More than ten days after the official reopening of Vietnam’s tourism sector, localities and businesses are putting all hands on deck to prepare for the summer travel season and revive the industry.

VOV.VN - Representatives from 20 Thai travel agencies are set to survey transport links and destinations around central Vietnam from April 3 for their visitors after two years of disruption caused by COVID-19.

Budget carrier Vietjet on March 27 resumed the first international service to Da Nang from Bangkok, Thailand, reaffirming its leading role as the largest flight capacity provider between the two countries while pioneering in boosting the post-pandemic recovery of tourism and trade connectivity.

VOV.VN - The north-eastern border province of Quang Ninh is set to launch its much-awaiting cruise nightlife service on April 28 evening to stimulate local tourism.

After a long hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam’s tourism is gradually reopening with the resumption of international flights, which is considered a positive factor helping recover the hotel market.

The central city of Da Nang resumed inbound and outbound international commercial flights from March 27 after two years of interruption due to COVID-19.

VOV.VN - The capital is now adorned with an array of white blossoms of Hoa Sua, known by their scientific name as Dalbergia bouruana gagu flowers, with the blooming flowers creating scenes of graceful and romantic beauty on every street.

Ho Chi Minh City expects to welcome 3,000 international visitors in March and April.

VOV.VN - The night street zone around the royal citadel in Hue city is a highlight of Thua Thien-Hue province’s post-COVID tourism recovery plan.

The "Get on Hanoi 2022" tourism programme is taking place on March 25-27, with an array of activities to foster tourism recovery in the ‘new normal’ situation.

VOV.VN - The number of foreign travelers travelling through local airports during the first quarter of the year is forecast to grow by 441% against the same period from last year to reach 141,600 passengers, according to statistics released by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

VOV.VN - Situated in the northeastern province of Ha Giang, Dong Van karst plateau - a UNESCO-recognised geopark in the world - features plenty of beautiful natural landscape and majestic rocky mountains that touch the hearts of tourists whenever they visit the site.

VOV.VN - Renowned tourism website The Travel has named UNESCO-recognised World Natural Heritage Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province among the top 10 greatest places in Asia that travelers must visit at least once in their lifetime.

VOV.VN - Along with airfares, room prices in tourist destinations are forecast to surge considerably as holidaymakers are hurriedly booking tours for the coming national holiday on April 30 & May 1.

VOV.VN - Travel website Booking.com has unveiled a list of the top flower destinations from across the world, including Da Lat in the Central Highland region of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The capital of Hanoi is set to stage a hot air balloon show from March 25 – 27 to kick-start its tourism year 2022.

VOV.VN - Hanoi capital welcomed a total of 2.8 million domestic tourists in the first quarter of the year, a rise of 45.3% compared to the same period last year, according to details given by the municipal Tourism Department.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines announced on March 22 evening that it will temporarily suspend the regular operation of the Vietnam – Russia air route, starting from March 25, until further notice.

Bamboo Airway’s direct air route linking Vietnam and the UK was officially launched on March 22 with a flight departing from Hanoi’s Noi Bai international airport to London.

Many Korean people have expressed their opinions on the website of the Presidential Palace of the Republic of Korea, showing disappointment at the country’s removal of Vietnam out of the list of countries eligible for COVID-19 quarantine exemption.

VOV.VN - UK media outlet The Times has hailed a visit to Vietnam as the most extraordinary trip to book this year, adding that the rising star of Southeast Asia deserves to top the bucket list for travelers.

VOV.VN - Thua Thien-Hue province welcomed a group of 16 Korean tourists on March 21 who were the first international travelers to visit the central locality after many months of tourism suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lap An Lagoon, part of Lang Co Bay, around 70 kilometers from Hue City and 30 kilometers from Danang, was recognized as the world’s most beautiful bay by WorldBay Club several years ago.

VOV.VN - Egyptian travel firms have restarted tours to Vietnam following the nation reopening to international tourism from March 15 due to rising demand for travel.

Positive signals of tourism seen in many localities during the Lunar New Year Holiday, and especially the decision to officially reopen tourism activities under the "new normal" state are opening up many opportunities for the non-smoke industry to recover after a long hiatus caused by COVID-19.

The Vietage, a high-end tourist railway carriage, will be reopened to travellers on the route between Da Nang city and Quy Nhon city of Binh Dinh province from April 1, according to the Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR).

VOV.VN - Located in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Ta Hien street, also known as backpackers’ street, have been crowded again after a year of closure due to the COVID-19 fight.

VOV.VN - Local residents and visitors have flocked to pedestrian streets in the heart of Hanoi capital to go shopping and enjoy entertainment activities after a year of closure due to COVID-19.

The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) will take place from March 31 to April 3, which is considered an event marking the reopening of the Vietnamese tourism sector in the new normal, said the Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA) at a press briefing to introduce the event on March 18.

Budget carrier Vietjet Air is offering COVID-19 RT-PCR tests free of charge to passengers on international flights.