Vietnam witnessed an significant increase in the number of international tourist arrivals by sea in the first quarter of 2023, showing that cruise tourism has great potential for further development in the Southeast Asian nation. Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam witnessed an significant increase in the number of international tourist arrivals by sea in the first quarter […]
Vietnam’s capital Hanoi ranked fourth on a list of 10 cheapest destinations for backpackers thanks to low prices for hostels and public transportation, according to U.K. retail company Cotswold Outdoor. The company selected the most desirable destinations for backpackers around the world based on average costs, crime rates, mobile Internet speeds, and the availability of […]
The tourism industry has called on the government to run promotional campaigns and streamline Vietnam e-visa issuance to attract foreign tourists while waiting for key amendments to visa policies. The government has submitted proposals to the National Assembly to increase the visa period from the current 30 days to three months and triple the duration of visa-free […]
The government’s proposal to ease via restrictions will create “a strong boost” for the tourism industry and the entire economy if approved by the National Assembly next May, according to tourism insiders. The government said it would propose to the National Assembly, Vietnam’s highest legislative body, that it extend the duration of e-visas granted to foreigners […]
Once you’ve stepped ashore on any of the Con Dao Islands you’d be hard pushed to imagine that this stunning, secluded island paradise could have once been hell on earth. Con Dao Islands are one of the star attractions in Vietnam. Long the Devil’s Island of Indochina, the preserve of political prisoners and undesirables, this […]
Online travel booking site Agoda has listed Ninh Binh, where the Hollywood movie “Kong: Skull Island” was filmed in 2016, one of 10 cheapest destinations for this year’s Easter holiday. “Located just an hour from Hanoi, its towering peaks, tranquil waterways, giant temples, and storied pagodas have captivated all who venture there,” Agoda says. Rising […]
The government announced it will propose the National Assembly to prolong the duration of e-visas granted to foreigners entering Vietnam from 30 days to a maximum of three months to boost tourism recovery. The Vietnam e-visa will be valid for single-entry or multiple entries, the Government Office said in a statement. The government also mulls […]
The government has sought the National Assembly’s approval to triple the duration of visa-free stays to 45 days for visitors from certain countries to foster the post-Covid recovery. A 45-day stay would give foreigners more time to explore Vietnam and seek business opportunities, thus facilitating tourism and socio-economic recovery, it said as cited by the […]
Vietnam is one of the five most popular tourist destinations for American tourists this summer along with Japan, New Zealand, France, and Italy, U.S. travel booking site Expedia said. “Cities like Hanoi have seen a search and booking rate increase of up to 298%, Da Nang 439%, and Ho Chi Minh City 219%,” Expedia says. […]
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