Vietnam travel

Hang Rai is a combination of ancient rock formations, stacked atop each other to create countless small caves. For the ultimate experience, many adventure enthusiasts choose to camp here overnight. Hang Rai at dawn or dusk can offer one of the most unique experiences. … [Read more...] about Dawn at Hang Rai, a pristine hideaway on central Vietnam coast

Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA) debuted a tourism demand stimulus alliance on February 21 in an effort to help shore up Vietnam’s tourism industry, which has been strongly affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. At the launching ceremony in Hanoi, VTA Vice Chairman Vu The Binh said the COVID-19 outbreak has seriously influenced socio-economic development, including tourism. The Government has high expectations for this sector as it has recorded growth for three consecutive years but is currently stagnant due to the epidemic, Binh said. In a recent meeting, the Government also pledged to create the most favourable conditions for the tourism sector to recover as soon as possible, he noted. The VTA doesn’t restrict the number of businesses taking part in the tourism demand stimulus alliance. Each member must provide safe services, offer attractive and suitable packages for different groups of travellers, and set competitive prices, … [Read more...] about Alliance launched to stimulate tourism demand in Vietnam

Crystal Symphony has been voted one of the world’s 10 most luxurious cruise ships by Cruise Lines International Association. It mainly carries passengers to destinations in Europe and Asia, including Vietnam’s HCMC and Thua Thien-Hue, Singapore and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. … [Read more...] about Two luxury cruises dock in central Vietnam

Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the Vietnam Grand Prix Corporation (VGPC) on February 21 inked a cooperation agreement on promoting the country’s tourism in association with the Formula One race. Under the deal for 2020-2025, the two sides will increase communications to advertise Vietnam’s tourism and the F1 race in Hanoi on media outlets, work together to introduce related publications, and share information. They will also take part in some travel fairs and programmes introducing the country’s tourism abroad and organise international press conferences within the framework of the F1 Vietnam Grand Prix. The VNAT said the F1 race will be an important basis for Vietnam to develop sports tourism. Particularly, the event is going to take place in April as scheduled amid the global tourism heavily impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic will send international friends a message that Vietnam is a safe and attractive tourist … [Read more...] about F1 race to help develop Vietnam’s sports tourism: VNAT

Relic sites in HCM City prove popular with foreigners following re-opening Numerous relic sites throughout HCMC have been welcoming crowds of tourists, including large crowds of foreigners, following their re-opening after being closed for a period of time to prevent the potential spread of coronavirus. … [Read more...] about HCM City tourism industry seeks tax breaks to cushion coronavirus blow