Da Nang welcomes first group of tourists after over two months

The Department of Tourism in central Da Nang city held a ceremony on October 4 to welcome the first group of domestic tourists after more than two months all tourism activities in the city were suspended to help fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ha Noi: Hoan Kiem lake pedestrian space bustling with Dragon Dance Festival

Dragon Dance Festival has become a traditional cultural event in Hanoi and attracts thousands of residents and tourists

Family-friendly group tours warm up tourism market in Vietnam

Rise in family-friendly group tours has warmed up tourism market in Vietnam; travel firms prioritized all sorts of family trips and planned to welcome foreign arrivals, too.

Free stay permit waivers extended until October 31

Foreigners who entered Vietnam from March 1, 2020 can have their temporary stay permits automatically extended for another month until October 31, the Immigration Department announced on September 30.

Central city approves biodiversity conservation Master Plan

The central city’s people's committee has approved the Master Plan on biodiversity conservation in 2030 in line with long-term socio-economic and sustainable development goals.

Vietnam among best holiday destinations for 2021: CNTraveller

Vietnam’s effective control of Covid-19 has impressed prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler (CNTraveler), as in its latest US and UK publications, the magazine has listed the Southeast Asian country as among the best holiday destinations after the pandemic ends and for 2021.

Winners of photo and clip-making contests on Vietnam’s tourism announced

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) on September 24 announced the winners of photo and clip-making contests on Vietnam’s tourism industry, launched by the VNAT as part of the events marking the 60th anniversary of the country’s hospitality sector.

Circus and traditional arts to be combined on stage for the first time

Viet Nam’s first theatrical work made up of circus and cai luong (reformed arts) – Cay Gay Than (The Magic Stick) – has recently been launched in Ha Noi.

Vietnam’s domestic aviation industry gradually recovering

Vietnamese carriers have almost completely recovered their domestic flights, gradually re-opened as well as increased flights frequency on routes connecting Hanoi and Vinh, Quy Nhon, Da Nang, Tuy Hoa, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Pleiku and on the Ho Chi Minh City- Da Nang route.

Vietnamese train ride listed among world’s top 10 train journeys

The train line linking Hanoi and Da Nang, operated by Vietnam’s Reunification Express, has recently been listed among the 10 best train journeys in the world by the Conde Nast Traveller – a prestigious travel magazine.