Sapa is a must-visit destination in Vietnam. - VNA/VNS Photo Huong Thu In the modern world it just took a few clicks online and a whole world of hospitality choices appeared before her eyes. She is one of the 71 per cent of the 13 million visitors to Vietnam last year to arrange all her travel online. These are the figures released in a survey on tourists carried out by Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM). But the results also reveal as most of the online booking agents are based outside of Viet Nam, local businesses need support to keep up. “We had never experienced Airbnb abroad together so we just want to try. Staying overnight with friends in one room seemed to be fun,” she told Vietnam News. “In Sapa, as there was no Airbnb, so we chose a hotel with a beautiful mountain view through booking.com,” she said. Arriving in the nation’s capital, she booked a homestay in Hanoi via airbnb.com. Detailed information was what Bow embraced the most. Even … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s online tourism to thrive
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“Made in India” program calls for investment from Vietnam – News – Investment
The Hanoitimes - India is calling for capital inflows from abroad, including Vietnam, to boost economic growth and job creation after a decade of slow growth and high inflation to set the stage for "Made in India" – a national program promoting industrial production launched by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the end of September "Made in India" was introduced by the Consulate General of India at the Novotel Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday. A showcase for a similar program will soon be held in Hanoi. The program, which calls for foreign direct investment (FDI) into 25 priority areas of India, which Prime Minister Modi hopes will both promote domestic enterprises with the potential to grow into large companies, and attract high-quality foreign capital, technology and human resources from abroad.The priority areas include cars, chemicals, information technology, pharmaceuticals, textiles, ports and aviation, travel, and rail, among many others fields.To … [Read more...] about “Made in India” program calls for investment from Vietnam – News – Investment
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27/01/2017Travel A tour of Thoi Son isle in Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang Endowed with the charming natural scenery, Thoi Son isle in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang now becomes an ecotourism site. However, few people know that todayâs Thoi Son is thanks to the endless efforts of local people to develop the isolated isle into one of the regionâs go-to destinations. … [Read more...] about Vietnam National Administration of Tourism
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27/01/2017Travel A tour of Thoi Son isle in Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang Endowed with the charming natural scenery, Thoi Son isle in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang now becomes an ecotourism site. However, few people know that todayâs Thoi Son is thanks to the endless efforts of local people to develop the isolated isle into one of the regionâs go-to destinations. … [Read more...] about National Administration of Tourism Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
Vietnam to pilot electronic visa from January 1, 2017
The Hanoitimes - In the implementation of more favourable policies, Vietnam will pilot granting electronic visas for international visitors in 2017 and 2018, Nguyen Van Tuan, Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) unveiled at a recent press conference in Hanoi. Accordingly, from January 1, 2017, procedures for applying and payment will be done online. It will take 3 days to process application for an e-visa valid for 30 days. The visa does not require letters of guarantee or invitation. The move reflects the Government’s efforts to stimulate tourism, according to VNAT Director Nguyen Van Tuan. It will facilitate the application for a Vietnamese visa of foreign tourists, Tuan noted, adding that the tourism sector is still looking forwards to the implementation of more favourable policies, particularly in waiving visa for foreign tourists. Foreign tourists visit Hoan Kiem lake in Hanoi capital. Photo by Hong Hanh. VNAT Director Nguyen Van Tuan … [Read more...] about Vietnam to pilot electronic visa from January 1, 2017