Aviation, tourism ready for return of Chinese tour groups

Patrice Evra tries cha ruoi (ragworm omelet) at a street-side stall in Hanoi, September 4 2022. Photo courtesy of his Instagram

Former Man Utd defender visits Ha Long, Hanoi

Vietnam Airlines to recommence 5 China services as tourism recovers

Tourist numbers down in south during long holiday weekend

Vietnam to get 22 million tourists in 2026: Fitch

Vietnam is expected to receive 22 million foreign visitors in 2026 and see tourism revenues grow by 25 percent from pre-pandemic levels to US$13.2 billion, Fitch Solutions forecast. ...

Unique dishes to try in Nha Trang

Mango roll-ups, beef jerky salad, iced tofu pudding and steamed rice papers are dishes that attract visitors to central beach town Nha Trang. ...

WorldKings recognizes 6 more culinary records from Vietnam

World Records Union (WorldKings) has acknowledged six world culinary records set by Vietnam for 2022, with street food, sticky rice and sweet soups gaining global recognition. ...

Vietnam culinary triumvirate among Asia’s best street foods: CNN

Vietnam has three representatives in a CNN listing of 50 "much-loved street foods in Asia": banh mi, iced coffee and pho. ...

Two Vietnam resorts win at International Travel Awards

A resort in Hanoi and another in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau have been named winners in different categories of the 2022 International Travel Awards. ...

Vietnam tour guides cash in as summer travel booms

Tour guides specializing in serving domestic tourists have been enjoying a lucrative summer after losing more than two years of work to the Covid pandemic. ...

Thailand to extend visa-free stay for tourists to 45 days

The Thai government has increased the period of visa-free stay for tourists from over 50 countries including Vietnam from 30 days to 45. ...

Tan Son Nhat among airports with lowest flight cancellation rates

Vietnam's Tan Son Nhat is one of eight international airports with the lowest flight cancellation rates this summer at less than 0.3 percent, according to FlightAware. ...

Hanoi among best places to visit this fall: CNN

Hanoi has been listed among 12 best places in the world to go for fall by American news channel CNN, as it gets drier and cooler after the monsoon season. ...

Hotel industry to grow by $2 bln by 2026: US market research firm

The Vietnamese hospitality market will grow by US$2.12 billion from 2021-2026, U.S. market research and advisory company Technavio has forecast. ...

Fire engulfs UNESCO-recognized Hue imperial academy

A fire erupted at an ancient building inside Hue Imperial Academy, burning down many wartime artifacts inside. ...

Tourism industry insiders urge govt to ease visa requirements

Tourism industry insiders called on the government to expand the list of countries qualified for visa waivers and prolong visa-free stays to 30 days to lure more visitors to Vietnam. ...