VOV.VN - The Vietnamese tourism industry is seeking to attract and retain foreign visitors ahead in the second half of the year and beyond, particularly amid the spending of holidaymakers remaining modest.
VOV.VN - Service businesses are introducing solutions aimed at attracting hordes of foreign visitors during the peak season at the end of the year following the legislature’s recent approval of a bill which seeks to ease visa problems.
Vietnam’s new visa policy may help the country welcome 12 million foreign tourists this year, far surpassing the target of 8 million set previously, said Hoang Nhan Chinh, Secretariat Director of the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board (TAB).
VOV.VN - The National Assembly recently passed a bill featuring new and open policies on immigration procedures – a move which is expected to provide the tourism industry with a strong boost moving forward.
VOV.VN - Vietnam is likely to issue an electronic visa (e-visa) to foreigners of all countries and territories across the globe.
VOV.VN - Phu Quoc Island is an ideal choice for travel and long-term relaxation, with a complete visa exemption policy for international visitors, a temporary stay of up to 30 days, a populous and rich nature, and impressive architecture.
VOV.VN - Vietnam should revise its inefficient visa policy or it will lose out to regional neighbours in attracting foreign travelers, said experts at a recent seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City.
VOV.VN - The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam reached more than 1.8 million in the first two months of the year, a figure 36.6 times higher compared to the same period from last year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on February 28.
VOV.VN - Vietnamese tourism firms are concerned they will be losing out to regional rivals when it comes to attracting Chinese holidaymakers if favourable policies are not introduced.
A key for Vietnam to attract more foreign tourists at this time is to change its visa policy, said Chris Farewell, a member of the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB).