The restructuring of the tourism sector should be conducted in a synchronous manner across all related sectors like transport, trade, services and customs, delegates said at a workshop in Hanoi on December 22.

 Sa Pa winter festival 2017 will be organised in Sa Pa town, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from December 23 with myriads of splendid activities.

 Travellers to the Mekong Delta should visit Tra Su cajuput forest in An Giang Province to enjoy its beautiful landscapes and serenity.

 Mu Cang Chai District, home to breathtaking terraced rice fields in the northern mountain province of Yen Bai, has recently been voted among the 19 most visit-worthy destinations around the world by readers of US travel site Insider.

 The US National Geographic Traveller magazine has revealed the list of the best destinations for winter trips, including Vietnam.

 A range of activities have been carried out by Vietnam tourism sector and other related authorities to realise the single ASEAN visa policy.

Nghi Son - an island commune on Bien Son Island in Tinh Gia district, Thanh Hoa province. Apart from potential for sea-based economic development, it also boasts strengths for tourism development.

  The Vimo Technology Joint Stock Company (Vimo.vn) and Southern Airport Services Joint Stock Company (SASCO) on Tuesday signed a co-operation agreement on launching electronic payment services for Asian tourists when travelling into Viet Nam.

 Amadeus, a provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry, said its latest research found that 71 per cent of Vietnamese travellers are open to sharing their data with travel providers for a more personalised experience.

 The south central Khanh Hoa province’s Department of Tourism announced on December 20 that the number of foreign arrivals to Nha Trang city until the end of November has increased by over 170% to 1.8 million people against the same period last year.

 Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has come in second in a list of the “Top experiences in Vietnam”, according to Lonely Planet, a renowned travel publication.

 Fascinating performances by artists from different countries will highlight Hue Festival 2018, which will take place from April 27 to May 2 in Hue city, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

VietNamNet Bridge - Two resorts invested by real estate giant Sun Group were presented with top prizes at the 24th World Travel Awards (WTA) 2017 ceremony, held in Phu Quoc Island on December 10.

 The underground military operation bunker where the Vietnamese government worked during the American War in Thang Long Imperial Citadel has been opened to visitors for the first time.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Following HCM City’s lead, Hanoi authorities are installing fences along sidewalks in a pilot programme to prevent vehicles from encroaching them.

 Some cumbersome regulations for visa exemptions are believed to be hindering efforts to attract more foreign tourists to Viet Nam.

 US travel site Insider calls town in northern Yen Bai province "a hidden gem" for its terraced rice fields.

 Representatives from local authorities in the northwestern, central agencies on tourism and travel enterprises gathered at a workshop in Lao Cai on December 16 to discuss measures for strengthening linkage to promote and develop tourism products.

 The National Tourism Year 2017 Lao Cai-Tay Bac rounded off with a ceremony held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai on December 16.

 Chuong (Bell) pagoda in Nhan Duc village, Hung Yen province, guards a number of precious historical relics. It is part of the Pho Hien Special National Relic Site.