The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed continuing pilot application of biometric authentication (facial recognition) at airports’ check-in desks.

VOV.VN - Five new caves where humans have never set foot were recently discovered in Lam Hoa commune of Tuyen Hoa district in the central province of Quang Binh by experts of the British Royal Cave Association.

VOV.VN - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines in collaboration with Thien Minh Group organized a seminar in Tokyo on March 23, to promote Vietnam’s tourism and aviation in Japan.

VOV.VN - A hot-air balloon festival got underway on March 24 in Phan Thiet city of south-central Binh Thuan province, as part of activities to welcome the National Tourism Year 2023.

VOV.VN - Phu Quoc Island is an ideal choice for travel and long-term relaxation, with a complete visa exemption policy for international visitors, a temporary stay of up to 30 days, a populous and rich nature, and impressive architecture.

E-visa holders might be able to stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days, three times longer than the current 30 days, according to a proposed amended Law on Foreigners’ Entry into, Exit from, Transit Through, and Residence in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Bánh Canh (thick noodle soup), Bò Kho (beef stew), and Bò Nhúng Giấm (beef in vinegar hot pot) have been named among the 14 Vietnamese dishes which feature in the 100 best rated noodles in the world.

VOV.VN - The southcentral province of Ninh Thuan will organise a famtrip delegation of Indian travel firms to survey an array of tourist destinations on April 12 as part of efforts to promote the locality's tourism potential.

VOV.VN - Local and foreign experts and travel operators are expected to put forward solutions aimed at luring back foreign holidaymakers to Vietnam, at a workshop held by (Dau Tu) Investment newspaper in Hanoi on March 22.

VOV.VN - Situated in Ung Hoa district 35 kilometres from downtown of Hanoi, Quang Phu Cau village is famous for its century-old craft of making incense, with this attracting plenty of locals and foreigners over recent years.

VOV.VN - Canada-based magazine The Travel has revealed the nation’s 10 most scenic towns, besides the capital Hanoi.

VOV.VN - When the warm spring sunshine begins to lighten the streets of the capital, it is also the time when fresh flowers of Hoa Gao or bombax ceiba trees bloom brilliantly around Hanoi.

VOV.VN - A wide range of tourism events are set to be held in the southcentral province of Khanh Hoa ahead in the second quarter of the year as a means of further attracting tourists to Nha Trang city, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.

Outbound tours are preferred by Vietnamese travellers for the coming holidays starting on April 29, according to travel agents and tour operators.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Tourism Festival 2023 is set to get underway from March 23 to 26 in the city centre to introduce local attractive tourist destinations, products, and services to international visitors.

Visitors to Quy Nhon should try the fish noodle soup, a specialty that has contributed to the culinary culture of this coastal city.

Vietnam Airlines conducted the first regular flight from Beijing (China) to Hanoi on March 19 after a three-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued Decision No. 440/QD-BVHTTDL on Vietnam Tourism Marketing Strategy to 2030.

Vietnam has been officially added to the list of countries to which Chinese nationals can travel on outbound tours from March 15.

The annual conference of the Tourism Promoting Organisation for Asia Pacific Cities (TPO) for Vietnamese members took place in Vung Tau city, the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on March 17 under the theme “Green Convergence”.

VOV.VN - The first group of Chinese tourists in the post-COVID period arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on March 17, following the decision to include Vietnam in the list of countries to which Chinese group tours can be conducted, starting from March 15.

VOV.VN - A famtrip team comprising of 20 Indian travel firms and media agencies conducted a trip to the coastal city of Da Nang, Hoi An Ancient Town, and Hue city from March 14 to March 17 in order to survey popular tourist attractions in these localities.

VOV.VN - Approximately 700 Chinese tourists entered Vietnam through the border gate in the northern province of Quang Ninh on March 15 and March 16.

VOV.VN - The reopening of the cruise route between Bakhoi district in Guangxi of China and Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh will be the primary focus of an upcoming event being held in late March in Ha Long city, according to the Quang Ninh Department of Tourism.

VOV.VN - A delegation comprising of 23 travel agencies from Thua Thien-Hue province made a familiarization (FAM) trip to Malaysia from March 13 to March 16 in order to experience local tourist attractions and culture on offer in the Southeast Asian country.

VOV.VN - Quang Ninh Museum has become an unmissable tourist attraction in Ha Long City of northern Quang Ninh province thanks to its rich cultural values coupled with a unique architecture for youngsters to enjoy.

VOV.VN - The first group of Chinese tourists arrived in Hanoi on March 16, marking the return of Chinese travelers to the capital after a three-year hiatus caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese low-cost airline VietJet Air is expected to open an air route linking Vietnam and the Australian state of Queensland in June 2023, with an initial frequency of two flights a week.

VOV.VN - The Japan National Tourism Organisation in Vietnam (JNTO) said on March 15 that the number of Vietnamese travelers visiting Japan hit a record high of 55,800 in February, far exceeding the figure recorded in the pre-pandemic period.

VOV.VN - Da Nang, a tourist hotspot in central Vietnam, is hastening to relaunch direct air routes between it and Chinese localities to welcome the return of Chinese holidaymakers.