VOV.VN - Phu Quoc island city is set to pilot the first phase of welcoming back foreign tourists from November 20, with 10 local destinations ready to open up to visitors.

VOV.VN - A Vietnam Airlines flight departing from the Republic of Korea (RoK) landed at Da Nang International Airport on November 17, bringing nearly 30 foreign tourists to local destinations under a pilot programme to welcome back foreign travelers after a hiatus caused by COVID-19.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has officially launched a campaign called "Live fully in Vietnam" to welcome international tourists back to five destinations in the country.

Cuc Phuong, a famous tourist destination and natural attraction near Hanoi, was named Asia's leading national park at the 2021 World Travel Awards.

VOV.VN - This year Vietnam has been honoured across several categories at the World Travel Awards, with the country most notably topping the list for Asia’s Leading Destination which it won back in both 2018 and 2019.

The central province of Quang Nam, home to the world cultural heritage sites of Hoi An ancient city and My Son Sanctuary, will pilot a programme to welcome international tourists back from this month as the COVID-19 pandemic is put under control in the locality.

Several places of historical and scenic interests in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, home to the ancient capital of Hue, will be connected in a tour aiming to attract domestic tourists back to the province in the post-pandemic period.

VOV.VN - Phu Quoc island in the southern province of Kien Giang has chosen a number of safe destinations as it initiates plans to reopen its door to international tourists ahead in late November.

Tourists from neighbouring countries, especially Vietnam, China and ASEAN countries, will be considered for entry into Laos first, Lao Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Ounthuang Khaophan affirmed on October 27.

Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) exchanged experience in ensuring safety for tourists amid COVID-19, as well as tourism recovery and development after the pandemic at a seminar held virtually on October 22.