy because it is the only island that meets four conditions for visa exemption for foreigners under Vietnamese law. It has an international airport, is an independent space, has … [Read more...] about Visa-free stay for foreign tourists in Phu Quoc is 30 days

According to the General Statistical Office, the number of foreign visitors to Vietnam in 2022 only reached 3.66 million, a decrease of 79.7 per cent compared to 2019's peak. This poses the pressing dilemma of how to promote tourism further to attract foreign tourists. The following are expert comments from the roundtable entitled Seeking a Boost for Inbound Tourism, hosted by VIR in Hanoi on March 22. Ha Van Sieu, deputy director general of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Vietnam is a stunning tourist destination, but there are still many limitations that need to be improved. We are proud that we have achieved so much and are on the way to transformation and perfection. There will be a resolution made at the National Assembly in May offering a series of both short- and long-term solutions. The current tourism development strategy for this decade, and the upcoming tourism system planning up to 2030, clearly describe the viewpoints, orientations, … [Read more...] about Expert opinions on prospects of luring more foreign visitors to Vietnam

The charming capital of Vietnam has won the hearts of many foreign tourists for its rich culture, beautiful east-meets-west buildings, and wonderful street food. According to Thetravel.com , there are more places in Vietnam than its capital Hanoi that tourists should explore. A corner in Hanoi's Old Quarter Area. Photo: Huy Pham In a recently published travel article on Vietnam, the Canadian newspaper has suggested 10 most beautiful cities and towns throughout Vietnam that will satisfy any visitor's travel needs, from cultural exploration to natural beauty discovery to luxurious beach vacations. According to Bryan Reyes, staff writer for The Travel, it's no surprise that Hanoi, as the capital, is one of the most visited cities in Vietnam, along with Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. "Dubbed the 'Paris of the East', Hanoi is a sightseer's paradise for its landmarks with French influences mixed with Vietnamese motifs. This … [Read more...] about Hanoi named among Vietnam’s most beautiful places

Vietnam's Ministry of Transport has issued a decision to temporarily shut Dien Bien Airport in the namesake northern upland province for eight months for an upgrade and expansion, starting from mid-April. The airport, located in Thanh Truong Ward in Dien Bien Phu City, will be closed from April 15 to December 17 this year. The current Dien Bien Airport was restored from Muong Thanh Airport, which was constructed by the French. The airport has a runway which is 1,830 meters in length and 30 meters in width, three aprons, and a passenger terminal that was built in 2004 and has an annual capacity of 300,000 passengers. Due to the short runway and simple landing systems, Dien Bien Airport only serves ATR 72 turboprops and Embraer 190 jets, which can transport a maximum 114 passengers. The Dien Bien Airport expansion project is aimed at making it capable of handling modern Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft and the equivalent airliners. VASCO, a subsidiary of national flag carrier … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Dien Bien to close airport for 8-month expansion project

Architect Ngo Viet Nam Son said Da Lat's infrastructure system is strained and it urgently needs to share the load with other urban centers. Da Lat should not be concretized further and should not add more high-rise buildings, said Son, who has spent years studying the city’s urban planning. The government should divert construction projects to satellite areas, he added. "Green spaces should be returned to the Da Lat center," said Son. Houses in the center of Da Lat, February 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Phuoc Tuan A plan approved recently by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh aims for Da Lat to encompass a total area of 335,000 hectares by 2045, from the current 39,400 hectares. Da Lat will soon encompass the Lac Duong, Don Duong, Duc Trong and Lam Ha districts to the north, south, east and west. All four districts are currently home to vast spaces of forest land. According to the plan, the existing town of Da Lat will be the center of six "satellite towns." Each … [Read more...] about Expansion plan should return green spaces to Da Lat: experts

The delegation visited famous tourist destinations in the three destinations and assessed the quality of local hotels and restaurants, especially those catering to India n customers. Figures show that the number of Indian tourists visiting Vietnam reached nearly 138,000 in 2022, ranking it 9th among the 10 largest source markets. The field trip will help boost the number of Indian visitors to Vietnam this year, which is forecast to increase by 160% compared to 2019. India is one of two countries in the world with a population in excess of 1 billion, together with China, and is a source market of potential for any country, including Vietnam./. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam, India boost tourism cooperation

Pietro P. Masina, Professor of Asian History at University of Naples "L'Orientale" and Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of East Asian Studies.(Photo: VNA) Rome (VNA) – The Vietnamese language will be taught at two universities in Italy - University of Naples "L'Orientale" and Ca' Foscari University of Venice from next year, according to Pietro P. Masina, Professor of Asian History at University of Naples "L'Orientale" and Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of East Asian Studies. Talking with the Vietnam News Agency 's resident correspondent on the occasion when Vietnam and Italy are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations, the Professor said that the University of Naples "L'Orientale" will make Vietnamese an official linguistic subject, through which students can conduct in-depth researches on Vietnam by studying Vietnamese for five years, parallel to a curriculum in humanities or political science and international … [Read more...] about Vietnamese to become official linguistic subject in two Italian universities

The band was founded in 2018, and its name is quite long: Duca Community of Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street, with the purpose of simply relaxing after working days. The crowd's cheers and applause and the sound of guitars and drums caught everyone's attention on the pedestrian street around Hoan Kiem Lake, a historical place famous for its peaceful beauty but now crowded. Kayla, one of the tourists from America who joined the audience, told The Hanoi Times : "It's different from the States. I am surprised that there is no lead singer, but the people around are singing loudly. I am lucky to be in Hanoi on the first day and already enjoy the vibes here". The atmosphere is lively and vibrant. Photos: Duca community of Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street Kayla is one of many visitors who stumble upon the Duca Community of Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street's Saturday night performance in Hanoi's pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake, which have a fascinating … [Read more...] about A band performs a unique style of music on Hanoi walking street