A roadshow to popularise Vietnamese tourism and culture took place in Noida city, the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, on June 28.

Vietnam was the only Asian country listed among the top nine destinations in the world with the most beautiful and must-see landscapes by Ride Apart, a website site for motorcycle enthusiasts.

VOV.VN - Central Vietnam’s Danang city combines stunning nature, ancient traditions, modern services, and colorful festivals, the most famous of which is the Danang International Fireworks Festival, which the city has turned into a tourism trademark. 

VOV.VN - The south-central provinces of Binh Dinh and Phu Yen boast a range of tourist attractions including Ky Co, Ghenh Rang, Ganh Da Dia, and Bai Xep which attract a number of visitors each 

Close to 8.5 million foreigners visited Vietnam in the first half of this year, a rise of 7.5 percent year on year, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO) on June 28.

Saigon has received more foreign visitors than Hanoi in the first half of 2019, reaffirming its reputation as a popular global destination.  

The Vietnamese passport climbed up two places to 73rd out of 94 positions occupied by 199 countries and territories but remains in the bottom rung.

Feast your eyes on these foodie walking tours, which reveal the flavors – and culture – of cities from Lisbon to Lima, Havana to Hanoi.

Vietnam and Egypt have yet to fully tap their potential for tourism cooperation and make it match their bilateral ties, Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt Tran Thanh Cong has said. 

Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien on June 27 expressed his hope that the Republic of Korea (RoK) will advance from the second biggest source of tourists to Vietnam to the largest one in the future. 

VOV.VN - A representative from the Japanese prefecture of Ibaraki has announced that the locality is poised to sign a memorandum of understanding with Bamboo Airways in early July to conduct surveys about the number of potential customers with the ultimate aim of opening a new air route that connects the locality  with Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Located in the heart of Ta Pa mountain in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang, this stunning emerald coloured-lake can be considered a must-visit destination for adventurous travelers.

A conference to promote Vietnamese tourism was held in Seoul in June 26 as an opening activity for the Vietnam Tourism-Culture Festival in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Tour packages to Japan are being offered at more reasonable prices, lower than VND22 million each, at many travel firms, thus encouraging more local tourists to visit Japan, according to tour operators.

The ‘Vietnam Online Tourism Day’ took place in Hanoi on June 26, gathering more than 600 domestic and foreign participants.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s newest zipline, which holds three national records, officially came into operation in Vinpearl Nha Trang on June 25.

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Jeju Air will open its biggest promotion SUPER SALE with one-way price starting from US$15 on Vietnam-RoK route. The selling will run from June 26-July 2.

The Tourism Department of central Quang Binh province announced on June 25 that it is working with Google to launch a campaign popularising regional travel destinations on YouTube and Google Arts & Culture platform. 

VOV.VN - The south central province of Phu Yen is a popular summer getaway for visitors due to its crystal clear water, majestic reefs, unique delicacies, and hospitable people.

A memorandum of understanding on tourism cooperation for the 2019-2024 period has been signed between the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Federal Agency for Tourism (Rosturizm) of Russia. 

During three days, the Youtubers will have a chance to enjoy and shoot the beautiful scenery and mouth-watering local cuisine in three central coastal provinces.

The number of people coming to Vietnam combining business with tourism has increased significantly in recent times, and is one of the reasons for arrival numbers to jump in recent years.

Ho Chi Minh City welcomed 17 million visitors in the first six months of this year, including 4.2 million foreigners, up 10.1 percent year on year, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Tourism cooperation between Lao Cai and Honghe prefecture of China’s Yunnan province was discussed at a seminar held in the northern border province of Vietnam on June 21.

For anyone looking for peace and quiet as well as stunning vistas, Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong features a number of easy-to-reach destinations that soothe the soul.

VOV.VN - Hanoi’s Tay Ho district has the capital city’s largest lake called Ho Tay or West Lake. 

CNN will air a special program featuring Vietnam’s traditional music, art and culinary heritages, focusing on those keeping these alive.

Vietnam was the fastest growing tourism market of Japan with rise of 125.9 percent in 2018, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)’s 2019 white paper on tourism that was released on June 21.

VOV.VN - The northern province of Quang Ninh is to promote the use of information technologies throughout a variety of projects to better serve tourists and develop into becoming a smart city in the future.

From stunning beaches and elephant sanctuaries to adventurous underwater activities, Southeast Asia is home to remote regions where beauty is largely undiscovered.