Five luxury properties situated in each of the country's most compelling destinations are working to position Vietnam as an attraction for affluent travellers.

(VOV) -The International Travel Expo HCM City 2015 (ITE HCMC) scheduled to kick off on September 10-12 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC), is expected to attract travel operators from other countries -Tokyo, Brunei, Poland, Turkey, and the Philippines.

Smarter Travel, one of the largest online travel resources for independent advice for the budget-conscious traveller, has voted Hoi An as one of the 10 ideal cities for visiting in Asia. 

Most people only know Quang Binh Province in central Vietnam as the home of the world's largest cave Son Doong.

(VOV) -Vietnamese passengers will soon be able to fly direct from HCM city to Seoul (the Republic of Korea) after budget carrier Vietjet announced on June 5 that it will launch daily flights between the two cities in November.

(VOV) - Located on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh city Suoi Tien Amusement Park is an ideal destination for the weekend. 

(VOV) - Travellers will now have the opportunity to experience the serenity and tranquillity of the Truong Sa archipelago with its spectacular views – truly a unique island paradise – courtesy of tours to begin later this month.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has taken a number of approaches to develop the sector effectively and sustainably in 2015 and following years.

(VOV) -SkyScanner, the world’s travel search engine, has listed Danang among top 10 inexpensive summer holiday ideas across the world.

(VOV) -Travellers around the world can enjoy Vietnamese "Pho" Rice Noodle Soup at a number of restaurants run by overseas Vietnamese in many countries including the US, Switzerland, Australia, and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Thai VietJet, Vietnam’s first joint-venture airline with Thailand, has plans to launch scheduled flights between Bangkok and central Vietnam after a number of successful chartered flights between the two destinations.

Mekong River countries Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar agreed to open the first quick air route at an 11-kilometre height to facilitate aviation transport.

(VOV) -Moc Chau plateau, located about 200 km west of Hanoi is one of Vietnam’s most attractive tourist destinations.

(VOV) - The Argentina Travel & Tourist Agents Association and the Vietnamese Embassy in Buenos Aires on June 2 held a workshop to promote Vietnam tourism in the country.

(VOV) - Dubai's Emirates airline is offering one-way tickets from HCM City to Paris discounted by as much as 48% to VND16 million, including taxes and surcharges, on flights from June 5 to November 30, 2015.

The national flagship carrier Vietnam Airlines has said it received the 2014 silver award for best services at Incheon international airport in the Republic of Korea.

Vietnam’s international tourist arrival numbers dropped for the 12th consecutive month in May but the government said it needs more time to consider scrapping visa requirements for more countries.

Vietjet Thailand, the first air transport joint venture between Vietnam and Thailand, has said that it would open more new routes to Vietnam. 

(VOV) - Vietnam is to launch a tourism promotion programme in Singapore on June 4 and introduce a tour of Son Doong cave to ASEAN tourists who attend the upcoming 28 SEA Games.

Citizens of Belarus will be exempted from time-limit visas into Vietnam as from July 1, 2015.

The number of foreign arrivals in Hanoi rose a moderate 5%, reaching nearly 1.4 million in the first five months of this year, according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

(VOV) -As countries in the ASEAN region step up efforts to attract inbound tourists, Vietnam is also trying to woo travellers – albeit unsuccessfully.

A tourist route linking Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Thuan and Phu Quy island is likely under development following a familiarisation trip for tour operators and related media experts to the south central coastal province of Binh Thuan from May 28-31.

High-rise buildings have appeared throughout Vietnam in recent years. These are the 10 tallest buildings, according to statistics from Saigoneer.

(VOV) - Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City strongly embodies the French architectural style. It is one of the major city landmarks that attracts both Vietnamese and foreign tourists. 

The tourism sector in the Southeast region is striving towards attracting 30 million visitors by 2020, earning around VND125 trillion (US$5.75 billion), according to the new master plan for the sector. 

(VOV) - About 25km from the city’s centre, Cau Dat village with its tea hills is one of the most favourite tourist destinations in Da Lat City.

Ho Chi Minh City catered for over 300,000 foreign visitors in May, 3.7% higher than last May, according to the municipal People’s Committee.

"Riding a classic cyclo" is one of 40 unforgettable experiences for tourists in Vietnam, according to a list published on the website The Huffington Post at www.huffingtonpost.com.

Located inside Yang Bay eco-tourism site in Khanh Vinh, a mountainous district around 600 meters above sea level in Khanh Hoa Province, Yang Bay Waterfall tourist area is a true heaven for those loving natural landscapes, especially flowers and trees.