As an economic and tourism hub in the country, Ho Chi Minh City plays a vital role in the development of tourism in the northwestern region, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.

(VOV) - On November 24, the Danang International Airport surpassed a milestone, welcoming its six millionth passenger to the south-central coastal city, according to airport officials.

The Caravelle Saigon Hotel is putting on a number of programs for diners towards the end of this year.

Scheduled trading sessions are what make ethnic minorities in the nation’s northwestern upland unique.

(VOV) - The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vietnam and the Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) launched a tourism promotion program in Hanoi on November 23.

The Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports and private companies have co-organised a caravan to promote tourist attractions across the country.

The budget airline Vietjet inaugurated its new route linking Ho Chi Minh City and capital Seoul of the Republic of Korea on November 23. 

(VOV) - While exploring the country make sure to try one of these nine traditional drinks— brimming with great health benefits that are not only good for your health but are excellent thirst quenchers. 

Member countries in the Mekong River region including Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam should build up long-term strategies and action plans to boost cooperation in river-based tourism in the future. 

(VOV) - The UK newspaper Independent has named Vietnam among top 6 once-dangerous countries that are now safe holiday destinations.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) is holding a promotion on flights for selected domestic routes on the occasion of the 2016 Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival.

Representatives of 10 Russian travel agencies have started to survey tourism services and products in a number of destinations in Vietnam including Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc Island.

(VOV) - Quiet, authentic, picturesque – Tha village is well known among tourists for its charm and peaceful beauty. Located just 2km from Ha Giang, Tha village stands out for its stilt houses, green bamboo groves and lush rice fields.

(VOV) - Thrillist-a leading US food, drink and travel website has cited Y Ty-a remote and poorest commune in Lao Cai province, Vietnam among the best-kept secrets in Asian Travel.

Hoi An and Da Nang have not only wooed tourists with their breath-taking landscape, fresh sea and friendly people, but the localities are a special attraction for their food.

 Located between Danang and Hue cities on the central coast, Lang Co Bay offers a wonderful landscape created by both nature and man.

Vietnam’s northern Quang Ninh province, Laos’ Luang Prabang and Thailand’s Udonthani are working together for raise their profile on the global tourism map through making the most of their World Heritage sites in a “three heritages-one destination” programme.

(VOV) -The US-based travel website www.touropia.com has revealed the list of 29 best places to visit in Southeast Asia, including Hoi An, Hanoi, and Ha Long Bay of Vietnam.

(VOV) - Here are the 16 most underrated tourist attractions in Asia, according to a recent post on Thrillist, an online lifestyle website.

Yen island, An Hoa commune, Tuy An district, is located far from Tuy Hoa city, Phu Yen province 15 km along the coastal concrete roads through peaceful villages. It is called Yen island because in the old days it had a lot of birds nests.

Vietnamese tour organizers have begun receiving booking cancellations for France and European packages, less than a week after the terrible attacks that killed more than 120 people in Paris.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on November 17 announced the ‘Vietnam Annual Tourism Report 2014’ for the first time.

China’s Taiwan is piloting a preferential visa policy for high-end tour groups from Vietnam as well as those from the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and India with the aim of increasing tourist arrivals, according to local press. 

(VOV) -Located in Tuy Phong District, Binh Thuan province, about 9 km away from the shore, Cu Lao Cau Island is a most popular destination for travel lovers thanks to its smooth sloping sandy beach, blue seawater, and endless hills and mountains.

Phung Hiep Market in Hau Giang Province is at the meeting point of seven rivers

Jetstar Pacific, Vietnam’s low-cost airline, has opened three new domestic routes. 

A total of 65 programmes and events will be held throughout the National Tourism Year 2016 titled “Exploring the southern land”, the organising board said a news conference in Hanoi on November 16. 

(VOV) - You absolutely shouldn’t leave Vietnam without experiencing the floating markets of the western region of southern Vietnam. 

Cu Lao Cham (Cham Island) is a must-see destination for visitors to Hoi An City in the central region.

(VOV) - Visitors to the newly discovered cave of Trang Ta Puong in Huong Lap Village, Huong Hoa District, Quang Tri Province will be amazed by the breathtaking beauty of natural tectonics.