Central Highlands localities have welcomed nearly 1.9 million visitors since early this year, a rise of 9% year on year, with tourism revenue of over VND2.9 trillion (US$127.57 million), up 14%.

A conference to promote tourism in the northern province of Ha Giang took place in Ho Chi Minh City on July 21. 

Tourism in Vietnam – China border areas has been thriving in recent months thanks to favourable visa policy and prices, said authorities in the Chinese region of Guangxi’s Dongxing city.

VOV.VN - Gam Ghi Island in Phu Quoc district, Kien Giang province has become an attraction for trekkers thanks to its diverse coral species and beautiful beach with blue clear water and soft white sand.

VOV.VN - Low-rate carrier Jetstar Pacific is expanding service to Thailand with twice weekly flights from the Dong Hoi Airport in the capital city of Quang Binh Province to Chiang Mai Airport, reports the Vietnam News Agency.

VOV.VN - A homestay of eight bamboo watch-towers in the middle of a lotus lake in Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City is seen as an ideal place for visitors to be nestled in the midst of nature.

VOV.VN - Many residents of the northern province of Thanh Hoa have embraced the welcome news that Vietravel will provide non-stop flights between the Thanh Hoa Airport and Bangkok.

"What are the world’s best foods?" CNN asked its readers on a Facebook poll.

VOV.VN - Quang Ninh province is mostly famous for Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO natural wonder of the world. It also boasts of many other tourist attractions such as Bai Chay Bridge, and Tuan Chau and Co To Islands.

A hotel in the famous beach city of Nha Trang, located in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa, is still operating despite myriad violations and repeated penalties from authorities.

VOV.VN - With an expanding room inventory and more on the development schedule, the competition in the upscale lodging industry in Vietnam will likely heat up over the next two-three years, says Grant Thornton.

VOV.VN - Travel & Leisure has named the ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam among top 15 cities in the world. 

VOV.VN - Mau Son Mount in the northern province of Lang Son is a tourism magnet for travellers and photographers as they can take the best images of clouds in early morning or sunny days. 

A construction of a railway route from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta hub of Can Tho is being reviewed, which is expected to have positive contribution to the regional development if really launched.

Ships between Co To island and Van Don port in the mainland of the northern province of Quang Ninh have yet to resume operation on July 17 due to rough sea, leaving about 3,500 tourists stranded.

VOV.VN - Upscale Swiss brand Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a contract to construct a riverside property in the coastal Vietnamese city of Danang. 

The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is working to promote local tourism through three kinds of tourism, namely eco tourism, historical site tourism and community-based tourism.

VOV.VN - Marriott International continues its robust expansion with news of the signing of a contract to construct a new property on an island a short distance from the popular beachside resort of Nha Trang in southern Vietnam.

Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific and Vasco have announced their cancellation of flights for July 16 over passenger safety amid the tropical storm Talas preparing to land in central Vietnam.

The tourism sector is tasked to lure 13-15 million foreign visitors this year, 3-5 million higher than last year. However, the increase in the number of visitors to Vietnam has put the sector under pressure to ensure the quality of tourist destinations.

VOV.VN - Chang Son village in Thach That district, about 30 kilometers from the center of Hanoi, is one of age-old carpentry villages in Vietnam.

Opened in January this year, Roseice Saigon has a flowery surprise for ice-cream lovers in Saigon: delicious, cold gelato in  the shape of a colorful rose.

The city’s biggest market is the place to go if you fancy getting your chops around real Vietnamese food.

The southern province of Dong Nai served over 2 million visitors in the first six months of this year, generating revenues of nearly VND640 billion (US$28.16 million), a respective rise of 9.4% and 12% year on year.

VOV.VN - The biggest beer garden in Vietnam will open daily in Danang Aug. 1 – Sep. 3 from 10am to 3pm as a German beer festival returns to the Sun World Ba Na Hills Resort.

VOV.VN - The total number of travelers to the city of Hue during the six months leading up to July rose by 1.9% to 1,750,000, reported the Thua Thien Hue People’s Committee.

VOV.VN -Quang Ngai province in central Vietnam saw fierce fighting during the war. The province’s historical and cultural relics attract many tourists and are evidence of the local people’s great contributions to national liberation.

Those bored with hanging out with friends at traditional coffee shops and restaurants at weekend should check out the following destinations for shopping, entertainment and relaxation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Railways will open a new Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang route on July 15, reports the Vietnam news Agency.

VOV.VN - The Vnexpress online newspaper has selected the Mong Rong Reef in Co To Island in the northern province of Quang Ninh as the hot new travel spot for young Vietnamese travellers.