Vietnam wins Wanderlust Travel Awards 2015
Vietnam wins Wanderlust Travel Awards 2015

(VOV) - Vietnam has been named among top 10 must-visit countries in the world by the UK's prestigious magazine Wanderlust.

Vietnam wins Wanderlust Travel Awards 2015
 New terminal at Vinh airport open for business
New terminal at Vinh airport open for business

(VOV) -The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) in collaboration with the provincial People’s Committee has inaugurated the new passenger terminal of Vinh Airport in central Nghe An province.

 New terminal at Vinh airport open for business
Vietjet Air offers free tickets for 127 passengers
Vietjet Air offers free tickets for 127 passengers

(VOV) -The low-cost carrier Vietjet Air has selected 127 passengers to benefit from its promotion programme entitled “Spread the Love” which was launched early this year.

Vietjet Air offers free tickets for 127 passengers
Boosting tourism cooperation in 8 northwestern provinces
Boosting tourism cooperation in 8 northwestern provinces

(VOV) - A conference to review the tourism development cooperation programme implemented by eight northwestern provinces was held in Moc Chau district, Son La province on January 30.

Boosting tourism cooperation in 8 northwestern provinces
Switzerland promotes tourism in Vietnam
Switzerland promotes tourism in Vietnam

Representatives from Switzerland's tourism industry have met with several travel Vietnamese travel companies  in Hanoi to promote Swiss tourism in the country.

Switzerland promotes tourism in Vietnam
Mekong Delta provinces cooperate in destination management
Mekong Delta provinces cooperate in destination management

(VOV) -Representatives from three Mekong Delta provinces have met at a workshop on supporting tourism destination management in Phu Quoc island district to discuss measures to boost tourism cooperation and make tourism products more competitive and public-private partnership (PPP).

Mekong Delta provinces cooperate in destination management
Tourism for 2015 off to a strong start
Tourism for 2015 off to a strong start

(VOV) - The number of inbound arrivals to Vietnam got off to a strong start for 2015, growing by 6.6% on-month for January to 700, 692 foreign arrivals, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). 

Tourism for 2015 off to a strong start
Russian brothers share their 'amazing' 45 days in Vietnam
Russian brothers share their 'amazing' 45 days in Vietnam

Two brothers from Moscow traveled across Vietnam for 45 days last year and they just shared the most colorful memories in a beautiful video.

Russian brothers share their 'amazing' 45 days in Vietnam
Strong inbound tourism arrivals for January
Strong inbound tourism arrivals for January

(VOV) -The General Statistic Office (GSO) has revealed the number of inbound arrivals for January jumped 6.6% on-month to an estimated 700,692 tourists.

Strong inbound tourism arrivals for January
Japan promotes Tokyo tourism in Hanoi
Japan promotes Tokyo tourism in Hanoi

A programme to promote attractive destinations in Tokyo was held in Hanoi on January 26 as part of Japan’s efforts to attract more Vietnamese tourists to its capital.

Japan promotes Tokyo tourism in Hanoi
Vietjet Air expands its presence
Vietjet Air expands its presence

The low-cost carrier Vietjet Air has created flying opportunities for millions of residents, over 30% of which chose Vietjet Air for their first flight experience, said Vietjet Managing Director Luu Duc Khanh at the 2014 review conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on January 25.

Vietjet Air expands its presence
Ninh Binh seeks ways to promote tourism
Ninh Binh seeks ways to promote tourism

Travel agencies across the countries have made numerous recommendations to the northern province of Ninh Binh on how to make the most of the province’s rich tourism potential, including the Trang An complex which is a UNESCO-recognised world heritage site. 

Ninh Binh seeks ways to promote tourism
Marketing workshop promotes Vietnam’s tourism
Marketing workshop promotes Vietnam’s tourism

(VOV) - A tourism marketing workshop for the French Market was held in Paris on January 23 with the participation of French businesses well above expectations.

Marketing workshop promotes Vietnam’s tourism
Vietnamese hotels among world’s top 25 best hotels for service
Vietnamese hotels among world’s top 25 best hotels for service

(VOV) -TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, has named five Vietnamese hotels among top 25 best hotels for service in the world.

Vietnamese hotels among world’s top 25 best hotels for service
Indian tourism explores central Vietnam
Indian tourism explores central Vietnam

Representatives of Indian travel agents from Hyderabad, India will begin a series of Familiarisation (FAM) to Hoi An, My Son and Danang, the first of which will take place from January 30 to February 2.

Indian tourism explores central Vietnam
Crazy House among top 25 coolest hotels in the world
Crazy House among top 25 coolest hotels in the world

(VOV) -Famous magazine dedicated to showcasing the world’s most creative artworks Boredpanda has listed Vienam’s Hang Nga Guest House among top 25 coolest hotels in the world.

Crazy House among top 25 coolest hotels in the world
Italian Media: Hoi An the crossway to the Far East
Italian Media: Hoi An the crossway to the Far East

(VOV) - An article entitled – Hoi An the intersection to the Far East – recently appeared  in Italy's leading newspaper La Repubblica praising the attractiveness of the city as a must see travel destination.

Italian Media: Hoi An the crossway to the Far East
Visitors to gain free entrance to An Dinh Palace in Hue
Visitors to gain free entrance to An Dinh Palace in Hue

Visitors will enjoy free entrance to Khai Tuong Lau showroom in An Dinh palace, a tourist attraction in the Hue Imperial City, from January 20 to March 3, according to the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre.

Visitors to gain free entrance to An Dinh Palace in Hue
Star Pride cruise ship brings tourists to Binh Dinh
Star Pride cruise ship brings tourists to Binh Dinh

(VOV) - Five-star cruise ship Star Pride from Panama carrying 100 American tourists docked at Quy Nhon port in Binh Dinh province on January 18.

Star Pride cruise ship brings tourists to Binh Dinh
Global media spotlight Vietnam’s tourism attractions
Global media spotlight Vietnam’s tourism attractions

(VOV) - Vietnam’s credentials as an international travel destination gathered momentum in 2014 after the nation received kudos from the global media as a must see travel destination on many occasions.

Global media spotlight Vietnam’s tourism attractions
Tourism industry earns VND230 trillion in revenue
Tourism industry earns VND230 trillion in revenue

(VOV) -Total revenue of Vietnam’s tourism industry was estimated at VND230 trillion in 2014, up 15% from the figure recorded in the previous year.

Tourism industry earns VND230 trillion in revenue
Phu Quoc to build international port
Phu Quoc to build international port

(VOV) -The Ministry of Transport and the People's Committee in Kien Giang province have approved the feasibility report and proposal for building an international passenger port on Phu Quoc Island.

Phu Quoc to build international port
Travel agency unveils stimulus package targeting domestic tourists
Travel agency unveils stimulus package targeting domestic tourists

Viettravel, a well-known Ho Chi Minh-based tour operator, has announced a promotional programme targeting domestic travellers with the aim of increasing the number of local customers by 30-40% this year. 

Travel agency unveils stimulus package targeting domestic tourists
Vietnam promotes tourism at Norwegian fair
Vietnam promotes tourism at Norwegian fair

Vietnam has showcased traditional fine arts, photos, maps, brochures on tourism, air routes promotion programmes at the Reiselivmessen Tourism Fair in Oslo, Norway, with a view to promoting the country’s tourism potential.

Vietnam promotes tourism at Norwegian fair
Vietnam Airlines moves from Gatwick to Heathrow
Vietnam Airlines moves from Gatwick to Heathrow

(VOV) -Vietnam Airlines has announced it will relocate its UK international terminal from Gatwick to Heathrow as it prepares to increase direct flights connecting Hanoi and HCM city from March 31.

Vietnam Airlines moves from Gatwick to Heathrow
Khanh Hoa welcomes two first cruise ships in 2015
Khanh Hoa welcomes two first cruise ships in 2015

The central province of Khanh Hoa on January 13 welcomed two first international cruise ships with hundreds of passengers from Europe on board in this year.

Khanh Hoa welcomes two first cruise ships in 2015
Tourism holds great promise for millions
Tourism holds great promise for millions

(VOV) - Vietnam – a region increasingly being defined by optimism, opportunity and growth –   is emerging as a promising land for travellers around the globe with the potential to lift tens of millions of its citizens out of poverty.

Tourism holds great promise for millions
Vietnam welcomes first ‘US$5-visa fee’ cruise ship
Vietnam welcomes first ‘US$5-visa fee’ cruise ship

(VOV) -The first mega cruise ship to benefit from Vietnam’s new ‘US$5 visa fee’ docked on January 12 at Tan Cang-Cai Mep port in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province carrying an estimated 1,200 passengers.

Vietnam welcomes first ‘US$5-visa fee’ cruise ship
Sapa among world’s top 9 new tourist attractions
Sapa among world’s top 9 new tourist attractions

(VOV) -A highly acclaimed British website providing tourist information and guides, Rough Guides has listed Sapa- a mountainous district of Lao Cai province among top 9 new tourist attractions around the world.

Sapa among world’s top 9 new tourist attractions
Int’l cruise ship docks at Binh Dinh province
Int’l cruise ship docks at Binh Dinh province

(VOV) -Panama’s international cruise ship Star Pride, carrying 127 American tourists, docked at Quy Nhon Port in the central Binh Dinh province on January 12.

Int’l cruise ship docks at Binh Dinh province
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