Vietnamese cities win top regional honors at World Travel Awards

Japan exempts Vietnamese tourists from quarantine, Covid tests

Camping, outdoor activities banned at tourist sites near Da Lat on flooding, landslide fears

Ministry warns against common scams as peak tourism season begins

South Korean carrier set to start flying to Vietnam

South Korean budget hybrid carrier Air Premia plans to make a foray into the Vietnamese market with a regular service between Seoul and Ho Chi Minh City starting October...

Two Vietnam resorts win at International Travel Awards

A resort in Hanoi and another in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau have been named winners in different categories of the 2022 International Travel Awards...

Vietnam tour guides cash in as summer travel booms

Tour guides specializing in serving domestic tourists have been enjoying a lucrative summer after losing more than two years of work to the Covid pandemic...

Thailand to extend visa-free stay for tourists to 45 days

The Thai government has increased the period of visa-free stay for tourists from over 50 countries including Vietnam from 30 days to 45...

Tan Son Nhat among airports with lowest flight cancellation rates

Vietnam's Tan Son Nhat is one of eight international airports with the lowest flight cancellation rates this summer at less than 0.3 percent, according to FlightAware...

Hanoi among best places to visit this fall: CNN

Hanoi has been listed among 12 best places in the world to go for fall by American news channel CNN, as it gets drier and cooler after the monsoon season...

Hotel industry to grow by $2 bln by 2026: US market research firm

The Vietnamese hospitality market will grow by US$2.12 billion from 2021-2026, U.S. market research and advisory company Technavio has forecast...

Fire engulfs UNESCO-recognized Hue imperial academy

A fire erupted at an ancient building inside Hue Imperial Academy, burning down many wartime artifacts inside...

Tourism industry insiders urge govt to ease visa requirements

Tourism industry insiders called on the government to expand the list of countries qualified for visa waivers and prolong visa-free stays to 30 days to lure more visitors to Vietnam...

Vietnam among 6 most budget-friendly foodie destinations

Scotland-based travel agency Skyscanner has named Vietnam among six best foodie destinations "without worrying about blowing your budget" alongside Mexico, India, Thailand, Nepal and Singapore...

Hue to launch open-top tour buses from next month

Hue will launch open-top buses running through famous tourist attractions in the former imperial capital from Sept. 1 to improve travel experiences...

Vietnam visa policy rebuffs foreign retirees’ love

Foreigners see Vietnam as an ideal place for retirement with friendly people, natural landscapes and diverse tourism activities, but strict visa policies are keeping them away...