Vietnam again temporarily suspends international flights
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has decided to temporarily suspend international commercial flights to Vietnam to complete the quarantine work.
Only 25% of tourists willing to spend over VND2 million per night at hotels
Some 70% of tourists intend to resume traveling by the fourth quarter of 2020, while a quarter of travelers are willing to spend over VND2 million per night at hotels…
Vietnamese resort conveys tale of diversity
From Italian mosaic in the lobby, Vietnamese ceramic art in the rooms and British silk wallpaper in the restaurants, Salinda Resort in Phu Quoc Island offers a wall of stories.
Melia Ba Vi Mountain Retreat named winner of international prizes
The Melia Ba Vi Mountain Retreat has been the recipient of several international prizes, most notably picking up TripAdvisor’s Luxury Lifestyle Awards in the Best Luxury Family Hotels category.
Korean gastronomy week kicks off in Hanoi
Metropole Hanoi Hotel has kicked off a two-week celebration of modern Korean gastronomy, featuring exclusive recipes from two-Michelin-star Chef Sung-Jae Anh. South Korea has one of the most vibrant food cultures in the world, and Chef Anh is part of a new generation of chefs gaining recognition for elevating the cuisine.
Unspoiled tourist destinations in Binh Phuoc province
Binh Phuoc province in southeastern Vietnam is known for its lush green forest, stunning natural landscape, and historical relic sites, which have attracted Vietnamese and foreign visitors.
Family-friendly group tours warm up tourism market in Vietnam
Rise in family-friendly group tours has warmed up tourism market in Vietnam; travel firms prioritized all sorts of family trips and planned to welcome foreign arrivals, too.
Saigon crab soup stall a big draw
A popular eatery in Saigon serves hearty bowls of crab soup along with crab sticks, boiled quail eggs, century eggs, and pork brains.
Hanoi stimulates tourism by rail promotion
Hanoi has launched various promotions and discounts on rail tickets and connected tours on rail routes to stimulate domestic tourism post-COVID-19.
Tway Airlines poised to reopen Ho Chi Minh City- Incheon route
Republic of Korean carrier Tway Airlines has announced plans to reopen a one-way air route to connect Ho Chi Minh City with Incheon International Airport starting from July 22.
Bamboo Airways opens new domestic routes
Bamboo Airways officially put into operation two new routes on July 1, connecting Thanh Hoa city in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa with Quy Nhon city in the south-central province of Binh Dinh and with Phu Quoc Island off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang.
Additional trains to operate during summer
The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) on June 25 announced its plan to operate more tourism trains from July to meet the travel demand of passengers during the summer.
Ninh Binh launches new helicopter tour on Trang An complex
Visitors to the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh will now have a chance to enjoy the stunning scenic views of the UNESCO-recognised site from above, thanks to a new helicopter tour officially launched on June 26.
Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa unveil new heritage tour
Thanh Hoa and Ninh Binh provinces held a ceremony on June 25 in the former’s Sam Son city to launch a brand-new tour linking heritage sites in both localities.
Domestic air travel sees full recovery post-COVID-19
Noi Bai International Airport has reported full recovery of domestic flights compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic as travel demand is increasing following stimulus efforts by the Government and airlines.
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