UNWTO: World tourism to recover strongly in 2023
After a stronger-than-expected recovery in 2022, this year could see international tourist arrivals return to pre-pandemic levels in Europe and the Middle East. However, tourists are nonetheless expected to increasingly seek value for money and travel closer to home in response to the challenging economic climate.
Bright prospects for the tourism industry
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) was pleased to announce, that the number of international tourist arrivals will double in 2021. The outlook for the smokeless industry this year is expected…
Community-based tourism shows positive signs in Central Highlands
In the Central Highlands provinces of Dak Lak and Kon Tum, many villages are now embracing community-based tourism to secure their livelihood and the smokeless industry initially has shown positive…
Mekong Delta honoured among world’s hottest destinations
An Australian travel publication Traveller of The Sydney Morning Herald has recently released its list of the top 25 hottest destinations this year, with the Mekong Delta of Vietnam featured in the list of places.
Phu Yen receives certificate honouring Dong Cam Dam as national site
The Phu Yen provincial authorities held a ceremony on January 29 to receive a certificate honouring Dong Cam Dam in Phu Hoa District as a national scenic site.
Long An tourism is becoming more fresh and attractive
As the gateway connecting the Southeast with the Mekong Delta region, adjacent to Ho Chi Minh City, Long An has favorable conditions for economic development, cultural exchange, and tourism connection. On the basis of interest in preserving, honoring and promoting cultural and historical values as well as focusing on exploiting potentials and strengths, building tours, routes, Long An tourism industry is expected to be more…
Vietnam is more popular among US travelers
Vietnam is becoming a popular tourist destination for US holidaymakers, with more than 215,000 Americans visiting the country last year, ranking second behind the Republic of Korea in terms of arrival number.
Assorted activities to be featured at Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival in Tay Ninh
The Ba Den (Black Lady) Mountain Spring Festival 2023 will open in Tay Ninh province on January 25 sunder the theme ‘Beauty of Tay Ninh’.
From the New Year flag-salute ceremony to the unique tourism product in Phu Yen Province
The flag-salute ceremony to welcome New Year at Dien Cape, where the sunrise is first seen on the mainland of the country, solemnly organized by the Phu Yen Province People's Committee (PPC) has attracted not only officials, party members, pupils, students and all classes of local people but also numerous delegates and tourists.
Spring Festival 2023 opened in Thua Thien Hue
On the afternoon of January 15, at Ly Tu Trong Park, Hue City People's Committee held an opening ceremony of the Spring Festival 2023.
A unique Tet market in Quang Tri highland
The highland Tet market of Huong Hoa mountainous district, the central province of Quang Tri concluded on January 15.
Locating tourist attractions in Quang Nam
Quang Nam is restructuring the tourism market, building green tourism products associated with indigenous cultural conservation, creating a new appearance of Quang Nam tourism in 2023.
Quang Ninh: Mong Cai offers free Wi-Fi services for tourists
Mong Cai city in the northern border province of Quang Ninh launched a free Wi-Fi service system, along with QRCode scanning points, on January 8 in order to enable easier access to local tourism information as part of efforts to promote tourism activities.
The special flavour of sticky rice in Phieng Phang Village
With its rustic and unspoiled beauty, Phieng Phang not only contributes a pure green destination to Ba Be District of Bac Kan Province but also possesses precious "treasures" with the traditional culture of the Dao ethnic minority group, the quintessence of heaven and earth in a special kind of sticky rice (named Tai), and unique and charming scenery.
Vietnam’s largest airport expects to serve 3.8 million passengers during Tet
Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is set to serve more than 3.8 million passengers during the upcoming Lunar New Year festival, known locally as Tet.
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