Vietnam’s tourism sector has made new records in 2016, said Nguyen Van Tuan, Head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism at a press conference on December 22 in Hanoi.

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines saw a year-on-year rise of 10% in the number of Indonesian passengers visiting Vietnam in the first 11 months of 2016, according to the airlines’ branch office in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Parents and kids can indulge themselves in a variety of festive activities at The Grand Ho Tram Strip to commemorate Christmas and ring in the New Year until early January.

The Novotel Phu Quoc Resort’s culinary team will put on a Christmas Eve seafood BBQ dinner featuring grilled seafood, a selection of meat, salads, fruits and a live music band. 

Vietnam is one of the most favourite destinations of Russians for the New Year holiday, according to Maya Lomidze, Director of Association of Tour Operations of Russia (ATOR).

VOV.VN - Xuan Huong, Tuyen Lam, Lak and T’Nung to name a few, are beautiful and romantic lakes in the Central Highlands to visit during upcoming New Year holidays.

VOV.VN - As Christmas is coming near, a bustling atmosphere with brightly coloured lights and Christmas decorations has warmed up all churches in the central province of Nghe An.

A parish in the north-central Vietnamese province of Nghe An has stepped up their Christmas decoration with an illuminated bamboo-made replica of France’s famous Eiffel Tower.

Global Entertainment Operations Vietnam (GEO) and Playboy Enterprises, Inc. have announced the opening of Playboy Establishment, an epoch-making luxury entertainment establishment in the centre of Hoan Kiem district in Hanoi.

VOV.VN -CNN Travel recently posted an article on their website in which they promoted travel to Vietnam and what they referred to as five ideal tropical paradises. Here are the photos and locations they touted.

The HCM City Tourism Association kicked off the 2017 domestic tourism promotion programme with discounts of up to 70% on package tours on December 20.

VOV.VN - With more than 3,260km of coastal lines, Vietnam owns numerous luxury seaside resorts with clear and clean beach, beautiful scenery, fresh air and delicious seafood dishes.

VOV.VN - Capsule Hotel, the first of its kind, in Sapa town of the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, is seen as a new ideal destination for visitors.

The tourism sector will host the 10 millionth foreign visitor to Vietnam at the Phu Quoc international airport in the southern coastal province of Kien Giang on December 25.

Tan Son Nhat, the country’s busiest and biggest airport, will increase the number of night flights in the weeks leading to the Lunar New Year holiday in an attempt to ease congestion.

The number of international tourists to the south central province of Khanh Hoa in 2016 is estimated to reach 1.115 million, a 21% increase from 2015 and the first time meeting the 1-million mark.

VOV.VN - Landmark 92, terraced paddy fields, Lao Chai, Y Ty and Ky Quan San are wonderful destinations for trekkers along Bat Xat route in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai. 

About 4.1 million passengers are estimated to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi this year, putting the route among the world's most busiest, according to the UK.-based air travel company OAG.

The Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon is preparing many programs for the festive season, with highlights being Xmas and New Year countdown parties. 

Hotels and restaurants under the umbrella of Saigontourist are hosting festive programs that include cuisine, entertainment activities and music performances with price promotions.

VOV.VN -Every year, in late December, a sunflower field in Nghia Son commune, Nghia Dan district, central Nghe An Province comes alive with a brilliant carpet of yellow, orange and gold.

More than 5.2 million foreign tourists visited Ho Chi Minh City in 2016, a rise of 10% against last year, said the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.

The People’s Committee of the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong is seeking the Prime Minister’s recognition of its Tuyen Lam Lake tourist site in Da Lat city as a national tourism site.

The first direct flight between Wuhan province, China, and Vietnam’s Central Highland province of Lam Dong landed at Lien Khuong airport in the province on December 18.

The five-star JW Marriot Phu Quoc Emerald Bay resort was officially opened on December 17 in Phu Quoc island district in the southern coastal province of Kien Giang.

Unlike the above mentioned cakes, khoai cake contains many ingredients and goes through totally different processing procedures.

VOV.VN - Quang Ninh province has received 8.3 million visitors, including 3.5 foreigners, so far this year, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.

VOV.VN - Son Tinh camp in Hanoi, Canh Duong Beach in Thua Thien Hue or Coco Beach in Binh Thuan to name a few, are favourite destinations for young people to go camping during the New Year 2017. 

VOV.VN - Night markets in Hanoi, Ha Long city, Hoi An ancient town and Phu Quoc island are always busy and bustling with a large number of visitors.

To get ready to ring in 2017, Hôtel des Arts Saigon invites customers to sense the alluring festive moments and indulge in sensational offerings of luxurious gastronomic delights and premium spirits at signature restaurants Saigon Kitchen and Social Club.