Sale of train tickets on North-South route launched to serve upcoming holiday

The Saigon Railway Transport JSC announced on July 24 that it has opened ticket sales for trains on the Thong Nhat (North-South) route in a bid to meet increasing travel demand of passengers during the upcoming National Day (September 2) holiday.

Travel companies in Hanoi look to benefit from new e-visa rule

Local travel companies in Hanoi are working to explore the opportunities in the year-end period in the expectation that the e-visa stay extension will boost tourist arrivals to the city.

Foreign travelers plan long holidays in Vietnam with new visa policy

The number of foreign visitors seeking accommodation in Vietnam for a long holiday has increased significantly, although the updated Vietnamese visa policy will not take effect until August 15.

Tuyen Lam to become Vietnam's first UNESCO-recognised outstanding Asia-Pacific tourism area

The Tuyen Lam Lake National Tourism Area in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has met all UNESCO criteria to become an outstanding tourism area in Asia-Pacific, stated a notification from the President of the Vietnam Federation of UNESCO Associations.

Increasing the frequency of Van Don - HCM city flights

Responding the traveling demands on the peak season, Vietjet will offer an additional flight from Van Don (Quang Ninh Province) to Ho Chi Minh city on every Monday from July 24.

Risks to European tourism industry

The prolonged heat wave sweeping across Europe is upsetting lives and creating serious health hazards. Experts warn that if the extreme weather phenomena continue, the European tourism industry will face many challenges as tourists gradually change their travel habits.

Community tourism associated with new rural construction in Thai Nguyen Province

(TITC) - Thai Nguyen Province (Northern Vietnam) encourages the development of community-based tourism associated with the production and consumption of agricultural and rural products and new rural construction.

'New coat' to be given to Da Nang park

At its recent 12th session in its 10th tenure for the 2021 - 2026 term, the Da Nang People’s Council agreed to provide more than VND 673 billion of funding for upgrading and embellishing the March 29 Park, aiming to meet the needs for relaxation and entertainment of locals and tourists.

Constantly renewing tourism products in Thua Thien Hue

Promoting the potential and unique identity of each locality to build tourism products is a right direction. However, in the context of great challenges, a movement is required for tourist destinations to survive and develop, which need to change their approaches and perspectives in term of development so as to attract visitors.

First private art museum set up in HCMC

The first private art museum was set up in Ho Chi Minh City to display a family’s collection of Vietnamese paintings through the years.