Tag: travel
COVID-19: Dark clouds and a silver lining for Vietnam’s tourism sector
It’s fair to say that 2020 was a challenging year for Vietnam’s tourism sector, but it wasn’t an unmitigated disaster. Analysts have said that COVID-19 created a turning point for both local and international tourism, requiring travel companies study and craft a new future for their business.
Da Nang welcomes crowds of visitors during Tet
VOV.VN - With the central region enjoying a spell of beautiful weather, thousands of domestic travelers flocked to Da Nang to visit the city’s pagodas and flower street on the second day of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.
No new COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 6 morning
VOV.VN - Vietnam has recorded no new coronavirus cases over 12 hours after confirming 19 cases on February 5, the National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control said in its update on February 6 morning.
Tan Son Nhat airport adds more night flights during Tet
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) on February 3 said that it will add more flights at night at Tan Son Nhat International Airport to respond to the spike in travel demand during the Lunar New Year holiday season, which falls in mid-February.
Hai Duong hotspot confirms 16 more COVID-19 cases
VOV.VN - Hai Duong province, the country’s biggest coronavirus hotspot and a gateway to Hanoi capital, has confirmed an additional 16 locally transmitted cases by noon February 3.
Vietnamese photos honoured at Travel Photographer of Year contest
VOV.VN - Images depicting Hanoi’s ceramic road and Lan Ha Bay snapped by local and foreign photographers won prizes at the 2020 Travel Photographer of the Year contest.
Hanoi named among top 10 cheapest cities worldwide
VOV.VN - World Packers, a famous travel website, has listed Hanoi among its top 10 cheapest cities to live in the world.
Phong Nha, Hoi An, and Ninh Binh named as most welcoming local destinations
VOV.VN - Booking.com has revealed the Most Welcoming Cities and Regions in Vietnam for travelers looking to experience the best in terms of hospitality and friendliness whenever traveling is safe to do so again.
Russia lifts entry restrictions for Vietnamese citizens
Russia will lift the entry restrictions on people from Vietnam and some other countries such as Finland, India and Qatar, with flights to these countries set to resume from January 27, the Russian Government has announced.
Vietnamese airlines brace for travel upsurge during Tet
Domestic airlines will increase the number of night flights before, during and after the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday – the biggest traditional festival of Vietnamese - to meet increasing travel demand of passengers.
