Thailand to be developed as a Muslim-Friendly Destination
In response to the Government’s strategy to position Thailand as a Muslim-friendly destination, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will launch its first smartphone application designed specifically to make it easier for Muslim visitors to find Muslim-friendly products, services, and facilities across Thailand.
International arrivals likely to surge 8-18 percent
International visitors to Vietnam are likely to burgeon from 8 to 18 percent should the Government create more favourable conditions for visa waivers, said Vu Tien Loc, President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
Vietnamese people encouraged to travel domestically
(VOV) - The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) marked its 55th founding anniversary on July 7 and launched a campaign encouraging Vietnamese people to travel domestically.
Hanoi welcomes 10 million visitors
Travellers to Hanoi during the first six months of this year reached around 10 million, up 4% from the same period last year, according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Vietnam Airlines offers special promotion on Japan route
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is offering a promotion on its flights between Hanoi and Japan’s Haneda Airport in Tokyo on the occasion of the route’s one year anniversary.
BuzzFeed spotlights Vietnam’s street food
(VOV) -The BuzzFeed staff is once again exploring foods on video— this time featuring Vietnamese grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves in a short clip of the world’s street foods.
Guangzhou – Nha Trang flight debuts
A direct service connecting Guangzhou, China and Nha Trang city in central Khanh Hoa province by China Southern Airlines went into operation on June 20.
Food and drink – a ‘rally cry’ for Vietnam’s tourism industry
(VOV) - The tourism and hospitality industries should shift their focus to the exceptional food and wine experiences from around the country to whet the global appetite for Vietnam as a top travel destination and entice more inbound visits.
Foreign tourists suggest Saigon’s best food
Com tam (broken rice), hu tieu (pork noodle soup), bun thit nuong (noodles with grilled pork), goi cuon (spring rolls), and che (sweet soup-like dessert) are suggested by foreign tourists as the must-eat foods in Ho Chi Minh City.
Da Lat holds summer activities
Da Lat city in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong plans to organise a slew of events to attract local and foreign tourists in summer, the country's high season for tourism.