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The festival will feature a series of captivating activities such as a water procession ceremony to pray for national peace and mild weather, at Truc Lam - Ban Gioc Pagoda, a photo exhibition, and a food fair, among others. Folk games and artistic performances are expected to dazzle visitors, especially a “then” singing performance by local Tay ethnic minority people. Visitors will also be able to take part in chestnut picking at gardens in Chi Vien and Dam Thuy communes in Trung Khanh district. Earlier, the northern mountainous province has announced its plan to launch the pilot operation for one year of tours at Ban Gioc – Detian waterfalls on the Vietnam - China border. The piloted tour is expected to become an eco-friendly cross-border tourism model, helping Cao Bang capitalise on its tourism strengths to develop its socio-economy, while promoting friendship exchanges and mutual understanding of border localities of Vietnam and China./. VNA … [Read more...] about Ban Gioc Waterfall Tourism Festival set for early October

Nguyen Quoc Ky, chairman of Vietravel, extended thanks to the various Vietnamese representative agencies operating abroad for their efforts to organise cultural exchange schemes and provide assistance to introduce Vietnamese tourism to prospective travelers in other countries. Ky went on to express his hope that the Vietnamese ambassadors and consul generals will continue to stand alongside travel firms to introduce the quintessential nature of Vietnamese culture, whilst elevating the nation’s image among international partners. The ambassadors participated in a meeting alongside relevant ministries and business representatives in order to gain greater insights into their needs as a means of strengthening connectivity, attracting further investment, and accelerating international integration in relation to the country’s socio-economic development. … [Read more...] about Vietnam steps up tourism promotion activities abroad

Phu Quoc - the biggest island of Vietnam was also voted by readers of Condé Nast Traveler at the sixth place in the top 10 resort islands in Asia for 2022. (Photo: VNA) Kien Giang (VNA) – Investment projects by major groups have brought world-standard tourism and entertainment services to Phu Quoc city in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, creating new highlights for the island city's tourism, local officials have said. Speaking at a workshop held on September 27 to seek solutions to promote investment and sustainable tourism development in Phu Quoc, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Pham Van Nghiep said that the city now has 318 valid projects, covering a total area of over 10,670 ha. Of those, 52 projects, which cover an area of nearly 1,200 ha and built at total investment of almost 17.4 trillion VND (713.48 million USD), were put into operation. Vingroup with an investment of 9 trillion VND (370 million USD), Sun Group 8.62 trillion VND, BIM Group … [Read more...] about Investment projects help to create highlights for Phu Quoc tourism

At the conference on responsible tourism held in the central province of Quang Nam ’s Hoi An city on September 26. (Photo: VNA) Quang Nam (VNA) – Eco-tourism in special-use forests nationwide attract more than 2 million tourists and brings about over 100 billion VND (4.09 million USD) on an annual basis, heard a conference on responsible tourism in the central province of Quang Nam ’s Hoi An city on September 26. The event was part of biodiversity conservation efforts under the Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation (VFBC) project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Gathering more than 50 leaders of localities, public managers, and travel operators, it aimed to raise awareness and understanding among responsible tourism entities regarding environmental conservation. The event will also promote interdisciplinary participation and collaboration among forest rangers, the tourism sector, and private … [Read more...] about Eco-tourism in special-use forests reels in 100 billion VND annually

The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism carries out a communications campaign with a series of videos themed “Vietnam: Travel to Love” on Youtube digital platform. (Photo: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) Hanoi (VNA) – With digital transformation accelerated, a kaleidoscope of smart tourism offerings has been developed to provide new experiences for travelers and help recover the tourism industry, which was battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The "Wonders of Vietnam" project was launched as part of Google Arts and Culture that allows everyone to explore art, history and wonders of the world. (Screenshot photo) Featuring 35 stories and over 1,300 sumptuous photos of iconic sites, historical heritage, nature, cuisine and culture of Central Vietnam, the project is a unique way for hungry travellers to virtually explore. It is also an important part of Google’s overall support of the local tourism industry, which has been badly affected by pandemic-related … [Read more...] about Digitalisation drives tourism recovery

Several ongoing trends in the Vietnamese tourism sector have contributed to its strong recovery in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, with the increasing travel demands of Gen Z and families with kids as significant contributors, according to the Visa Global Travel Intentions Study (GTI) 2023. Vietnam, with its stunning landscapes and diverse cultural heritage sites, has become a popular destination for travelers from around the world. According to the study, it is vital for both travelers and industry stakeholders to understand new trends in Vietnamese tourism following the pandemic. In terms of leisure trips, families with kids and 'Silvers' – individuals older than 60 – made an average of 2.4 trips over the past 12 months, more than any other market segments, according to the GTI 2023. Besides ticking visiting landmarks, Vietnamese tourists are now placing a strong emphasis on leisure-focused and experiential journeys. Relaxation was the main driver of travel, … [Read more...] about Emerging trends expected to power Vietnam’s tourism boom: study

A representative of Baemin Vietnam confirmed with VnExpress that Baemin had let go of some employees in Vietnam while shrinking its scope of business in the country. The company also recently appointed Cao Thi Ngoc Loan as a temporary CEO to replace Jinwoo Song, who resigned two weeks ago. It is unclear how many jobs in total will be cut as Baemin continues to limit its activities in Vietnam. The company has shut down operations in Hoi An, one of Central Vietnam’s main tourism hotspots. Baemin has also ceased operating in the northern provinces of Thai Nguyen and Bac Ninh. Early last year, the company covered more area in Vietnam than any other food delivery platform. It was then present in 21 different localities. Baemin launched its Vietnam wing in 2019 when it bought out local platform Vietnammm. The company also provides shopping services and sells cosmetics. The firm is operated by Woowa Brothers Vietnam, a venture between South Korean firm Woowa Brothers and Germany … [Read more...] about Food delivery firm Baemin scales down Vietnam operations

A corner of Vung Tau city (Photo: diendandoanhnghiep.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Vung Tau city in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau is aiming to become an international-standard tourism centre , according to Chairman of the city People’s Committee Hoang Vu Thanh . After three decades of development, Vung Tau has grown strongly to become a leading urban centre in the Southeast region, a national urban area for oil and gas and tourism, and one of the leading urban areas in the country in terms of per capita income. Thanh told the Dien dan Doanh nghiep (Business Forum) magazine that the city boasts great potential for tourism development with rich cultural and cuisine values and beautiful landscapes and beaches. The city now has more than 1,300 accommodation establishments and over 15,000 rooms, about 850 restaurants and eateries. Typical tourism products vary from resort, swimming combined with MICE (Meeting Incentive Conference Event), sports and mountain … [Read more...] about Vung Tau city eyes to be world-class tourism centre

The charter flight VU1331 took off from Muan International Airport and landed at Cam Ranh International Airport at Friday noon, carrying 208 passengers. This is the airline's second route to tourism cities in South Korea, following the Nha Trang - Daegu route launched in March this year. As of August 2023, Vietravel Airlines had successfully operated charter flights connecting Nha Trang - Daegu, Nha Trang - Macau, and Hanoi - Sanya, Those are markets that contribute a large number of visitors to Vietnam and vice versa. Vietnam targets about 8 million international visitors in 2023. As of late September, it attracted 8.9 million foreigners, according to the General Statistics Office. During the nine-month period, South Korea continued to be the largest market sending visitors to Vietnam with 2.5 million. On September 28, the Vietnam Tourism Association and its Korean counterpart signed a cooperation agreement, aiming to increase tourists between the two countries. … [Read more...] about Vietravel Airlines operates first flight connecting Nha Trang with South Korea’s Muan

The three-day conference is being held by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) with Vietnam’s national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines acting as the host. Themed “Leadership in Action: Driving Safer and More Efficient Operations,” the event has brought together more than 800 delegates from airlines worldwide and international organizations in the aviation sector. Deputy PM Quang stressed that the Vietnamese Government has regarded the aviation sector as one of the economic engines that plays an important role in promoting trade and economic ties and tourism development. For his part, Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang briefed the participants on achievements reaped by the Vietnamese aviation sector, saying no commercial airplane accidents have been reported over the past 25 years, and all of the domestic airlines have received operational safety certificates from the IATA. Dang Ngoc Hoa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Airlines, highlighted the … [Read more...] about World Safety and Operations Conference kicks off in Hanoi