Tourist arrivals to the capital city of Hanoi topped 13.19 million in the first half of this year, up 10% year-on-year, pushing up revenue by 9.3% annually to over VND39.2 trillion (US$1.74 billion). 

VOV.VN - The central province of Binh Dinh has a coastline of more than 130km with many beautiful beaches, tourist attractions and a diversity of fresh seafood, attracting a large number of tourists.

VOV.VN - The northern province of Ninh Binh received more than 5.2 million visitors during the first half of this year, meeting 73.3% of the year’s plan and up 5.3% against the same period last year, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.

Authorities of the central province of Quang Binh have decided to pilot tours of some new caves at the World Natural Heritage site Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, dubbed the “Kingdom of Caves”. 

Over the past years, the number of international tourists to Vietnam rose sharply, helping turn tourism into one of the top five hard currency earning sectors, with more than US$20 billion each year.

VOV.VN - Phu Quoc Island has attracted travelers to its beautiful beaches and exciting adventures such as coral reef diving, enjoying the picturesque sunsets and visiting the Safari zoo.

VOV.VN - Many hotels and resorts with stunning designs and unique architecture have provided tourists with all of the modern luxuries at reasonable prices from VND1 million per night.

There are many types of fresh and delicious yet cheap seafood in Khanh Hoa, such as shrimp, sea snails, mussels, lobsters, oysters, but Huynh De Crab is the most famous speciality.

With its cultural diversity and beautiful landmarks, the central region is an ideal location for the homestay model.

Starting late December, visitors will be able to fly to the Van Don Airport, just 50 kilometres from Ha Long Bay.

Quang Binh province, which is famous for its cave systems, incredible mountain scenery and sprawling beaches, has attracted a huge number of both domestic and foreign visitors. However, Quang Binh’s accommodation capacity cannot keep up with high demand from tourists, putting stress on the province’s tourism sector.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines announced on July 10 that it will adjust flights from/to Taipei and Kaohsiung on July 10-11 due to the effects of typhoon Maria in the Taiwan (China) area.

VOV.VN - The interesting formations of beautiful sea-worn boulders around Ke Ga lighthouse in the southern coastal province of Binh Thuan have attracted a large number of travelers.

 A ceremony was held in Hanoi on July 9 to honour the top Vietnamese travel businesses and to present the Vietnam Tourism Awards 2018 to enterprises that significantly contributed to the growth of Vietnamese tourism.

VOV.VN - Visitors to Phan Thiet city centre have recently been able to enjoy beautiful sand sculptures created by the skillful hands of foreign sculptors at Vietnam’s first ever sand sculpture park.

The north central province of Nghe An has been taking numerous measures to promote the province’s tourism in both domestic and foreign markets.

VOV.VN - Twelve kilometres from the center of Sa Pa, the village of Ta Van sits in the heart of the Muong Hoa Valley, at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. 

Tam Dao, a small mountainous town in the northern province of Vinh Phuc, just 70km from Hanoi, has made it an attractive destination for visitors on weekends and holidays thanks to its cool weather throughout the year like Da Lat and Sa Pa.

VOV.VN - Co To, Cu Lao Cham and Phu Quoc are among the wild and beautiful beaches in Vietnam where visitors can feel relaxed and in harmony with nature while enjoying a summer vacation this July.

Hoi An City in the central province of Quang Nam has been listed by CNN as one of the 16 most relaxing places in the world.

The Anam, a new 117-villa and 96-room resort overlooking the pristine Long Beach in central Vietnam, has been selected to join Traveller Made, an exclusive network of the world’s top luxury properties and tourism operators.

Tourism along Vietnam’s coastline has taken off, and with investment capital continuing to pour in, the luxury segment shows no signs of slowing down.

Here are some suggestions around Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to dine out:

The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau plans to host the Sea Festival 2018 from August 28 to September 3, with a focus on connecting coastal provinces and cities across Vietnam.

Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh is frequently dubbed as the “Kingdom of Caves” for the magnificent specimens it boasts. 

The Phu Yen tourism day kicked off on July 5 with a series of programmes promoting local tourism potential.

The south-central province of Binh Thuan has seen a 12% growth in the number of visitors so far this year, thanks to the locality’s efforts to develop a safe and friendly tourism environment and enhance service quality.

Over 93% of interviewed foreign tourists said they are satisfied with their trips to Vietnam, according to the Vietnam Annual Tourism Report 2017 by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

VOV.VN - If you are thinking of taking a relaxing family break this summer, here are the top 7 hotels and resorts which are free for kids under 12 years old across the country.

The Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) will support 10 innovative travel and hospitality companies in 2018.