VOV.VN - The latest statistics from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) show Vietnam sixth among the world’s 10 fastest growing travel destinations in the first months of 2017 and first in Asia, thanks to efforts by the government, ministries, sectors, and localities to make tourism a spearhead industry.

Nguyen Van Hon has been a farmer all of his life. Now, in his mid 50s, he is working as a tour guide. 

VOV.VN - The southern city of Can Tho's numerous tourist attractions have lured crowds of visitors during the first 3 days of the lunar new year festival.

Y Ty commune in Bat Xat district, in the northern province of Lao Cai, has become a new tourist destination for domestic and foreign visitors.

The number of international tourists to the capital city of Hanoi are estimated to rise by 30% to 125,000 people during the week-long Tet (Vietnamese New Year) festival, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

VOV.VN - With an area of around 70 ha, Con Son Islet in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho is home to nearly 100 households.

These coffee shops in Hanoi and Saigon open through the holiday, offering a quick escape from beer parties.

The Muong Culture Space Museum is located in a small limestone valley in Hoa Binh city, about 70km from Hanoi. 

In Bai Xep, a small, peaceful village on the south-central coastal province of Binh Dinh, a handful of fishermen have taken on the task of rescuing container ships foundering in heavy seas. 

Bac Giang has impressed tourists with some mouth-watering local dishes like goi ca (raw fish dish), nom ca (fish salad), luon om (simmered eel) and other specialties made of frogs.

VOV.VN - Hai Phong impresses visitors with its numerous bridges and their interesting names – Quay, Xi mang, and Rao, among others. The bridges are testaments to the city’s development.

The beauty and serenity evoked in this line from 15th-century poet Nguyen Trai’s Con Son Ca (Con Son Ballad) still come to mind when visiting the Con Son-Kiep Bac Complex today.

The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai welcomed the first group of foreign tourists on February 16, the first day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2018.

The number of air passengers have increased dramatically as Tet, Vietnam’s biggest festival, is coming very near.

VOV.VN - Hang Luoc and Quang An flower markets in Hanoi are often a bustle of trade every Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, let’s visit the markets and enjoy the Tet atmosphere of Vietnam.

While large travel firms are optimistic about the government plan to attract 15 million foreign travelers in 2018 and obtain total revenue of VND620 trillion, some analysts doubt the feasibility.

The Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS) is promoting tourism during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday and expects some 48 billion baht in tourism-related revenue. 

The 170-year-old An Phu Pagoda at the foot of Chanh Hung Bridge in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 8 is an attractive destination for foreign visitors to the southern city.

The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre will offer free tickets for Vietnamese visitors during the first three days of the 2018 Lunar New Year (February 16-18).

VOV.VN - Sun World Danang Wonders is seen as a great entertainment destination for revelers in Danang City during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

VOV.VN - Like other flower growing areas, Phu Van village, these days, has begun a new harvest season as Lunar New Year 2018 is approaching. Phu Van is seeing joyful scenes between farmers and buyers.

Sapa and Hoi An towns – have been named among the top ten places to visit in Southeast Asia in 2018, as selected by the readers of the UK-based travel website Rough Guides.

The number of foreign tourists visiting the coastal city of Nha Trang for Tet (Lunar New Year) is expected to rise sharply this year, according to Khanh Hoa province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

VOV.VN - These days, the visitors to Nga Nam floating market in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang will have the chance to experience a Tet market reminiscent of those in years long passed.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific will provide seven extra flights with nearly 1,300 seats to serve the increased demand for travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi before the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet).

Budget airline Jetstar Pacific is set to launch a programme offering free return-leg tickets for 22 domestic and seven international air routes to celebrate the 2018 Lunar New Year.

The upcoming Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet) will be a profitable time for domestic travel companies and tour operators.

Dam Sen Park, a unit of Saigontourist Holding Company, is launching hi-tech games and new services, so it is seen as a great entertainment destination for revelers in Ho Chi Minh City during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

The HCM City People’s Committee wants the Government to extend the visa waiver period for tourists from key foreign markets to increase the country’s tourism competitiveness and attract more visitors.

VOV.VN - On February 10, Xuan Truong Construction Company opened the third waterway for operation at Trang An eco-tourism site to serve tourists visiting the Trang An Scenic Landscape complex.