Vietnam january travel

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietravel Airlines plans to increase the number of its domestic and international flights, and launch air ticket promotion programmes in the coming summer to meet the increasing travel demand in the peak period. According to the firm, it started preparing its summer flight schedule and resources as of late March, towards serving a larger volume of domestic and foreign passengers. It will also offer many flexible and convenient options to passengers with more reasonable prices during the peak season on the National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1). The firm will continue to maintain the frequency of operating routes, and add more flights to key routes that are attractive to tourists in summer such as Hanoi - Da Nang; and those connecting HCM City to Da Nang, Quy Nhon, and Phu Quoc. Vietravel Airlines has successfully opened two international routes connecting Hanoi and HCM City to Bangkok with a frequency … [Read more...] about Vietravel Airlines to increase flight frequency for summer travel rush

Vietnam is one of the 10 cheapest places to travel in Asia in 2023, according to the famous international travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller. Vietnam has many beautiful landscapes such as terraced fields, pagodas, and about 3,000 kilometers of tropical coastline, the magazine wrote. An impressive array of bars and restaurants lend visitors a taste of local food and culture. The Southeast Asian country also has majestic karst mountains with their caves, sinkholes, and water bodies snaking through valleys, which must be witnessed in person. In addition to Vietnam, Condé Nast Traveller's list of the cheapest destinations in Asia also includes countries such as Laos and Cambodia. Laos has beautiful landscapes like Si Phan Don Islands and the ancient capital of Luang Prabang, while Cambodia is home to beautiful beaches and one of the most impressive structures in the world – the Angkor Wat. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about … [Read more...] about Vietnam among top 10 cheapest places to travel in Asia: Condé Nast Traveller

SINGAPORE - A technical glitch at entry points into Singapore led to rare delays at one of the world's busiest airports on Friday, with snaking queues and disgruntled passengers for several hours as automated immigration lanes suffered problems. The city-state's immigration authority said it had "resumed normalcy" at checkpoints by 4 p.m. local time (0800 GMT) and was investigating the cause of the disruption, after earlier reporting "system slowness" at selected checkpoints, including, Changi Airport and two land border crossings with Malaysia. Changi, one of the busiest gateways in the world, had warned passengers to expect delays and authorities urged postponement of non-essential travel. Passengers queue at the departure hall of Changi Airport Terminal 3 in Singapore March 31, 2023. Photo: Reuters It handles nearly 150,000 passengers a day while about 300,000 people cross daily at the Woodlands and Tuas causeways linking Singapore with Malaysia. Posts on … [Read more...] about Singapore sees rare travel delays as tech problem hits immigration checkpoints

Visa extension proposal is expected to help boost tourism. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Government has agreed to propose to the National Assembly some new policies relating to the immigration, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam, including one on a visa extension to 90 days. 15-day stay too short Do Van Thuc, Deputy Director of Dat Viet Tour Company, said his trans-national tours are favoured by many international tourists, adding that such tours offer six days in the north and another six days in the central region. Therefore, those with visa-free stay of only 15 days will not have enough time to travel the southern region, he said. According to the official, many international tourists initially plan to spend only two weeks in Vietnam. However, the country’s charm has persuaded them to stay longer, and seek ways to extend their visa. Many others spend up to two days on flights to the Southeast Asian nation. Meanwhile, many tourist destinations … [Read more...] about Visa extension proposal to help boost tourism: Insiders

“Vietnam’s hospitality market had great momentum before the pandemic, moving from a destination only for experienced travellers, to a place for holiday and leisure travellers. It rivalled international travel hubs like Thailand, thanks to the joint efforts from many industry players,” said Mauro Gasparotti, director of Savills Hotels in the opening presentation on the challenges and opportunities of the industry this year. “However, development outpaced demand, and now we are dealing with the consequences of over development, with incomplete or underperforming projects. The market needs time to readjust. On a positive note, several high-quality hotels and resorts in the country are doing exceptionally well, and they will keep doing so for the foreseeable future. Projects that have been properly implemented and are correctly managed will recover faster,” he added. "Development outpaced demand, and now we are dealing with the consequences of over development, with incomplete or … [Read more...] about Hospitality industry looks to level up

An ongoing rise in Vietnam's rice price is the continuation of a trend that began last year when Chinese and Indonesian importers upped their consumption of the Vietnamese staple. Statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development indicated that Vietnam exported an estimated 900,000 tonnes of rice worth VND11.3 trillion (US$480 million) in March, taking the total volume and value of rice exports in the first three months of the year to 1.79 million tonnes and VND22.3 trillion ($952 million), respectively. While the total value of Vietnamese rice exports surged 30 percent against the same period last year, the volume fell 19 percent. From January to March, Vietnam’s rice export price averaged VND12.5 million ($531) per tonne, up 9.2 percent year on year. During the first two months of 2023, Vietnam shipped 401,980 tonnes of rice valued at VND4.8 trillion ($204.69 million) to the Philippines, making the archipelago Vietnam’s largest rice buyer, accounting for 43 … [Read more...] about Export price of Vietnamese rice on the rise

Phuong Mai Peninsula in Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province, is believed to boast potential for tourism development. (Photo: thanhnien.vn) Binh Dinh (VNA) – The Tourism Association of Binh Dinh province signed a cooperation agreement with its counterparts of eight localities in the coastal northern and north central regions on March 29 in efforts to establish Binh Dinh as a leading destination in Vietnam and the region. Under this agreement, the tourism associations of Hai Phong city and the provinces of Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, Thanh Hoa, Hai Duong, Quang Ninh, Ninh Binh, and Quang Binh will give advice and assist Binh Dinh to build and implement tourism promotion plans. In particular, travel companies in the eight localities will help develop images of Binh Dinh as an attractive destination, support local tourism units to take part in fairs and exhibitions, and popularise tourism via travel correspondents’ clubs and promotion events. The agreement signing ceremony between the … [Read more...] about Binh Dinh partners with eight localities in tourism development

An overview of the meeting. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception for Liu Ning, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region , in Hanoi on March 30, discussing a wide range of issues to boost ties between the two sides. During the session, the host proposed that the two sides promote existing bilateral cooperation mechanisms and programmes, expand friendship exchange between the people along the shared border, and effectively implement legal documents regarding land border and related agreements. The two sides shared delight at the sound development of the Vietnam-China relations over the years, especially after Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong ’s visit to China last year. They agreed that the success of the visit has given a strong impetus to the growth of the traditional friendship between the two Parties and the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. … [Read more...] about Foreign minister hosts China’s Guangxi leader

Lao Airlines aircraft (Photo source: Lao Airlines) Da Nang - The central city of Da Nang on March 30 welcomed 150 tourists from Vientiane, Laos, on the first direct flight of Lao Airlines after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The move signifies a promising growth in tourism, investment and trade between Laos, northeast of Thailand and central Vietnam. The airline began its schedule with two flights per week on Thursday and Sunday before increasing to daily flights in the future. The group of Lao tourists will visit destinations in Da Nang and the UNESCO-recognised world heritage sites in Hoi An, My Son Sanctuary and Thua Thien-Hue province. It’s the third city that Lao Airlines has resumed its post-pandemic flights to after Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Lao Airlines said it would help connect and attract more visitors from the Republic of Korea and China to Vietnam through the Vientiane-Da Nang air route. Da Nang city's Department of Tourism said the … [Read more...] about Lao Airlines resumes direct flights to Da Nang city

Thailand beats Q1 tourism target with 6.15 mln arrivals. (Photo: skift.com) Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand beat its target for tourist arrivals of 6 million arrivals in the first quarter, reaching 6.15 million in the January to March 27 period,  government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul said on March 29. Traisuree said the government urged hospitality businesses, especially hotels and restaurants, to charge prices after they were seen doubling at some outlets as more tourists arrived. According to Chamnan Srisawat, president of the Tourism Council of Thailand, at least 30 million tourists are expected to visit the country this year and spend 1.5 trillion THB (43.74 billion USD). Meanwhile, the government estimates between 25 million and 30 million arrivals for the full year. Tourism is a key driver of Thailand's economy, accounting for 12% of GDP before the COVID-19 pandemic./. VNA … [Read more...] about Thailand beats Q1 tourism target with 6.15 mln arrivals